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Calling all creatives: The Louisiana Division of the Arts is opening applications May 5 for its FY2025-2026 Louisiana Project Grant, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. Offered in partnership with the state’s nine regional arts councils, the grant supports innovative community-based projects across the state. The deadline to apply is June 27 and grant amounts range from $2,500 to $7,500. The Division of Arts is encouraging projects centered around Culinary Arts to apply for the grant. Read for more information.
Poised for opportunity: Stores selling secondhand clothes, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from President Donald Trump’s trade war, according to industry experts. Such price hikes may drive cost-conscious shoppers to online resale sites, consignment boutiques and thrift stores in search of bargains or a way to turn their wardrobes into cash. Used items cost less than their new equivalents and only would be subject to tariffs if they come from outside the country. Read more from The Associated Press.
Stocks take a tumble: U.S. stocks tumbled on Monday as President Donald Trump stepped up his criticism of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 Index fell 3.2% at 1:38 p.m. in New York on trading volume that was 33% below its 20-day average at this time of the day. The Nasdaq 100 Index declined 3.4%. Read more from Bloomberg. A subscription may be required.
