Establishing credit for your small business is a critical step that can have a significant impact on its long-term success and sustainability. Similar to how personal credit scores affect an individual’s ability to secure loans and favorable interest rates, a business’s credit profile is crucial in determining its financial health and growth potential. A strong… [Read More]
Exploring Alternative Financing for Small Businesses
In today’s ever-changing economic environment, small businesses often face challenges in obtaining the necessary funding to support their growth and sustain operations. Traditional funding sources like bank loans can be difficult to access due to strict credit requirements and lengthy approval processes. This is where alternative financing becomes crucial for small enterprises, offering a lifeline… [Read More]
Addressing Gender-Based Violence: A Call to Action from Civil Society
In a significant event held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, UN Women Bangladesh showcased the achievements of the Combatting Gender-Based Violence (CGBV) project, funded by the Canadian government. The project has made strides in preventing violence against women (VAW) through innovative strategies and community engagement, highlighting the urgent need for collective action against gender-based… [Read More]
Empowering Change: The Role of Economics Civil Society Organisations in Namibia
In Namibia, civil society organisations (CSOs) play a crucial role in shaping economic policies and advocating for the rights of citizens. These organisations work tirelessly to address economic disparities, promote sustainable development, and ensure that the voices of the marginalized are heard. With a growing number of CSOs dedicated to economic issues, Namibia is witnessing… [Read More]
Entries open for Estonian Cultural Foundation Essay Competition
The Estonian Cultural Capital is hosting an essay contest titled “The Next 100 Years of Estonian Culture” and is seeking submissions that reflect the author’s views on Estonian culture, the Cultural Capital, or cultural policy. Participants are encouraged to explore where Estonian culture stands currently, how it can progress, and how to shape its future…. [Read More]
Nominations open for Farm Foundation Cultivators Program (US)
The Cultivators Program by the Farm Foundation is inviting applications to support the development of future leaders in the agricultural industry. This program selects up to eight university students to attend each Farm Foundation Round Table meeting, where they interact with industry experts. Cultivators, who can be undergraduate or graduate students, are chosen from a… [Read More]
Ground Zero Performing Arts Residency Program (Australia)
The deadline for applications is December 16, 2024. The Brand X is seeking applications from disabled individuals or groups in Sydney, including those who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, neurodivergent, and those with complex abilities, for their performing arts residency program called Ground Zero. The program aims to support artists in various performance disciplines such… [Read More]
Open Call: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Georgia)
The United States Embassy in Georgia is inviting applications for the Global Undergraduate Exchange (Global UGRAD) Program, with a deadline of December 15, 2024. The program is a fully funded academic and cultural exchange initiative designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and promote global connections. Students from over 60 countries have the opportunity to study for… [Read More]
Submit Applications for Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Kazakhstan)
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers a scholarship to student leaders for a semester of academic study at a U.S. college or university. This program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the United States and improve their leadership skills through coursework, community… [Read More]
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2025-26 (Tajikistan)
The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan has announced the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, a fully funded scholarship opportunity for one semester of non-degree academic study at a designated U.S. college or university. Participants of the Global UGRAD program, who are typically community leaders striving to create positive change, will delve into U.S. society, culture, and academics…. [Read More]
Applications open for UGRAD Global Program (Kosovo)
The U.S. Embassy in Kosovo has introduced the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) with a deadline of 15th December 2024. This program offers a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university to emerging student leaders. The goal of the program is to help participants gain a better… [Read More]
Entries open for Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Montenegro)
The U.S. Embassy in Montenegro has set a deadline of December 15, 2024, for applications to the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. This program offers a scholarship for one semester of non-degree, undergraduate academic study at a U.S. college or university to a diverse group of emerging student leaders. The program aims to expand participants’ knowledge… [Read More]
UGRAD Global Exchange Program (Mongolia)
The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia is currently receiving applications for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program deadline on December 15, 2024. This program, managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, offers a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university for emerging… [Read More]
Ambassador for A Day 2024 (Philippines)
The deadline for the opportunity to shadow the British Ambassador to the Philippines and experience the day-to-day work of an Ambassador is 11 November 2024. This competition is open to female students in the Philippines aged 14 to 17, who are fluent in Filipino and English, and enrolled for the 2024/2025 academic year. The selected… [Read More]
Hangar Artistic Research Grant Program (Spain)
Deadline: Applications are due by 15th November 2024. The Hangar, a center dedicated to artistic production and research, in partnership with Fundación Banco Sabadell, is inviting applications for a grant to support the development of artistic research projects. The grant is open to artists and researchers from any discipline within the cultural landscape of Spain… [Read More]
Request for Applications: Emerging Research Grant Program (United States)
The Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) has set a deadline of February 27, 2025, for applications in its Emerging Research Grants Program. This program is aimed at supporting researchers, particularly those in the early stages of their careers, who are focusing on areas such as hearing loss, hearing restoration, and related conditions. Senior investigators can also… [Read More]
Open Call: Research Grants for Early Career Scholars (US)
The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is seeking to support early career scholars whose research focuses on how inequality impacts economic growth and is relevant to policy. They are particularly interested in scholars who can engage with nonacademic audiences and promote diversity in the economics profession and social sciences. The organization emphasizes the importance of… [Read More]
Entries open for IDEAS Grant Competition (United States)
The U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS Program has launched the 2025 IDEAS grant competition, aimed at supporting U.S. colleges and universities in expanding their study abroad programs to align with U.S. foreign policy objectives. The program, funded by the U.S. Government and implemented in collaboration with World Learning, seeks to enhance American student mobility, foster… [Read More]
CFAs: INTBAU Grassroots Grants Programme
The INTBAU Grassroots Grants Programme, with a deadline of January 19, 2025, offers funding for projects that explore innovative ideas grounded in local responses to climate and context. The program focuses on various areas such as adapting vernacular housing to changing climates, analyzing traditional building materials, promoting the use of natural materials, supporting research dissemination… [Read More]
CCS/UHN Research Grants on Neurofibromatosis and Cancer: Probing the Links
The Canadian Cancer Society and the University Health Network, with support from the Toronto Elisabeth Raab Accelerator of Science to End Neurofibromatosis, have teamed up to provide funding for research projects investigating the connection between neurofibromatosis type 1 and cancer. This initiative focuses on Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a hereditary disease caused by alterations in… [Read More]
Arts Alive Grants: Westchester & Rockland Counties (US)
ArtsWestchester has announced the deadline for its Arts Alive Grants 2025 as December 11, 2024. These grants aim to support a wide range of arts activities for the diverse population in the region, ensuring access to the arts for all residents. The funding priorities for this cycle include artistic excellence, community impact, managerial oversight, and… [Read More]
Call for Applications: Heritage Building Grants Program (Australia)
The Sutherland Shire Council has announced the launch of the annual Heritage Building Grants Program, which aims to support and preserve the heritage of the area. The program offers grants drawn from a total pool of $30,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis to successful applicants who own heritage-listed properties. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including… [Read More]
Heritage Publication Grant Program (Australia)
The Sutherland Shire Council is currently accepting applications for its Heritage Publication Grant Program, with a deadline of 30 November 2024. This program aims to support the publication of works that pertain to the history and development of the Sutherland Shire. The council is particularly interested in promoting publications that focus on the area defined… [Read More]
