Mama Cash has launched the 2025 round of its Spark Fund grant, open for applications from 1 to 31 August 2025. The grant supports feminist activism in the Netherlands and the ABCSSS islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten), offering €5,000 to €7,000 per project to groups of women, girls, trans, and… [Read More]
Fiji Validates New Employment Policy to Strengthen Labour Market and Workforce Development
The Government of Fiji has validated the draft of its second National Employment Policy (NEP) and Action Plan, marking a key step in shaping a more inclusive and resilient labour market. Developed in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the policy establishes a strategic framework for fostering sustainable employment and addressing evolving challenges within… [Read More]
Honduras: World Bank Backs Road Infrastructure Upgrade in Northern Region
The World Bank’s Executive Board has approved a US$100 million project aimed at rehabilitating and improving the management of 174 kilometers of the CA-13 Highway in Honduras. This strategic corridor, which connects La Ceiba and Puerto Castilla, will benefit approximately 615,000 people, including women, Indigenous groups, and Afro-descendant communities. The initiative focuses on enhancing road… [Read More]
£100 Million Government Fund to Support Jobseekers Across the UK
Here is an informative, paragraph-wise summary of the announcement, excluding all personal statements and bullet points: The UK government has announced a £100 million funding boost through the Department for Work and Pensions to support thousands of disabled individuals and those with complex health conditions in securing stable, well-paid employment. This initiative is part of… [Read More]
Bangladesh Secures €23.5 Million EU Grant for Expanding Social Protection Programmes
The European Union (EU) has disbursed €23.5 million in grant financing to the Government of Bangladesh to support the country’s social protection system. This funding acknowledges Bangladesh’s progress in implementing its National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) and aims to encourage continued reforms amid ongoing economic challenges such as high inflation and job losses, particularly in… [Read More]
EU Launches €1.5M Ukraine2EU Grant to Empower Civil Society in EU Integration
During the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, the European Union and Ukraine jointly announced a €1.5 million Call for Proposals under the Ukraine2EU – EU Integration Support Programme for Ukraine. Scheduled to launch on 1 August 2025, this initiative aims to strengthen the role of Ukrainian civil society organisations in supporting Ukraine’s EU accession… [Read More]
Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025: EU Pledges €2.3 Billion for Reconstruction and Economic Recovery
The European Commission has announced a €2.3 billion package of agreements with international and bilateral financial institutions to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, unveiled at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. This funding includes €1.8 billion in loan guarantees and €580 million in grants under the Ukraine Investment Framework, aiming to mobilize up to €10 billion… [Read More]
€20 Million EU Grant to Pakistan Aims to Strengthen Public Governance and Improve Business Environment
The Government of Pakistan and the European Union have signed a €20 million grant agreement to initiate the “Better Governance and Business Environment” programme. This initiative underscores their joint commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusive economic development in Pakistan. Funded through the EU’s Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021–2027, the initiative aims to improve the competitiveness of… [Read More]
EU Boosts Ukraine’s Recovery with Nearly €600M for Energy, Infrastructure, and Business Support
The European Union is strengthening its economic support for Ukraine with a new funding package of nearly €600 million aimed at revitalizing energy systems, transport infrastructure, and private-sector resilience. The announcement was made during the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, where the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission outlined their commitment…. [Read More]
EU Grants €2.45 Million to Eco Wave Power Consortium for Innovative Atlantic Wave Energy Solutions
Eco Wave Power Global AB, a Swedish company specializing in onshore wave energy technology, has joined the Atlantic Wave Energy Sustainable Deployment Initiative (AWESDI), a €2.45 million transnational project aimed at accelerating the scalable deployment of wave energy across Atlantic coastal regions. The project is funded through the European Union’s Interreg Atlantic Area Programme under… [Read More]
HLPF 2025 Focuses on Empowering Women and Girls for Global Sustainable Progress
From 14 to 23 July 2025, global leaders will convene in New York for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, a critical milestone in advancing the 2030 Agenda. This year’s forum holds particular significance as it serves as a moment of renewed commitment to gender equality, with UN Women spearheading efforts to place… [Read More]
New UK Business-Academia Partnerships Drive Groundbreaking Research
