The Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, has announced a new $56 million grant initiative aimed at reducing energy costs for residents and businesses by improving energy efficiency across the state. The program is designed to support upgrades that lower utility bills, reduce energy consumption, and strengthen Maryland’s broader clean energy and climate goals. The funding… [Read More]
$4M AfDB Grant to Accelerate Zimbabwe’s Creditor Re-Engagement
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $4 million grant to support Zimbabwe’s efforts to clear its debt arrears and re‑engage with the international financial community. The funding will finance the Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance Dialogue Enhancement Project (ZACDEP), designed to strengthen dialogue and reforms needed to advance the country’s arrears clearance process. Zimbabwe’s public… [Read More]
ACT Boosts Grassroots Climate Action With Grants for Eight Local Projects
The ACT Government has awarded funding to eight community-led organisations to deliver projects focused on reducing emissions, strengthening climate resilience, and encouraging practical climate action across Canberra. The initiative is part of the Community Climate Action Grants Program, which supports local groups in developing solutions that address climate change at a grassroots level. The program… [Read More]
Latest J-PAL GCCI Evidence Wrap-Up Outlines Rules to Reduce Crime
In 2025, more than 830 million people were exposed to conflict worldwide. While large‑scale wars account for much of the violence, interpersonal violence is even more widespread and costly, with intentional homicides claiming more lives annually than armed conflict and terrorism combined. To address this, researchers have been studying programs such as policing reforms, justice… [Read More]
New Mexico Raises Grant Support for Youth Outdoor Equity Initiatives
New Mexico has announced an expansion of its Outdoor Equity Fund by introducing a higher tier of grant funding aimed at supporting larger youth outdoor recreation programs across the state. The updated funding structure allows eligible organizations to apply for grants of up to $100,000, significantly increasing the previous cap of $40,000 and enabling broader,… [Read More]
UN & Save the Children Launch Historic Youth Participation Standards
Over the past 15 months, eight children and young people from Bolivia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have worked together to address gaps in meaningful child participation in global decision‑making. Their experiences, reinforced by two global surveys and a virtual conference, revealed that children are often underrepresented in policy discussions and that when they… [Read More]
PHMSA Grant Programs Target Pipeline Modernization and Hazmat Safety Improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced 11 new grant funding opportunities aimed at improving pipeline safety, hazardous materials transportation, and emergency preparedness across the United States. The initiative is designed to strengthen national safety systems by supporting training, education, research, and infrastructure improvements for communities, states, and… [Read More]
Australia Introduces Enhanced Consumer Safeguards for Older People in Care System
The Australian Government has announced a new package of measures aimed at strengthening consumer protections for older Australians receiving aged care services. The initiative is designed to improve safety, affordability, transparency, and choice within the aged care system, particularly for individuals accessing in-home and community-based support. The reforms are part of ongoing efforts to modernize… [Read More]
ATI Reveals New Aerospace Technology Strategy Driving £41 Billion Opportunity
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has unveiled a new technology roadmap highlighting a major long-term growth opportunity for the UK aerospace sector, projecting that the industry could be worth around $41 billion by 2050. The roadmap is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness through advanced aircraft technologies, increased innovation,… [Read More]
Colorado River Users Push for Urgent Federal Action as Water Crisis Intensifies
A broad coalition of more than 70 organizations across the Colorado River Basin has called on the U.S. Congress to provide at least $2 billion in new federal funding to address the worsening drought and long-term water shortage affecting the region. The request brings together cities, farmers, utilities, businesses, conservation groups, and Tribal Nations from… [Read More]
CENTAM Guardian 2026 Boosts Emergency Response in Central America
Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) from El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama joined national authorities and regional actors in the CENTAM GUARDIAN 2026 simulation exercise, held in San Salvador from April 17–24. The exercise aimed to strengthen preparedness and response capacities for emergencies and disasters in Central America, focusing on team deployment, classification processes, and… [Read More]
LEGO Foundation Expands Global Education Efforts Through New Co-Impact Partnership
The LEGO Foundation and Co-Impact have announced a new five-year partnership valued at US$30 million to support children affected by conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises. The initiative aims to strengthen public systems in Kenya and Nigeria while improving education and wellbeing outcomes for approximately 2.5 million children living in crisis-affected communities. The partnership will focus… [Read More]
