The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $17 million grant to support recovery and resilience-building in Mozambique’s conflict-affected Cabo Delgado province. The grant will fund the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace, and Security (RISE-PS) Project, which targets economic empowerment as a means to address fragility. The project aims to… [Read More]
$1.4 Million Approved for Land Conservation and Outdoor Projects in Maryland Counties
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved over $1.4 million in grant funding through the Department of Natural Resources to support outdoor recreation and land conservation efforts across several counties, including Charles, Frederick, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, and Worcester. In Queen Anne’s County, approximately $180,000 from Program Open Space – Local was… [Read More]
Government Boosts Tech Innovation Outside Capital with Mentorship, Funding, and Skills Development
The UK government has launched a £1 million programme aimed at supporting tech entrepreneurs outside London to grow their businesses and stimulate innovation across regional areas. This initiative is designed to strengthen local economies by targeting regions such as Scotland, the North East, Humber and East, and South Yorkshire, thereby promoting tech sector growth beyond… [Read More]
World Bank Achieves Historic Demand for EUR 3 Billion 10-Year Sustainability Bond
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) has successfully priced a 10-year EUR benchmark bond maturing in July 2035. The Sustainable Development Bond raised EUR 3 billion from global investors to support the financing of sustainable development initiatives in World Bank member countries. The bond was priced at a spread of… [Read More]
€4 Million Climate and Gender Investment Fund Launched by CDB and AFD in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new EUR 4 million Grant Facility, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). This facility aims to support CDB’s Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in executing development initiatives that are climate-resilient, gender-responsive, and focused on agriculture. This grant marks a continued collaboration between CDB… [Read More]
New Open Society Fellowships to Empower Public Thinkers Across the Global South
The Open Society Foundations has selected 31 public intellectuals from seven cities in the Global South to serve as Open Society Fellows for 2025–2026. The fellows are based in Beirut, Buenos Aires, Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Jakarta, Lagos, and Taipei—cities recognized for their vibrant communities of thinkers and cultural contributors. The fellowship aims to support… [Read More]
Gray Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to SBU for Student Scholarships
Stony Brook University has received a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation to support undergraduate scholarships for New York City public school students. The funding will enable 10 students admitted through SUNY’s Top 10% Promise program to live on campus and graduate debt-free. These students, who come from low-income backgrounds and are among the… [Read More]
Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program Aims to Create 500,000 Jobs in India by 2030
Infosys Foundation has launched the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program to help create 500,000 jobs in India by 2030. With an initial investment of over INR 200 crore, the initiative is aimed at empowering job seekers with the skills and opportunities needed for sustainable employment. The program, delivered through the Infosys Springboard digital learning platform, targets… [Read More]
£1 Million Boost for Racial Justice Fund from Lloyds Bank Foundation
The Racial Justice Fund will provide £5 million in funding to Black and minority-led organisations in London by 2027, following a £1 million contribution from the Lloyds Bank Foundation. This new investment adds to the fund’s remaining £3 million, after £2 million was already awarded to 13 organisations. The initiative is co-led by Lloyds Bank… [Read More]
UT Foundation Approaches $3B Fundraising Goal with Strong Momentum
The University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) is marking a significant milestone in its ongoing fundraising campaign, having reached 70% of its ambitious $3 billion goal. This progress positions the Foundation well as it enters the second half of what it aims to be the most successful fundraising decade in the University of Tennessee System’s history…. [Read More]
Belize Expands Mental Health Services with Support from PAHO/WHO
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in partnership with Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) and with financial backing from the EU-Funded Health Sector Support Programme, has launched a four-day Training of Trainers Workshop on the WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) 2.0. This training, held from 15–18 July… [Read More]
Dniester River Basin: OSCE Enhances Regional Cooperation on Water Governance
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held a two-day inception workshop from 14 to 15 July 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova, to officially launch a new regional project titled “Advancing Transboundary Co-operation and Integrated Water Resources Management in the Dniester River Basin through Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP).” Funded by the… [Read More]
Regional Forum on School Feeding Opens in Latin America and the Caribbean
The XI Regional School Feeding Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean began on 15 July 2025 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, gathering around 200 participants from 18 countries. Government ministers, UN agencies, civil society, and financial institutions are taking part in the three-day forum co-organized by the Government of Honduras and the UN World… [Read More]
New Climate Resilience Project Launched in Pakistan to Safeguard Flood-Prone Areas
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has launched the Integrated Climate Risk Management for Strengthened Resilience to Climate project. The initiative, formally introduced through an inception workshop in Islamabad, aims to bolster flood resilience in the vulnerable districts of Buner and… [Read More]
EU Launches EDMO Hub to Counter Disinformation in Ukraine and Moldova
A new regional hub of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), named FACT, has been launched to support Ukraine and Moldova in combating disinformation. This initiative aims to strengthen efforts to detect and analyze manipulation campaigns, with a particular focus on Russian disinformation. FACT will also monitor the electoral period in Moldova, contributing to safeguarding… [Read More]
EU Energy Efficiency Target: Progress, Policies, and Next Steps for 2030
Achieving the European Union’s energy and climate goals requires a significant reduction in overall energy consumption. Energy efficiency—defined as using less energy to perform the same tasks—is a key driver of the EU’s clean energy transition. To this end, the EU has committed to reducing final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030 compared to 2020… [Read More]
EU–Iceland Agreement Boosts Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Conservation Efforts
The European Union and Iceland have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation on fisheries and ocean affairs. This agreement creates a structured framework for collaboration in areas such as sustainable fisheries management, scientific research, and marine conservation. It also supports joint efforts to protect marine biodiversity and promote the energy… [Read More]
IOM Opens New Humanitarian Supply Chain Hub in Greece to Support Global Crises
On 15 July 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Greece to establish a new supply chain centre in Thessaloniki. This advanced logistics facility is designed to significantly enhance IOM’s global humanitarian response capabilities by enabling faster, more efficient, and sustainable delivery of aid to… [Read More]
Lung Cancer Research Foundation Adds $3.75M in Grants for 2025 Research Projects
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) has announced a major expansion of its research funding portfolio for 2025, offering $3.75 million in new grant opportunities through direct donor support and strategic collaborations. In addition to its annual request for proposals (RFP) cycle launched in January, the organization opened submissions in June for two new Team… [Read More]
€498K Awarded to Support Youth Climate Projects, Confirms Minister McEntee
On 14 July 2025, Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee announced nearly €500,000 in funding for ten youth-led climate justice projects across Ireland. The funding, provided through the Youth Climate Justice Fund 2025, is aimed at supporting initiatives that engage young people aged 8 to 25 in climate action and awareness. The projects span… [Read More]
SNSF Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024: 72 Projects Receive Funding Approval
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has allocated a total of 17.8 million Swiss francs for the 2024 SNSF Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships, a transitional measure supporting early-career researchers in Switzerland. Out of 738 applications received, 72 have been selected for funding, resulting in a competitive success rate of 9.8%. The high number of applications, combined… [Read More]
SVRI Research Grant 2026: Everything You Need to Know from the Official Info Session
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) will host an online information session to assist prospective applicants interested in the SVRI Research Grant 2026. The session is scheduled for 22 July 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. SAST. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to develop strong, ethical, and competitive research… [Read More]
Future of ARC Research Funding Unveiled: What Researchers Need to Know
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has outlined proposed changes to the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) aimed at enhancing support for researchers at all career stages. These changes follow the release of the discussion paper A New Plan for ARC Funded Research in February 2025, which received nearly 350 submissions offering a wide range of… [Read More]
