The Cedar Falls Health Trust Fund Board has announced that it is currently accepting applications for grant funding from individuals and organizations seeking financial support for health-related projects within the city. The program is designed to distribute available interest income from the trust fund to initiatives that provide a direct benefit to residents of Cedar… [Read More]

UN Women, with financial backing from the Government of Japan, has launched a new humanitarian project to support 10,000 Congolese refugees and Burundian internally displaced persons, most of whom are women and girls. With a budget of USD 266,666, the initiative responds to a complex humanitarian context shaped by insecurity in eastern Democratic Republic of… [Read More]

Kids Help Phone (KHP), in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), has announced a major five-year research collaboration aimed at transforming youth mental health support through artificial intelligence. The initiative is backed by a $3.2 million grant from the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation known for funding health innovation projects. The partnership focuses on… [Read More]

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Myrna Melgar have announced a major new affordable housing funding initiative aimed at significantly increasing long-term investment in housing development across the city. The proposal centers on expanding the city’s Housing Trust Fund to support the construction and preservation of more affordable homes while addressing the ongoing housing… [Read More]

The UK has launched a new funding programme aimed at accelerating the development of advanced airport security technologies. The initiative, led by Connected Places Catapult on behalf of the Department for Transport, seeks to support innovators working on next-generation screening systems that can improve threat detection, reduce manual checks, and enhance the overall efficiency of… [Read More]

Women and girls in Gaza continue to endure devastating consequences from the ongoing conflict, facing widespread death, displacement, deprivation, and catastrophic hunger. UN Women remains on the ground, working with women-led organizations to provide lifesaving services and to place women’s leadership at the center of response and recovery efforts. Since October 2023, Israeli airstrikes and… [Read More]

A new policy brief from ESCWA and UN Women warns that conflict across the Arab region is rapidly eroding women’s safety, security, and economic participation. In conflict-affected settings, women’s mobility and access to services are among the first to deteriorate, with long-term consequences for recovery and stability. The impacts extend beyond countries directly experiencing conflict,… [Read More]

The Gilbert Family Foundation has announced an extension of its support for Detroit startups through a new $6.4 million grant to Venture313. This funding builds on the foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation in the city, providing local founders with resources to grow and scale their businesses. Venture313, which serves as a platform… [Read More]

The Mayor of the West Midlands has launched a £3.8 billion Futures Fund designed to accelerate economic growth, regeneration, housing development, and job creation across the region. The fund brings together major public sector financial commitments from bodies including the West Midlands Combined Authority, the West Midlands Pension Fund, Homes England, and the National Wealth… [Read More]

The Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation have announced $2 million in grants to expand early literacy and learning opportunities for children and families across San Diego County. The funding is part of the Bright Futures initiative and the Ready to Learn endowment, both supported by the Dr. Seuss Foundation, and is designed to… [Read More]

In 2015, Jessica Heath, M.D., at Duke University School of Medicine received her first research grant from Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. That early support allowed her to explore how leukemia begins, focusing on the role of a protein called CRM1, which normally helps cells function but in leukemia can drive cancer growth. The… [Read More]

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that off-site power has been restored to Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE after a fire at an electrical generator caused by an attack. Director-General Rafael Grossi welcomed the restoration, noting that the reactor no longer relies on emergency diesel generators, which is… [Read More]

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is having far-reaching global consequences, with UN agencies warning of rising fuel prices, disrupted shipping routes, and growing financial uncertainty that are straining economies and households across Asia and other developing regions. The Strait of Hormuz, which previously handled around one-fifth of global oil supplies, has seen ship… [Read More]

The Dominican Republic has placed food systems transformation at the center of its development agenda, beginning in San Juan, one of the country’s most important agricultural regions. Supported by the Joint SDG Fund, the initiative aims to strengthen food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural production through a territorial approach rooted in local realities. Led… [Read More]

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) have released the tenth edition of the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, warning that decarbonisation in the sector has slowed. Buildings remain a major source of emissions and are increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts and energy price shocks. The… [Read More]

The Government of Ireland has confirmed that the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will open for applications on Wednesday, 20 May. Announced last month, the scheme is designed to support the road transport sector, recognizing its essential role in maintaining supply chains and providing connectivity across both urban and rural communities. The funding aims to… [Read More]

Europe is facing a growing public health challenge as undocumented migrants struggle to access healthcare due to administrative barriers, fear of deportation, and systemic exclusion. Researchers from six European universities, working under the GRACE project, are mapping how these populations navigate healthcare systems, aiming to fill critical data gaps identified by the World Health Organization…. [Read More]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced funding approval for three business development projects in Southeast Michigan expected to create 650 new jobs and generate more than $97 million in private capital investment. The initiative, supported through the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board and the Michigan Business Development Program, is aimed at strengthening the state’s competitiveness in… [Read More]

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new round of economic development awards from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) designed to stimulate more than $104 million in private capital investment and support approximately 287 jobs across Western New York and the North Country. The initiative includes low-cost hydropower allocations and regional funding programs aimed at… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has recognized public health leaders and institutions from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay for their significant contributions to strengthening health systems, advancing public health innovation, and improving health outcomes across the Americas. The recognition highlights the critical role these countries have played in promoting regional cooperation and implementing effective… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has announced a new partnership with Google aimed at expanding access to trusted, evidence-based health information across the Americas. The collaboration is designed to strengthen public access to reliable health content, improve health communication, and reduce the spread of misinformation, particularly in the digital environment where misleading health information… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has intensified preparedness and response measures across the Americas following the World Health Organization’s declaration of an Ebola virus disease-related Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The move aims to ensure that countries in the region are equipped to rapidly detect, prevent, and respond to any potential imported cases,… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) convened a high-level dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation between Europe and the Americas to advance shared health priorities, including equity, resilience, and improved health system performance. The meeting brought together representatives from governments, international organizations, and technical partners to explore ways to deepen bi-regional collaboration in addressing persistent and… [Read More]