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  • RIS Education Open Call

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    Can you offer high-quality education, reach a large audience and market, and gain recognition efficiently with a lasting effect? Due 17 July with total available funding of  1 500 000,00 €, the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) education open call addresses four possible topic proposals: EIT Urban Mobility imagines a wide range of growth opportunities through this funding, including,…

  • DOL Critical Sectors Grants 

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    Two rounds due in July will award $12 million to “support transformative efforts to improve job quality and availability of good jobs.” Last week the United States Department of Labor announced up to 10 awards with a ceiling of $3 million each to benefit communities that have historically faced barriers to employment in good jobs.…

  • Data Space For Skills

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    Closing 29 May, the call seeks to develop and deploy a secure and trusted data space for skills. Recognizing that data is at the core of skills, education, training and employment, Digital Europe is funding EUR 3 000 000 to build a trusted data space with potential for innovative applications. Databases can provide value for…

  • DOS Women in Cybersecurity

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    Due June 21st, two grants will catalyze job creation for women in cybersecurity. The Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs will fund two grantees at up to $1 million each to prepare women to enter the cybersecurity field in the Middle East and North Africa. DOS has identified a two-prong approach: The funding…

  • Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities

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    USDOL Announces Round 6 for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions due June 20th. The US Department of Labor has announced another round of funding that will provide resources to create economic mobility and address inequities for historically marginalized communities of color. With a focus on rural areas and underserved and underrepresented communities, a…

  • ReferNet Spain Closes 24 May

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    ReferNet supports operations of the European network for VET, and the call will select one applicant from Spain. ReferNet supports cooperation on VET between the EU and member states, facilitating the flow of information to build mutual awareness across the EU. ReferNet supports Cedefop in monitoring, assessment and reporting on countries’ progress in implementing shared…

  • Georgian TVET Support Program

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    DOS Technical and Vocational Education and Training support program will fund two grants at $100k each. Applications are due July 1st for grant applications that will meet the program objectives, with public-private partnerships encouraged to apply: Like we see in the US, gender imbalances across training programs is a challenge to the participation of women…

  • USAID Promoting Human Rights In Armenia

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    $10 million available to US or international organizations over 5 years, due June 21st. Citing “human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia” USAID-Yerevan intends to fund one grantee to prevent and respond to human rights violations and enhance rights protections. Grantmakers envision the activity will improve legal and regulatory frameworks for human rights protections, leadning…

  • Department of State AI Security Opportunity

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    Titled “Increasing Cyber and Physical Security of Global Artificial Intelligence Research and Development,” DOS will fund 1 award. With $2 million available and a due date of May 31st, the US Department of State has announced an open competition that will advance the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation’s foreign assistance mission by convening the…

  • Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

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    Cross-border exchange program will select intermediary organisations to implement entrepreneurship programme. Due 27 June, with EUR 5 000 000 available, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme for new and aspiring entrepreneurs, giving them the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses. The programme envisions a mutual exchange where experienced entrepreneurs…

  • Expanding Access to Basic Education in LAC

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    USAID will fund one award at $25 million to expand inclusive access to quality basic education in Latin America and the Caribbean.  With the goal of “expanded inclusive access to quality basic education for marginalized and vulnerable learners,” USAID will fund a five year cooperative agreement at up to $25 million, with applications due May…

  • FY25 Critical Language Scholarships Program

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    Due June 3rd, the effort will increase the number of Americans who learn critical foreign languages. With nearly $9 million available to one awardee, the Department of State’s U.S. Study Abroad Branch is seeking administration of the Critical Language Scholarship program in support of foreign policy goals including bolstering national security, promoting U.S. competetiveness and…

  • Youth Apprenticeship Week Begins May 5th

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    Announced by DOL, the first Youth Apprenticeship Week will celebrate the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship for youth. Following on from successful recent National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, Youth Apprenticeship Week will help build momentum and raise awareness about the career-building opportunities apprenticeship offers young people.  Each day of Youth Apprenticeship Week has its own theme:  Read…

  • Erasmus+ Support for Apprentices

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    Call closing 4 June will build support structures and networks for apprentice mobility. Falling under the umbrella of “European policy experimentations” Priority 5 and based on the 2020 Council Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training, funding is available for apprentice mobility, the opportunity to learn abroad.  Grantmakers envision that funded projects under this priority will…

  • Youth Open Geospatial Data Activity

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    USAID will fund up to 3 grants to increase the availability of and access to open geospatial data. Through engagement with youth-led and youth-serving organizations, the United States Agency for International Development is set to award up to 3 grants ranging from $500k to $7.5 million for their Youth Open Geospatial Data Activity (YODA), due…

  • USDOL Defines Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

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    Training and Employment Notice 23-23 aligns pre-apprenticeships with EEO language and WIOA Final Rule. With USDOL focused on apprenticeship rulemaking, this recent TEN outlines how pre-apprenticeships can increase access to apprenticeships, especially “those historically underserved…” providing, “examples of quality pre-apprenticeship programs in diverse settings.” USDOL’s Employment and Training Agency recognizes that while they don’t oversee…