A national nonprofit is teaming up with the state of Maryland to help fund programs that work to help younger boys and men around the state — with results that show this isn’t just good money chasing bad money that’s been already wasted.

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In fact, a prerequisite for a program to be awarded a grant is demonstrated success already.

Arnold Ventures, a national philanthropic group started by husband and wife John and Laura Arnold of Texas, announced the $20 million in matching grants on Tuesday morning.

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