NBC Owned Stations, NBCUniversal to Grant $1.2 Million to Nonprofits

The NBCUniversal Foundation and NBC Owned Television Stations will provide $1.2 million in grants to the top nonprofit organizations in NBC's owned station markets. The initiative, called 21st Century Solutions, "will enable nonprofits implementing new and innovative programs to compete for funding in the ten local communities served by the NBC owned stations." Likely recipients will be nonprofits in arts and media, civic engagement, employment and education, among other categories. Applications must be received by Aug. 15 and winners will be announced this fall.