India has made notable progress in reducing child deaths over the past decade, yet child mortality remains a significant public health concern in 2026. Recent global estimates indicate that millions of children worldwide continue to die before their fifth birthday, with many of these deaths linked to preventable causes such as malnutrition, infections, and inadequate… [Read More]

New Delhi — May 31, 2026 — As the world prepares to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, the focus this year extends beyond global awareness to the everyday realities faced by India’s children. For millions growing up amid pollution, unsafe water, and climate‑related risks, protecting the environment is not just a global goal — it’s a… [Read More]

May 2026 — The PATH Foundation has announced more than $1.17 million in Flexible Funding grants to 49 nonprofits across Fauquier, Culpeper, and Rappahannock counties. The funding is designed to strengthen community health and vitality by supporting organizations aligned with PATH’s four priority areas: access to health, childhood wellness, mental health, and senior services. Among… [Read More]

May 28, 2026 — Australian superannuation giant HESTA has emerged as the cornerstone investor in a new venture capital initiative targeting early-stage health and medical technology startups. The debut fund, launched by Synthesis Capital, has already secured close to $60 million in commitments and is on track to reach its $70 million target. The raise… [Read More]

May 28, 2026 — Global asset manager VanEck has taken another step into decentralized finance (DeFi) with the launch of its tokenized Treasury fund on the lending platform Euler. Issued by Securitize, the VBILL fund allows investors to use tokenized U.S. Treasuries as collateral for onchain borrowing while maintaining compliance safeguards. The integration highlights how… [Read More]

Columbus-based Accelerating Angels has announced the close of its inaugural Fund I at $2 million, marking a significant step toward bridging the gender funding gap in Ohio’s startup ecosystem. The fund, backed by 46 investors, is dedicated to supporting high-growth, women-led companies that remain one of venture capital’s most underfunded yet best-performing segments. Founded in… [Read More]

The Roaring Fork Valley Community Health Fund will begin accepting grant applications on June 1 through the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF). Now entering its second year of grantmaking, the fund is dedicated to strengthening the health and well-being of residents across the valley, from Aspen to Parachute. In its inaugural year, $40,000 was awarded… [Read More]

Wingham, Ontario — May 28, 2026 — The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation has announced more than $2.6 million in funding to support patient care and hospital improvements during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The investment will deliver essential medical equipment and upgrades that directly benefit patients across the region. A significant portion of the funding includes final… [Read More]

La Jolla, Calif. — May 28, 2026 — The W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded $600,000 in bridge funding to support three innovative early‑career projects at the Salk Institute, pairing faculty members with graduate students to pursue high‑risk, high‑reward science in cancer, neuroscience, and genetics. The initiative, part of the Keck Foundation Bridge Funding Initiative, is designed… [Read More]

Los Gatos, Calif. — May 28, 2026 — Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV) has announced the launch of the Community Safety Fund, a new initiative designed to strengthen safety and security for Jewish institutions and organizations across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The fund, anchored with support from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), will provide flexible… [Read More]

The OpenAI Foundation has announced a $250 million commitment aimed at helping workers and economies adapt to the disruption caused by artificial intelligence. The funding will be distributed through grants, partnerships, and operational programs focused on labor market research, worker support, and long-term economic adjustment strategies. The initiative is designed around three core priorities: understanding… [Read More]

Findlay, Ohio — May 28, 2026 — The Findlay‑Hancock County Community Foundation has approved grants totaling $444,349.39 at its May board meeting, supporting a wide range of community initiatives. The funding includes 14 responsive grants and 71 donor‑advised fund grants, reflecting the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening local programs and events. President & CEO Brian Treece emphasized… [Read More]

The Cook Labor Government and the Minderoo Foundation have jointly committed $10.45 million to expand the Early Years Partnership (EYP), a long-term initiative aimed at improving child wellbeing and school readiness across selected communities in Western Australia. The investment will support 14 new community-led projects across four partner regions: Armadale West, Central Great Southern, Derby,… [Read More]

The UK has unveiled its largest ever nature-as-infrastructure investment fund, blending public and private capital to restore landscapes at scale across England. The Big Nature Impact Fund LP, managed by Finance Earth, achieved a first close of £64.6 million, surpassing its initial £50 million target, with a final goal of £90–120 million. Anchored by a… [Read More]

The Flagstaff City Council has approved its 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, allocating approximately $881,000 in federal funding to support housing stability, neighborhood infrastructure, and community resilience initiatives. The funding is designed to benefit low- and moderate-income residents across the city. The grants will support a range of… [Read More]

US-based green chemistry company P2 Science has raised $23 million in an oversubscribed funding round to expand its sustainable materials platform across beauty, polymers, crop care, and industrial applications. The round was led by Sofinnova Partners, with participation from Emerald Technology Ventures, GS Futures, and several existing investors including Chanel, BASF, and dsm-firmenich ventures. The… [Read More]

Belgian deeptech startup D-CRBN has raised €17.5 million in a Series A funding round to scale its plasma-based technology that converts industrial carbon dioxide into usable carbon molecules. The round was led by Astaia, with participation from the European Innovation Council Fund and SFPIM, bringing the company’s total funding to more than €20 million. The… [Read More]

Togo has launched a new call for proposals to support forest restoration initiatives in its Plateaux region, with backing from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The program is part of the broader AFR100 initiative, which aims to restore degraded landscapes across Africa through large-scale reforestation and sustainable land use projects. The call targets a… [Read More]

Belgian deeptech startup D-CRBN has raised €17.5 million in a Series A funding round to scale its plasma-based technology that converts industrial carbon dioxide into useful carbon molecules. The round was led by Astaia, with participation from the European Innovation Council Fund and SFPIM, bringing the company’s total funding to over €20 million. The Antwerp-based… [Read More]

African startups are increasingly shifting toward domestic and regional investors as global venture capital flows concentrate around artificial intelligence opportunities in the United States. The change reflects a broader realignment in startup financing, where local capital is playing a growing role amid tighter international funding conditions. Recent trends show that African tech funding is becoming… [Read More]

New York-headquartered fintech NALA has secured a credit facility of up to $50 million to accelerate its stablecoin-powered cross-border payments expansion across Africa and Asia. The financing, structured as a non-dilutive credit line, represents a strategic shift away from equity funding as the company scales its high-volume payments infrastructure. The credit facility has been arranged… [Read More]

Washington — May 28, 2026 — U.S. agricultural organizations are urging the Trump administration to leverage the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to expand access for genetically modified crops in Africa. In a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a coalition of 15 groups — including the National Corn Growers Association and the… [Read More]

A new startup accelerator focused on digital health innovation has opened applications for its 2026 cohort, aiming to support early-stage companies building artificial intelligence and technology-driven solutions for healthcare systems across Africa. The program, known as the Africa Health-Tech Accelerator and operating under the Africa Health ExCon, is designed to help startups scale solutions that… [Read More]