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Microsoft awards $20K grants to 25 Seattle-area nonprofits amid state budget crunch and tax debate

Microsoft awarded $20,000 grants to 25 King County nonprofits, chosen from 813 applicants, in the first round of its new $1 million Community-First Grants program.

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Microsoft awarded $20,000 grants to 25 King County nonprofits, chosen from 813 applicants, in the first round of its new $1 million Community-First Grants program. Microsoft President Brad Smith said the state government is the largest funder of Washington nonprofits, as the company argues that state taxes are hurting the business climate.

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