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  • 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…

  • WA Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Department of State Cloud Global

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    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…

  • Expanding Academia-Enterprise Collaborations

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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…

  • USAID Ghana Youth Activity

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    $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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…