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The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched its second funding round, offering £150,000 to support UK-based charities working to improve employment opportunities for young people, particularly those facing barriers such as economic hardship or being not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The funding programme focuses on projects that support employability for young people aged 14… [Read More]

A major £15 million funding package has been announced in Edinburgh through the Regenerative Futures Fund, supporting community-led organisations working to address poverty, racism, and climate inequality across the city. The fund will provide long-term support to eleven organisations and collaborative partnerships, with each receiving up to £1 million over ten years. The initiative is… [Read More]

The Costa Foundation, the charitable arm of Costa Coffee, has announced its first-ever UK funding initiative, investing £50,000 to support education and employability projects for young people facing barriers to work due to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding will support two specialist schools in Hampshire and Kent, marking a significant expansion of… [Read More]

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation has officially opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations operating in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois. The program supports local initiatives focused on strengthening communities through targeted financial assistance. The foundation’s grant program is designed to support projects in three main areas: education, social welfare,… [Read More]

A major $45.4 million federal grant has been approved to support a large-scale school infrastructure project serving families connected to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The funding will help transform Manzanita Public Charter School through extensive construction and modernization efforts aimed at improving educational facilities for students and military families. The grant is part… [Read More]

The Government of Canada has launched a new call for proposals under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), inviting community organizations to apply for funding to support projects that improve the wellbeing, inclusion, and social participation of seniors across the country. Announced by Employment and Social Development Canada in Gatineau, Québec on June 2,… [Read More]

Warwickshire County Council has awarded more than £25,000 in funding to 27 community organisations to support local initiatives aimed at improving access to healthy and affordable food across the county. The funding was distributed in April 2026 through the Kind Communities – Kind Food programme, which supports grassroots projects that strengthen community wellbeing. Each participating… [Read More]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it is now accepting applications for $27.7 million in grants through the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program. The funding is designed to support rural economic growth, business development, and job creation across eligible communities in the United States. The program provides financial assistance for initiatives… [Read More]

The Highland Council has announced a new round of Community Regeneration Funding (CRF), supported by £3,886,450.43 allocated through the Scottish Government’s Highland Coastal Communities Funding programme. The initiative aims to support community-led projects that improve local infrastructure, strengthen economies, and enhance quality of life across the Highlands. The funding forms part of a wider regeneration… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $1 million emergency grant to support Mozambique’s recovery efforts following severe flooding that impacted the country’s central and southern regions, particularly Maputo and Gaza provinces, in January 2026. The funding aims to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance and accelerate recovery operations in affected communities. The emergency relief package… [Read More]

The Shapiro Administration has announced more than $7.4 million in funding to support critical water and sewage infrastructure upgrades across seven counties in Pennsylvania. The investment is being delivered through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and is aimed at improving public health, safety, and essential municipal services. The funding totals $7,488,181 and will… [Read More]

The Government of Canada and the Government of Québec have announced a major new infrastructure partnership aimed at strengthening communities across the province through nearly $10 billion in combined federal investment over the next decade. The initiative focuses on large-scale upgrades to housing, healthcare, public transit, and community infrastructure under national funding programs designed to… [Read More]

Dublin City Arts Office has announced the continuation of its Community Development Arts Grant for 2026, confirming that the scheme—previously run as a two-year pilot in 2024 and 2025—will now become a permanent funding programme supporting collaborative arts and community development projects across Dublin. The initiative invites applications from community development practitioners, groups, organisations, artists,… [Read More]

Ontario and the federal government have opened applications for a new Development Charge Reduction Program aimed at accelerating housing construction and lowering the cost of new homes. The initiative is part of a broader Canada–Ontario partnership valued at up to $8.8 billion over ten years, designed to support housing-enabling infrastructure and improve affordability across the… [Read More]

The State of Maryland has announced $73.3 million in funding to support statewide community revitalization and economic development projects, aiming to strengthen local economies and improve infrastructure in underserved communities. The investment, finalized for Fiscal Year 2027, will support 247 projects across Maryland through six State Revitalization Programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing… [Read More]

New Mexico has announced a $4.5 million investment to expand outdoor education and recreation opportunities for young people through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund, aiming to improve access to nature-based learning and promote healthier lifestyles. The funding comes in response to rising demand for outdoor youth programs, which exceeded available support by more than 90%… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €30 million investment in Czech-based Rohlik Group to support the expansion of its AI-powered automation platform, Veloq, strengthening Europe’s digital retail and logistics innovation ecosystem. The financing represents a top-up to an earlier €90 million investment made in 2024, bringing total EIB support for the company to… [Read More]

Papua New Guinea is set to significantly expand its drinking water infrastructure following a $25 million concessional financing agreement from EIB Global, the international development arm of the European Investment Bank. The project, supported by an additional €16.4 million contribution from the European Union under its Global Gateway investment strategy, aims to extend reliable potable… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has called on countries, cities, and regions to strengthen Heat–Health Action Plans (HHAPs) to better protect populations from the growing health risks posed by extreme heat. The guidance highlights that extreme heat is no longer a rare seasonal event but a persistent public health threat intensified… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced a major milestone in its digital agriculture efforts, with more than 1,000 initiatives now documented on its AgriTech Observatory platform across Europe and Central Asia. The update was shared during a regional webinar held in Budapest, where FAO highlighted how the Digital Public Good is helping governments,… [Read More]

The Irish government has launched a new €8.6 million initiative aimed at strengthening farm biosecurity and improving animal health across livestock enterprises nationwide. Announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon, the Biosecurity Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health (TASAH) Scheme 2026 will provide free veterinary advisory services to farmers to help… [Read More]

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has announced a new $150,000 grant initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between K–12 schools and local manufacturing industries across the state. The Skills in Sync Regional Partnership Pilot Program is designed to help schools, employers, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations develop or expand partnerships that connect… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Pharmaceutical Procurement Service (OECS-PPS) have taken a significant step toward improving access to essential medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. During a joint planning workshop held in Saint Lucia, health officials, procurement specialists, pharmacists, and technical experts from across the… [Read More]