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Top US CEOs come together to help India’s fight against Covid-19
Top US CEOs come together to help India’s fight against Covid-19
The CEOs of at least 40 top US companies have formed a global task force to help India tackle the Covid-19 crisis in the country. The task force will help the country by supply key medical supplies including oxygen concentrators.
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UPDATED: April 27, 2021 12:29 IST
On Tuesday, India reported over 3.2 lakh cases and 2,771 deaths. (Photo: PTI/Representational image)
At least 40 US company CEOs have come together to help India as the country faces a crisis situation due to rising Covid-19 cases and deaths. The CEOS of these companies have created a global task force to mobilise resources to help India tackle the deadly Covid-19 wave that has overwhelmed the country’s healthcare system.
The Falmouth Economic Development & Industrial Corporation is continuing to accept applications for the Micro-Enterprise Grant Assistance Program from small business owners who have experienced business losses due to COVID-19.
The deadline for applications, which are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis, has been extended to Friday, April 30.
The funding is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development for the Community Development Block Grant Program and allows for grants of up to $10,000 to support low- to moderate-income small business owners in Falmouth who have been impacted negatively by COVID-19 business interruptions, according to the EDIC website.
All business owners who qualify are encouraged to apply and can schedule a telephone or Zoom conference for assistance at info@FalmouthEDIC.org. Assistance is also available for those who need to file a paper application.
Foundation to support 2,000 entrepreneurs hit by COVID-19
Nike Popoola
Published 12 March 2021
FATE Foundation said it has launched a new programme with Youth Business International to support 2,000 young entrepreneurs hit by the economic impact of COVID-19
It said this in a statement on Thursday titled ‘Fate Foundation launches new programme with youth business international, to support young entrepreneurs hit by the economic impact of COVID-19’.
Funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation, it stated, the project was part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, a global initiative to tackle inequality.
“FATE Foundation aims to support 2,000 young entrepreneurs whose micro and small businesses have been especially hard-hit by COVID-19,” It stated.