The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario have opened applications for a new Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), a major initiative aimed at lowering housing costs and accelerating new home construction across municipalities in Ontario. The program is part of a broader $8.8 billion federal-provincial partnership designed to support housing-enabling infrastructure over the… [Read More]

Hutchinson, June 2026 – The Hutchinson Community Foundation has announced that it is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants, offering local nonprofits the opportunity to secure funding for innovative projects that strengthen the community. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource… [Read More]

The Gardiner Foundation has opened two new grant programs aimed at strengthening resilience, connection, and long-term prosperity across Victoria’s dairy regions in Australia. The Community Collaborative Grants and Community Development Grants programs are now open simultaneously, offering funding opportunities for a wide range of community-led initiatives. The programs are designed to support both small-scale local… [Read More]

New York, June 2026 – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. has announced $300,000 in funding for ten community-based organizations to support youth gun violence prevention programs this summer. This marks the fifth consecutive year of investment in initiatives that provide young New Yorkers with opportunities in career readiness, self-expression, and community engagement. The funding… [Read More]

A new funding round has opened for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) strategic infrastructure projects across Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City, and Tewkesbury Borough, supporting long-term development and community improvements in the region. The ten-week application window runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026, allowing infrastructure providers, partner organisations, and community groups to submit proposals for… [Read More]

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the 2026 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative, a statewide program designed to support regional growth through competitive funding and strategic planning. The initiative continues New York’s “bottom-up” economic development model, where 10 Regional Economic Development Councils identify and prioritize projects that align with local and state… [Read More]

Leiden, June 2026 – Two pioneering projects from Leiden University have been awarded funding through the Dutch Research Council’s Thematic Digital Competence Centres (TDCC) programme, sharing part of a total €840,000 allocated to Life Science & Health initiatives. In total, 12 projects across the Netherlands received support. The TDCCs are national networks that help researchers harness… [Read More]

The City of Palm Coast has announced that applications are now open for the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Cultural Arts Grant Program, administered by the Flagler County Cultural Council (FC3) in partnership with the city. The program provides funding support to nonprofit organizations that deliver cultural, artistic, and historical programming aimed at enriching community life and… [Read More]

The federal government has released $1,809,596 in funding for the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC), restoring support for one of the state’s key entrepreneurship and business assistance networks. The announcement was welcomed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who emphasized the importance of stable… [Read More]

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has launched the fifth edition of its Entrepreneurship Development Programme (APEDP 5.0), aiming to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem and promote innovation-led economic growth. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the initiative for the 2026–27 period, highlighting its focus on creating employment opportunities and nurturing local entrepreneurship through structured support and… [Read More]

The Government of Yukon has announced a $5.1 million investment to support the construction of 87 new partner-built homes across several communities, as part of its ongoing Housing Initiatives Fund. The funding was approved through the ninth intake of the program and will support nine shovel-ready affordable housing projects in Mayo, Haines Junction, Dawson, and… [Read More]

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced more than $16 million in new funding opportunities aimed at strengthening infrastructure, workforce development, and business growth across its eight-state service region. The funding is being made available through the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), one of the DRA’s primary investment tools for supporting community and economic… [Read More]

Two research initiatives from Leiden University have secured funding through the Dutch Research Council’s Thematic Digital Competence Centres (TDCC) programme, supporting efforts to improve digital research infrastructure and health data innovation in the Netherlands. The projects are part of the Life Science & Health branch of the TDCC network and will share in more than… [Read More]

The Government of Canada has announced a $22.8 million investment to strengthen Indigenous sport and physical activity programs across the country. The funding will support Indigenous-led initiatives that promote health, inclusion, community development, and youth empowerment among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The investment is being delivered through the Sport for Social Development in… [Read More]

Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Economic Development Match Grant (EDMG) program, offering up to $1 million in funding to support community growth and quality-of-life initiatives across Woodbury County, Iowa. The annual grant program is designed to assist local organizations working on projects that drive economic development, strengthen communities,… [Read More]

The federal government has announced a $1.23 million investment in three Indigenous organizations in Alberta to support youth sports and physical activity programs. The funding aims to expand opportunities for Indigenous youth while promoting health, development, and community engagement. The investment was announced in Edmonton by Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, who… [Read More]

The Sutherland County Committee has approved a series of funding allocations aimed at supporting community development, youth services, and recreational facilities across the region. A total of £95,000 in Community Regeneration Funding has been awarded to two key projects. Invershin Village Hall will receive £45,000 for a major refurbishment that includes a full roof replacement,… [Read More]

A new factsheet released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Albania reveals significant challenges facing older adults across the country, highlighting the urgent need for stronger long-term care services and community support systems. The publication, Aging in Albania — Insights into Long-Term Care for Older Adults (2025), was developed under the UN Joint Programme… [Read More]

The City of Malden has been awarded an $852,846 grant through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Shared Streets and Spaces program to fund major improvements along Salem Street. The project will focus on enhancing safety and transportation efficiency between Main Street and Broadway. Mayor Gary Christenson praised the award, emphasizing the importance of securing competitive… [Read More]

The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a new grant competition to implement a youth internship programme in Ukraine’s local government bodies. The initiative is part of the EU4Recovery – Empowering Communities in Ukraine project and aims to strengthen community resilience by engaging young people in governance. The programme will… [Read More]

Accra — June 1, 2026 — Ghana has obtained $500 million in World Bank financing to launch the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a five‑year initiative to rehabilitate and maintain more than 1,000 kilometres of rural roads across key agricultural regions. The project targets areas including Upper West, Northern, Savannah, Oti, Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono,… [Read More]

Accra — June 1, 2026 — Ghana has declared the completion of its 16th IMF programme and insists it will not seek another bailout. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, echoing President John Mahama, told parliament on May 28 that “never again must we allow recklessness, waste and indiscipline to define how we handle the people’s money.”… [Read More]

Lomé — June 1, 2026 — Pan‑African banking group Ecobank has unveiled a $3 billion financing programme to support intra‑African trade over the next three years. The initiative, announced at the Africa Forward Summit and the 2026 Africa CEO Forum, is designed to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strengthen cross‑border… [Read More]