Author: jpetrait

  • Digital Europe’s ICT Specialist Target

    “Specialised Education Programmes in Key Capacity Areas” aims to see 20 million ICT specialists in the EU by 2030. Earlier this month the Digital Europe Programme opened a new round of funding intended to grow the number of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialists to 20 million by 2030. This ambitious target is backed up…

  • Northwest Misses On Apprenticeship Funding

    Once again competitive federal grant funds don’t make their way to WA, OR, ID, MT.  Last week the Biden-Harris administration awarded nearly a quarter-billion dollars to modernize, diversify and expand registered apprenticeship and no organizations from Washington, Oregon or Idaho won funding. This continues a pattern of the Pacific Northwest missing out on federal grant…

  • WA Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program

    Washington State Department of Commerce announces funding of up to $1.5 million for cohort 2.5. The Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program’s new cohort will grow cluster operations while driving innovation in key sectors around Washington, attracting talent and capital. This economic development strategy will strengthen industry ecosystems and accelerate economic development. 10 total awards will range…

  • USDOL Training and Employment Notice 23-23

    Wednesday’s Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs webinar reviewed recent guidance. After a welcome from John Ladd, Apprenticeship Administrator at ETA, presenters reviewed the new Training and Employment Notice issued on March 5th, TEN No. 23-23, on what makes quality pre-apprenticeship programs. With registered apprenticeship codified and structured into state and federal regulations, pre-apprenticeship can sometimes lack the…

  • Enterprise Europe Network Accepting Proposals

    Deadline 19 September to offer business support and advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises.  The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) offers services for businesses including information, advisory, feedback, partnering, innovation, technology and knowledge transfer. The call due in July will allow the network to function between  July 2025 and the end of 2028, with a…

  • Locally-led Development in Mali

    USAID’s call for concept papers from local actors is due August 16th. The United States Agency for International Development is seeking concept papers focused on peace and democracy, agriculture and economic growth, health, and education and youth for upcoming locally led development funding opportunities. USAID intends to work collaboratively with applicants on their technical approach,…

  • E-BOOST Electromobility Funding

    Program aims to support European electromobility SMEs through training and reskilling.  E-BOOST, a cluster collaboration project focusing on electromobility, is funding nearly €1.4 million in projects, set to take place over 30 months and funded at €120 000 each. Applications are due 31 July. E-BOOST’s specific objectives include a strong and resilient electromobility ecosystem, innovation…

  • Department of State Cloud Global

    The project will work with partner countries to, “adopt world-leading cloud-based cybersecurity, data protection, disaster response, and recovery solutions.”  $4 million is available to one future grantee to lead this global cybersecurity project with an initial focus on Pacific Island nations. US-based non-profits and foreign NGOs and businesses are eligible to apply.  Applications are due…

  • DOS English Access Scholarship Program

    Department of State will fund three grantees to implement program with total funding of $1.2 million. With funding available from the U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, eligibility for the opportunity includes both U.S. and Uzbekistan non-profit/civil society/NGOs and educational institutions with at least three years of experience administering similar projects. The Access Program seeks to equip…

  • Expanding Academia-Enterprise Collaborations

    Horizon Europe seeks to foster innovation ecosystems, with applications due 19 September. With an available budget of EUR 2 500 000, Horizon Europe is calling for proposals that will support educational and research institutions in taking a greater entrepreneurial role. Outcomes expected: Additional outcomes include improvements in start-ups, ecosystem engagement, youth employability and more. Target…

  • New DOL International Labor Notices

    Notices of intent in South America and the Indo-Pacific seek to improve worker rights. This week USDOL’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs announced two new notices of intent to fund improved worker rights around the world.  Strengthening Decent Work in the Fishing Sector in South America will provide one award at $5 million. Improving Worker…

  • Upskilling Construction Professionals In Europe

    BUILD UP Skills interventions for building decarbonisation due 19 September. Sponsored by the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, the BUILD UP Skills initiative seeks to support upskilling construction professionals as the renovate high performance buildings and construct nearly Zero-Energy Buildings. Training and qualification interventions aligned with the EU Green Deal are required to…

  • USAID’s Afghanistan Integrated Youth Activity

    One award of $62 million will be made, with applications due in just over a month on July 12th. The United States Agency for International Development, via offices in Kabul, is funding an activity that aims to empower Afghan youth with a focus on girls and young women by preparing them with market-relevant technical and…

  • EISMEA Innovation Procurement Hubs

    The funding opportunity will build strong links between innovators and public administration in mobility, green and digital transition, health and education. With a due date of August 20th and funding available up to EUR 3 900 000, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency is seeking to support the public procurement of innovation initiatives…

  • Primary Education in Crisis Activity in Ethiopia

    Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa will make one $35 million award, with applications due July 1st.  The United States Agency for International Development is partnering with The LEGO Foundation as they seek qualified entities to implement education activities in Ethiopia. USAID funding is not restricted, While LEGO Foundation funding is restricted to non-profit entities and organizations recognized…

  • USAID Ghana Youth Activity

    $15 million available to a Ghanaian organization to empower youth and advance social, economic and civic development. Applications close July 26th for this single grant and will be awarded to an organization in Ghana with a defined youth-led and locally-led program that will improve employability, strengthen civic engagement and improve access to essential services. USAID’s…