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  • 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…

  • EU-Ukraine Cluster Partnership Programme

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    Effort to boost business collaboration between the EU and Ukraine closes 4 June. Integrating Ukraine into the single market is a key EU priority, with funders recognizing the opportunity to boost business collaboration and promote regional economic growth. Grantmakers have identified industrial ecosystems of importance that offer the possibility for growth and collaboration, including: With…

  • WA: Apprenticeship Building America Opens Today

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    Nearly $3 million available for Registered Apprenticeships and Recognized Pre-apprenticeships in Washington State. Today Washington State’s Employment Security Department, on behalf of Career Connect Washington, will open round 3 of Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) program builder funding. ABA is funded by the US Department of Labor and seeks to, “strengthen, modernize, expand, and diversify Registered…

  • USAID Sierra Leone, Uganda & DR Congo

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    Grants totaling more than $134 million will improve health outcomes, offer HIV programming and provide technical assistance. Over the past few weeks the United States Agency for International Development has announced grants for health activities spanning Africa, from Sierra Leone in the west to the Democratic Republic of Congo and on to Uganda in the…

  • NSF Global Centers Funding

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    Up to seven awardees will lead international, interdisciplinary bioeconomy research centers. With an emphasis on broadening participation and community engagement that lead to societal benefits, the National Science Foundation has announced $25 million in funding, due June 11th, for use-inspired research that addresses global challenges through the bioeconomy. Grantees will, “prioritize research collaborations that foster…

  • Promoting An Inclusive West Africa

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    Department of State will award 1 grant at $1.25 million, with applications due May 7th. Earlier this month the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor announced an open competition to address ethnic marginalization across Coastal West Africa. The opportunity is open to both U.S.-based and foreign NGOs. DRL identifies two core objectives that a…

  • EU Girls and Women in Digital

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    The call aims to enhance the involvement of girls and women in information and communication technology. With EUR 2.000.000 available and a deadline of 29 May, Girls and Women in Digital is a funding programme delivered by the Digital Europe Programme, a new EU funding programme bringing digital technologies to businesses, citizens and public administrations.…

  • Apprenticeship NPRM Comments Due Monday

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    USDOL’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking intends to enhance apprenticeship system with help from the public. At 779 pages, the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from USDOL seeks to update the nation’s Registered Apprenticeship system to expand the system with quality, center equity and clarify the roles of partners in the system. You can submit your…