Sentences with phrase «contribute to fund infrastructure»

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The family hasn't just slapped their name on the front door, either — in 2005, Sobeys Inc., Empire Company Limited and The Sobey Foundation contributed $ 2 million to fund undergraduate scholarships for students enrolled at the School of Business and pay for infrastructure developments.

At Clif Bar, the company is tackling the yield gap by investing in plant breeding, contributing to an agriculture fund that helps provide technical assistance to educate growers and investing in infrastructure that will help reduce the distance that organic producers must transport their crops from the farm gate to the aggregator or processor, which is a significantly longer distance than for most conventional producers, Dillion said.

Specifically, advocates called for the city and state to each contribute $ 100 million annually over 10 years to support NYCHA, with all state funds earmarked for infrastructure improvements.

At 11:45 a.m., Assemblywoman Monica Wallace and Sen. Tim Kennedy will be joined by Cheektowaga officials to announce millions in state funding for aging sewer infrastructure that contributes to Scajaquada Creek pollution, intersection of Alpine Place and Herbert Avenue, Cheektowaga.

Instead of encouraging the brain drain, top world academics, funders, and researchers should collaborate to build scientific infrastructure in the less resilient regions not only to improve their self - ability to conduct, access, and use the best science but also to ensure that they can contribute to global scientific debates while developing local solutions with cost - effective, participatory, and sustainable strategies (including the reconnaissance and use of indigenous knowledge in some cases).

We need a global research system, in which every country, developed or developing, must contribute to a central fund that seeks to establish research infrastructure across the globe.

Whereas landmark scientific discoveries, the launch of major funding programmes or the opening of world - class infrastructure stand out in the minds of most and are rightly recognised, the hard work of inspired individuals contributing over a long period of time to building truly transformative STI landscapes may be less apparent.

The federal government contributed restoration funding, primarily toward infrastructure improvements; Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy - organized philanthropy funded the «post to park» conversion effort; and Bay Area Discovery Museum contributions expanded and improved this popular and renowned facility (located adjacent to Cavallo Point Lodge).

Should you wish to contribute to the local people you are more than welcome to contribute to our village fund that assists locals with medical issues, sponsoring the school project and providing sanitary infrastructure for the well being of the whole village community.

With the late - summer ice edge located farther north than it used to be, storms produce larger waves and more coastal erosion.5 An additional contributing factor is that coastal bluffs that were «cemented» by ice - rich permafrost are beginning to thaw in response to warmer air and ocean waters, and are therefore more vulnerable to erosion.22 Standard defensive adaptation strategies to protect coastal communities from erosion, such as use of rock walls, sandbags, and riprap, have been largely unsuccessful.23 Several coastal communities are seeking to relocate to escape erosion that threatens infrastructure and services but, because of high costs and policy constraints on use of federal funds for community relocation, only one Alaskan village has begun to relocate (see also Ch.

Commonwealth, state, territory and local government agencies work with Indigenous communities to provide safe, healthy and sustainable housing for Indigenous people.66 The Commonwealth provides substantial support to Indig enous housing remote areas through the Aboriginal Renting Housing Program (ARHP); 67 Community Housing and Infrastructure Program (CHIP); and the National Aboriginal Health Strategy (NAHs).68 In addition, state and territory governments also contribute funding for Indigenous housing.

Government can contribute to this process by providing adequate funding, infrastructure and staff resources.