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The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a $2 million funding package aimed at addressing key social challenges across Worcester County, including affordable housing, childcare, food security, immigrant support, maternal health, and education. The one-time investment represents a 50% increase in the foundation’s annual discretionary grantmaking. It includes $1.05 million in… [Read More]

A two-day workshop held on 27–28 May in Sarajevo explored how arts-based approaches can support local peacebuilding in conflict-affected contexts, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and institutions working at the intersection of art, education, and peace studies. The event included presentations, discussions, and co-creation sessions focused on how creative methods—such as theatre, photography, storytelling, and visual… [Read More]

Swale — June 3, 2026 — Local groups and organisations in Swale can now apply for funding through the Swale Borough Council Member Grant Scheme, with £47,000 available to support small-scale community projects. Each of Swale’s 47 councillors has £1,000 to allocate to projects that benefit residents in areas such as culture, sport, recreation, health, environment, heritage,… [Read More]

Jakarta — June 4, 2026 — Indonesia is taking important steps to improve access to age-appropriate medicines for children, following a national inception workshop convened by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization’s Global Accelerator for Paediatric Formulation (GAP-f) initiative. The workshop, held in March, brought together around 40 participants from government agencies, universities, hospitals,… [Read More]

A high-level dialogue at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings has highlighted 15 years of collaboration between the African Development Bank Group and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), focusing on scaling up climate finance and strengthening Africa’s role ahead of COP32. The event brought together governments, multilateral institutions, climate funds, the private sector,… [Read More]

Huron, S.D. — June 3, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced more than $8.6 million invested in Native American homeownership initiatives across South Dakota, expanding access to affordable housing on Tribal lands. During a ceremony in Huron, State Director Lorraine Polak confirmed that Lakota Funds has signed loan closing documents to… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $125 million equity investment in the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to strengthen its capacity to provide political risk and credit insurance across Africa, supporting both foreign direct investment and intra-African trade. The decision, approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on May 22 and… [Read More]

Wingman Growth Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm focused on software, data, and financial technology companies, has closed its first fund at its $215 million hard cap after raising capital in less than a year. The fund, Wingman Growth Partners Fund I, exceeded its original $150 million target by more than 40% and attracted a mix… [Read More]

Newly obtained state records in Indiana have raised questions about financial decisions inside the office of Secretary of State Diego Morales, including a $90,000 payment from a victim restitution fund to a private contractor linked to political donations, along with nearly half a million dollars in staff salary increases. According to records reviewed by the… [Read More]

Franklin Templeton has expanded the reach of its tokenized money market fund BENJI by integrating it with MoonPay Trade, enabling institutional users to move more seamlessly between traditional stablecoins and tokenized assets. Through the partnership, holders of BENJI will be able to swap the tokenized fund into stablecoins such as USDC and USDT, and use… [Read More]

The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) is calling for a major expansion of its statutory funding and legal framework as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system in response to rising cases of kidnapping, terrorism, and other violent crimes. The proposal was presented during a public hearing in Abuja organised by the Senate… [Read More]

Ballylone — June 3, 2026 — DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced a £2 million investment into the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF), strengthening support for rural and voluntary organisations across the region. During a visit to the Ballylone Rural Development Association, which received £40,000 for building upgrades including improved accessibility and a new kitchen, Muir… [Read More]

Federal infrastructure funding in the United States is facing renewed uncertainty as the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) approaches the end of its current authorization period, raising concerns over the future of road and bridge investment nationwide. The issue comes as the five-year Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding window nears expiration at the end… [Read More]

The Philippines could eliminate poverty and transition into a predominantly middle-class society by 2040, but only if it implements urgent and comprehensive economic and social reforms, according to a new World Bank report. The report, Building the Filipino Middle Class: Towards Resilient Futures and Poverty Eradication, highlights significant progress in recent years, noting that the… [Read More]

Maryborough — June 4, 2026 — The Central Goldfields Shire Council has announced that applications for the 2026–2027 Community Grants Program will open on Wednesday, July 1, offering a total of $30,000 in funding to support local projects. Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 will be available for community-based organisations to deliver activities, programs, small events, equipment,… [Read More]

The World Bank Group has approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Tajikistan covering fiscal years 2026 to 2032, aimed at accelerating economic transformation, strengthening resilience, and promoting private sector-led growth that creates jobs. The new framework aligns with Tajikistan’s National Development Strategy 2030 and brings together the resources and expertise of the International… [Read More]

More than 160 young people from across Chile gathered for the Chile 2026 Youth Summit: Jobs of the Future to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of work in a rapidly changing economy. Organized by the World Bank Group in collaboration with the Federation of Chilean Industry (SOFOFA), the Pontifical Catholic University of… [Read More]

Charities supporting young people facing barriers to employment, education, and training can now apply for a share of a £150,000 funding programme launched by the Persimmon Charitable Foundation. The foundation has opened its second funding round of 2026, focusing on initiatives that help individuals aged 14 to 25 improve employability, develop skills, and access opportunities… [Read More]

The Rockefeller Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Just Transitions Incubator (JUTI) to strengthen and expand Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW), a leading platform for locally driven climate action in Southeast Asia. The funding will support the creation of a multi-stakeholder coalition responsible for organizing Bangkok Climate Action Week in 2026 and 2027…. [Read More]

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed up to $10 million to Highland Central Asia Fund II, a move aimed at increasing access to long-term financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. The investment is expected to support private sector growth, job creation, and the development of the private… [Read More]

Community leaders and local stakeholders in Sandown have met with representatives from the Lloyds Bank Foundation to explore future funding opportunities aimed at addressing long-term social and economic challenges in the town. The meeting, organized by Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson, brought together local business leaders, community organizations, elected representatives, and public sector… [Read More]

Seven charities across Scotland are set to benefit from a share of more than £1.2 million in funding from the Scottish Power Foundation, supporting projects focused on community development, education, climate action, cultural heritage, and social wellbeing. The funding package will help charitable organizations expand their services, reach wider audiences, and strengthen support for communities… [Read More]

Clark Township has secured funding through New Jersey’s Clean Communities Grant Program to strengthen local environmental initiatives, including litter removal, recycling efforts, and community cleanup activities. The township was awarded $36,766.73 in the initial grant allocation, with additional funding expected to increase the total award to approximately $72,000. The funding is part of New Jersey’s… [Read More]