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Governor Wes Moore has announced $43 million in new funding for community solar projects across Maryland, aimed at expanding access to affordable clean energy and reducing electricity costs for low-income households. The funding covers 69 new grants under the state’s Community Solar program, which enables residents who cannot install rooftop solar panels—such as renters or… [Read More]

The Rockefeller Foundation has announced that more than $450 million in public, private, and philanthropic commitments has been mobilized to support community development and economic opportunity across the United States through its “Big Bets for America” initiative. The announcement was made during the third convening of the program held in Cleveland, where over $350 million… [Read More]

The Ford Foundation has announced an estimated $4.8 million in funding through its JustFilms program to support documentary filmmakers and organizations addressing critical social justice issues around the world. The investment will fund 48 documentary projects and initiatives that use storytelling to promote awareness, dialogue, and social change. The announcement comes as JustFilms celebrates its… [Read More]

The world’s 65 largest banks increased their financing of fossil fuel companies to $906 billion in 2025, marking an 8% rise from the previous year, according to the latest Banking on Climate Chaos report. The increase highlights the continued importance of oil, natural gas, and coal in meeting global energy demand despite ongoing climate commitments…. [Read More]

Impetus has announced a £100,000 investment in Coach Core Foundation through its Skills Fund, marking the organization’s newest partnership aimed at improving employment opportunities for disadvantaged young people across the UK. Coach Core Foundation specializes in inclusive sports coaching apprenticeships designed for young people who face barriers to education, employment, and training. The program connects… [Read More]

Akron Community Foundation has announced more than $6.2 million in quarterly grants, including $671,500 dedicated to arts and culture initiatives across Summit County. The funding will support 57 organizations focused on expanding access to arts, education, music, dance, theater, and community engagement programs. The grants are part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the… [Read More]

Bucketlistt, a curated experiences marketplace focused on adventure, cultural, and spiritual tourism, has secured ₹1.07 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The startup was valued at ₹10.07 crore post-money and received backing from angel investors including Arvind Choudhar, Aenik Shah, Kartik Khatri, and Yash Mehta. Founded by Shubham Makhecha, Nitant Desai, and Divyam Shah, Bucketlistt… [Read More]

Nigeria’s federal government has disbursed approximately 700 billion naira ($514.2 million) to settle outstanding obligations owed to more than 1,240 local contractors across various ministries, departments, and agencies. According to the Ministry of Finance, about 436.6 billion naira of the total amount was paid in May 2026. The initiative is intended to ease financial pressures… [Read More]

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley has welcomed the publication of a new review highlighting the benefits of Government funding for parent and toddler groups. The Parent and Toddler Group grants support weekly meet-ups for hundreds of parents, guardians, grandparents, childminders and young children across Ireland. In 2024, almost 400 parent and toddler… [Read More]

Qatar Foundation and DAAM have signed a funding agreement to support the Rasekh initiative, a program designed to strengthen Arabic language, cultural identity, and values within international education while maintaining global academic standards. The agreement was announced during the Rasekh Strategic Forum in Doha, where the Rasekh Framework and Accreditation System were launched and the… [Read More]

Canadian medical technology company Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. has been selected to receive funding from the INOVAIT Pilot Fund to enhance the artificial intelligence capabilities of its flagship Claire™ imaging platform, a system designed to assist surgeons during breast cancer procedures. The project was one of only ten selected in the latest funding round… [Read More]

Countries around the world are facing increasingly difficult trade-offs between managing immediate crises and investing in long-term development goals, according to a new United Nations Development System report published on the UN Sustainable Development Group platform United Nations Sustainable Development Group. The report highlights growing financial and structural pressures on governments, including rising debt burdens,… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced more than $5.3 million in new investments through the Māori Development Fund to support Māori-owned enterprises, strengthen regional economies, and expand export opportunities across key primary industry sectors. Māori Development Minister Hon Tama Potaka Tama Potaka said the funding aligns with the Government’s broader “Going for Growth with Māori… [Read More]

Senegal has made early repayments totaling $100.94 million on two external debt obligations ahead of an upcoming mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The payments included €53.75 million ($62.14 million) on a bond due in 2037 and $38.8 million on another bond maturing in 2031. Both repayments were completed approximately ten days before their… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced a new initiative aimed at improving productivity and innovation in the forestry and wood processing sector through advanced technology and land use flexibility policies. Agriculture Minister Hon Todd McClay Todd McClay said the programme is designed to support higher-value production methods, reduce regulatory barriers, and strengthen long-term economic returns… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has unveiled a new Science Investment Plan aimed at reshaping how public research funding is directed to drive economic growth, innovation, and long-term national prosperity. The plan, announced by Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Hon Penny Simmonds Penny Simmonds, sets out a decade-long framework for aligning science funding with national priorities… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced a joint initiative with industry to accelerate the development and adoption of advanced agricultural technologies through the AgriZeroNZ programme, aiming to strengthen farm productivity, profitability, and global competitiveness. The programme, called the Early Adoption Accelerator, will deploy up to $51 million in existing Crown funding and match it with… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening mental health and leadership support for young people in rural communities, with a focus on the next generation of farmers. The programme is being delivered in partnership with the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest and supported by organizations such as New… [Read More]

The New Zealand Government has announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening leadership in the primary industries through the creation of the “Minister of Agriculture Future Leaders Scholarship,” according to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Hon Todd McClay Todd McClay. The programme will provide three scholarships each year to emerging farmers and rural professionals, supporting their… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization Pan American Health Organization has reported that health taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages across the Americas remain insufficient to meaningfully reduce harmful consumption and address rising rates of noncommunicable diseases. According to newly released PAHO reports, tax levels on alcoholic beverages and sugary drinks are generally below global averages,… [Read More]

Mauritania and the World Bank have agreed to expand the scope of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) by incorporating artificial intelligence infrastructure into the initiative. The agreement was reached during discussions between Mauritanian officials and a World Bank delegation specializing in digital transformation and AI development across Africa and other regions. The… [Read More]

China is preparing a massive state-backed investment plan worth around 2 trillion yuan (approximately $295 billion) to accelerate nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure development, according to a Bloomberg News report. The initiative focuses on building a unified network of data centers across the country to support high-performance computing for AI development. The effort is being coordinated… [Read More]

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) has announced plans to invest $1.28 billion in Egypt between 2026 and 2030 as part of its strategy to expand production capacity and strengthen its position in one of Africa’s most important consumer markets. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a new production line at the company’s Alexandria… [Read More]