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Tag: education

  • Tools Competition Europe

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    More than $2 million in funds for educational innovation open to organizations in Europe and around the world. Today The Learning Agency hosted a Europe-focused call for the fifth cycle of the Tools Competition, a multi-million dollar global competition for innovation in educational technology. The competition hopes to source innovation in educational technology and tools…

  • USAID’s Kumaliza Project

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    Kumaliza Maphunziro a Sekondale “Completing Secondary Education” due October 22nd. With an expected award of $12 million, USAID’s Malawi office in Lilongwe will fund one cooperative agreement, collaborating with service providers in heath, education, community development and the private sector to map services and address gaps across communities in Malawi. The project will cut across…

  • Program Builder Funding Round 13

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    Career Connect Washington seeks industry-aligned programs for career-connected learning opportunities. With bids due to Washington’s Employment Security Department, Career Connect Washington (CCW) intends to fund entities in targeted counties and industry sectors across Washington that can build or expand Career Launch, Career Prep or Career Explore programs. A total of $4 million is available with…

  • CEDEFOP’s Deepening on Microcredentials

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    Labour market sector relevance, quality and inclusion focuses of opportunity due 19 September. CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, is funding research of up to EUR 440 000 to, “deepen understanding of the role played by microcredentials in supporting labour market related and employment relevant education, training and learning.” Grantmakers envision…

  • Strengthening Community Colleges Round 5

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    $65 million available for training grants to improve access to affordable community college training. The United States Department of Labor has announced funding for high-quality workforce training to meet demand in industry and build the skill needs of workers in critical sectors like advanced manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductors and biotech. Applications for this round are…

  • Digital Europe’s ICT Specialist Target

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    “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

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    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…

  • Locally-led Development in Mali

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    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

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    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…

  • DOS English Access Scholarship Program

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    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…

  • Primary Education in Crisis Activity in Ethiopia

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    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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Apprenticeship Skills Fair Day Two

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    Second day in Turin turns focus to protection, mobility and financing of apprentices “Well-designed and well-regulated apprenticeships leads to decent work.” With those words from the ILO’s Claire la Hovary, day 2 of the Skills Fair on Quality Apprenticeships in Turin, Italy kicked off. Aspect Works Director Jason Petrait was on hand for the sessions.…