The UK’s Prosperity Partnerships initiative is set to address key industry challenges through 23 newly funded collaborative research projects, covering fields such as drug manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and battery technology. Backed by £41 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and an additional £56 million from business and academic partners,… [Read More]
Breakthrough HIV Drug Lenacapavir Now Accessible to LMICs Through Global Fund Deal
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has signed an access agreement with Gilead Sciences to procure lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This agreement marks a historic milestone: it is the first time an HIV prevention product will be made available in LMICs concurrently… [Read More]
Creative Futures Fund Invests in Groundbreaking Projects for a Bold Creative Future
The Creative Futures Fund is investing $7.8 million in 2024 to support 20 large-scale, boundary-pushing creative projects across all Australian states and territories. Focused on telling distinctly Australian stories, the fund is a key initiative under the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive. It aims to support the creation and sharing of compelling narratives while… [Read More]
Ukraine to Receive €300M from Netherlands for Economic Recovery and Rebuilding
On Thursday, the Netherlands announced a pledge of €300 million for the reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine in 2025 and 2026. The announcement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp during the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) held in Rome, where both he and Prime Minister Dick Schoof were in attendance. The URC… [Read More]
Learn How to Write Technical Cost Proposals – UW & SBDC Webinar July 16
A full-day webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 16, to help small-business owners understand how to develop Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) cost proposals along with their technical components. The session, titled “Crafting Winning SBIR/STTR Cost Proposals: A Deep Dive into Technical Project Descriptions,” will run from 8:30… [Read More]
$700,000 in Arts & Culture Grants Announced by Minneapolis for 2025
The City of Minneapolis has announced a $700,000 investment through the 2025 Cultural District Arts Fund to support local artists, creative entrepreneurs, community placemakers, and cultural organizations that aim to enrich community life through arts and culture. A total of 65 awards will be distributed across the city’s seven designated cultural districts. Mayor Jacob Frey… [Read More]
$3.8 Million Boost for Aboriginal Community Safety Across NSW
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have jointly announced a $3.8 million investment in the first domestic and family violence-specific Aboriginal Community Safety Grant Program. The initiative aims to enhance the safety of Aboriginal women and children across New South Wales by supporting Aboriginal-led projects that address domestic, family, and sexual violence in both urban… [Read More]
NSW Invests $3 Million to Enhance Palliative Care in South Western Sydney
The Minns Labor Government’s 2025–26 Budget includes a $3 million investment to enhance palliative care services across south-western Sydney, improving support for patients and their families. This initiative forms part of the NSW Government’s commitment to delivering World Class End of Life Care. The funding will enable the South Western Sydney Local Health District to… [Read More]
$1 Million NSW Grant to Empower Women Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
The Minns Labor Government in New South Wales is advancing its efforts to promote economic prosperity by supporting more women in establishing and managing their own businesses. Through the Supporting Women in Business program, the government is providing practical assistance in business planning and development. More than $1 million in government grants has been allocated… [Read More]
UK Secures £7.5 Billion Japanese Investment to Boost Key Growth Sectors
The UK government has secured a £7.5 billion investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to support key infrastructure and clean energy projects across the country. The deal was formalized in Tokyo by Minister for Investment, Baroness Poppy Gustafsson, and senior executives from Sumitomo, including CEO of the Energy Transformation Group, Mr. Hajime Mori, and Europe CEO,… [Read More]
New Measures Introduced to Combat Illegal and Unsafe Children’s Care Homes
The UK government has announced a £53 million investment under its Plan for Change to create 200 new placements in high-quality, council-run children’s homes. This initiative aims to better protect vulnerable children from being placed in unsafe and illegal accommodations by expanding regulated, specialized care options across the country. For the first time, government funding… [Read More]
UK–Japan Investment Deal Signed to Strengthen Trade and Economic Ties
The United Kingdom and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to enhance bilateral investment, aiming to significantly increase UK investment into Japan. The agreement was formalized at the British Embassy in Tokyo by UK Minister for Investment, Baroness Poppy Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE, and Mr. Seto Takakazu, State Minister of the Cabinet Office… [Read More]
