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The World Bank Group has placed job creation at the center of its strategy, recognizing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as vital drivers of employment in emerging markets. However, a multi-trillion-dollar credit gap continues to constrain these firms, which are expected to absorb 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce over the next decade. Credit… [Read More]

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have entered into a new partnership with the Government of the Philippines to strengthen and expand the country’s Universal Health Care (UHC) programme. The collaboration is designed to improve access to primary healthcare services and enhance the sustainability of national… [Read More]

Accion, the global nonprofit focused on advancing financial inclusion, has launched its second venture fund, Accion Venture Lab Fund II, with a total of $61.6 million in committed capital. Now operating under the name Accion Ventures, the initiative aims to invest in early-stage fintech startups developing solutions for underserved populations across Africa, Asia, Latin America,… [Read More]

Indiegraf has announced a $5 million program-related investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, reinforcing its role as a leading technology provider for independent local journalism. The funding will accelerate Indiegraf’s mission to scale its Operating System to 500 communities, with a pledge to ensure that half of the supported newsrooms serve… [Read More]

CapitaLand Hope Foundation has launched the second edition of its Community Resilience Initiative (CCRI), committing up to S$4 million in funding to support vulnerable children and youth across Asia. The programme is designed to strengthen long-term resilience by investing in organisations working in education, skills development, and mental well-being across China, India, Singapore, and Vietnam…. [Read More]

The Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) is a government-backed initiative launched with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem by improving access to long-term venture capital. It is designed as a successor to the original Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0), with a stronger focus on deep-tech, innovation-led… [Read More]

The Bezos Earth Fund, founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced $34 million in new grants aimed at accelerating innovation in sustainable fabric and textile development. The initiative focuses on supporting scientific research that can create next-generation materials for the fashion industry with a significantly lower environmental footprint. The funding will be directed toward research teams… [Read More]

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $30,000 in grants to two South Carolina nonprofits, Upstate Warrior Solution and Hidden Wounds, to strengthen job readiness and workforce development programs for veterans across eight counties. The funding is part of the America250 initiative, which honors U.S. veterans by supporting their transition to civilian life through training and… [Read More]

Piper Serica has launched a new venture capital fund named the Bharat Tech Fund with a target corpus of ₹800 crore, marking a significant push into India’s deeptech investment ecosystem. The fund is structured as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a base target of ₹600 crore and an additional ₹200 crore greenshoe… [Read More]

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has welcomed a $10 million pledge from the Let’s Build Foundation, announced during a global education discussion hosted by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø in Oslo. The event, held at Restaurant Schrøder, brought together youth representatives, philanthropy leaders, civil society organizations, and government officials to highlight the importance of investing… [Read More]

Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a new £30 million investment fund aimed at accelerating innovation and transforming cancer care across the United Kingdom. The initiative, operating through Macmillan Ventures, will invest in early-stage healthcare and technology startups developing solutions that can improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, care delivery, and long-term patient support. The new fund follows… [Read More]

The Minnesota FastBreak Foundation, the charitable arm associated with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, has announced two additional Community Response Grants aimed at supporting organizations addressing urgent local community needs. The initiative forms part of the foundation’s broader effort to strengthen social support systems and provide rapid assistance to vulnerable populations across Minnesota. The… [Read More]

The Rockefeller Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, Big Bets, Real Results, highlighting significant achievements in mobilising capital and advancing global development. In 2025, the Foundation distributed more than US$350 million through 235 grants and programme-related investments, working with 204 partner organisations worldwide. The report notes that these efforts directly mobilised nearly US$3 billion… [Read More]

Oister Global has launched its third secondaries fund with a target corpus of ₹500 crore, further expanding its presence in India’s growing startup secondary market. The new fund is designed to provide liquidity opportunities for startup employees, early investors, and founders looking to partially exit their holdings before traditional public listings or acquisitions. The investment… [Read More]

The City of Fort Wayne has announced new funding opportunities aimed at supporting neighborhood improvement, community development, and local revitalization efforts. The initiative is part of the city’s broader strategy to strengthen community infrastructure, improve quality of life, and encourage long-term economic and social development across local neighborhoods. The funding programs are expected to support… [Read More]

Local cultural events in Burlington are set to receive a major financial boost after the Ontario provincial government and the incite Foundation announced more than $100,000 in combined funding support. The investment is intended to strengthen community-based arts, heritage, and cultural programming while helping local organizers expand public engagement and event accessibility. The funding will… [Read More]

The Li Ka Shing Foundation has announced a new charitable medical initiative that will provide Histotripsy treatment for 200 eligible liver cancer patients in Hong Kong over a three-year period. The programme forms part of the foundation’s broader “Love Can Help” healthcare support initiative aimed at improving access to advanced medical technologies. Histotripsy is a… [Read More]

Cheshire FA is promoting the latest phase of the Lionesses HERe to Play Fund, a national funding initiative aimed at increasing participation opportunities for women and girls in grassroots football across England. The programme is delivered by the Football Foundation with support from the Premier League, The FA, the UK Government, and National Lottery funding… [Read More]

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced the first tranche of projects under its £2 billion Investment Fund, aimed at accelerating regional economic growth, commercial development, and job creation. The initial phase is expected to unlock more than 520,000 square feet of premium commercial space while supporting over 2,800 jobs across the region. The… [Read More]

Innovate UK has announced a diverse set of funding opportunities aimed at accelerating innovation across strategically important industries. These competitions are designed to help UK-registered organisations advance research, development, and commercialisation activities in areas ranging from advanced materials and aviation technologies to clean heat solutions, cyber security, and freight innovation. The National Materials Innovation Programme… [Read More]

Indus Infra Trust has initiated a postal ballot process to seek approval from unitholders for a major capital raising plan worth up to ₹50,000 million. The proposal has been put forward by GR Highways Investment Manager Private Limited, which acts as the investment manager for the infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). The proposed fundraising may take… [Read More]

Josh Chen, a postdoctoral associate at Binghamton University, is working at the forefront of cancer detection through the Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Discovery (EXCEED) program. Previously a research scientist in New York City medical centers, Chen’s work often involved medical AI technology. Now, alongside Professor Nancy Guo, he is helping develop AI tools for biometric… [Read More]

The Open Society Foundations (OSF), founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros and now chaired by his son Alex Soros, has announced a new $300 million commitment aimed at strengthening democracy, civil rights, and economic security in the United States over the next five years. The initiative comes at a time when nonprofit organizations and advocacy… [Read More]