ADB and Singapore Renew 3-Year Cross-Border Clean Energy Deal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) have renewed their memorandum of understanding for another three years to advance cross‑border energy projects in Southeast Asia, including electricity exports to Singapore. The partnership will focus on overcoming barriers to renewable energy generation and grid interconnector projects, supporting the ASEAN Power Grid initiative… [Read More]
Global Applications Open for SENSE Foundation Brussels Grants 2026
The SENSE Foundation Brussels has opened applications for its 2026 grant programme aimed at supporting projects related to scientific research, environmental protection, sustainable development, health initiatives, and educational advancement. The Belgium-based private foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations and students both within Belgium and internationally, focusing on projects that promote long-term social and environmental impact…. [Read More]
Dominican Republic Claims Global Health Chair Amid Racism Backlash
Amnesty International has raised concerns following the Dominican Republic’s assumption of the presidency of the 79th World Health Assembly. Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, stated that President Luis Abinader’s government must demonstrate that its international leadership translates into real guarantees of healthcare access for all people within the country, without racial discrimination. Piquer… [Read More]
Westlake Community Foundation Announces $650K Housing Assistance Initiative
The Westlake Community Foundation has launched a new affordable housing grant initiative designed to help qualified homebuyers purchase newly built homes in the City of Westlake, Florida. The programme will provide a total of $650,000 in financial assistance aimed at improving access to homeownership for families and individuals seeking housing in the rapidly growing Palm… [Read More]
ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026: Refugee Youth Demand Urgent Skills & Job Action
At the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026, refugee youth leaders and partners emphasized the urgent need for stronger investment in skills development and decent work opportunities, warning that millions of young people risk being left behind without immediate action. The side event, co‑organized by ILO, UNICEF, UNHCR, and the Global Refugee Youth Network, brought together around… [Read More]
Healing Through Learning: How Education Is Saving Sudan
In Sudan’s White Nile State, the reopening of schools is helping displaced and local communities recover from conflict and restore hope for children whose education was disrupted. In Al Jabalain village, classrooms that once stood empty have been repaired and furnished, allowing hundreds of children, including over 700 girls, to return to learning. For parents,… [Read More]
Bango Wind Farm Drives Economic and Clean Energy Benefits Across Yass Valley
The Bango Wind Farm in New South Wales has emerged as one of Australia’s significant renewable energy projects, contributing to clean electricity generation while also supporting local community development initiatives. Located between Yass and Boorowa in the Southern Tablelands region, the project was developed to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure and support Australia’s broader transition toward… [Read More]
USDA Opens Applications for $44 Million Rural Broadband Grant Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced approximately $44 million in funding opportunities for rural broadband connectivity projects under its Fiscal Year 2026 grant programmes. The funding will support efforts to expand high-speed internet access, improve telehealth services, and strengthen distance learning infrastructure in underserved rural communities across the United States. The investment is being… [Read More]
Bread and Water for Africa Funds Critical Child Shelters in East Africa
Bread and Water for Africa® has long focused its mission on providing comprehensive care and support for the most vulnerable children, including those who are orphaned, abandoned, neglected, or abused. For nearly four decades, this work has been sustained by the generosity of donors, enabling targeted strategies that foster resilience and hope. The organization’s grant… [Read More]
Lightrock Expands Climate Investment Portfolio With New Accelerate7 Fund
London-based investment platform Lightrock has launched Accelerate7, a new USD 500 million fund dedicated to expanding access to clean energy and modern cooking solutions across emerging markets. The initiative is designed to support growth-stage companies working in sectors such as electricity access, clean cooking, electric mobility, and energy storage. The fund will primarily focus on… [Read More]
Bangladesh and UNDP Launch $3.7M Low-Carbon Urban Energy Project
Bangladesh has launched a new initiative to accelerate its transition toward sustainable, energy‑efficient, and climate‑resilient urban development. The five‑year project, Promoting Energy‑Related Low Carbon Urban Development (LCUD) in Bangladesh, was introduced in Dhaka by the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) under the Power Division, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…. [Read More]
