Tag: grant
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Women’s Amplified Voices in the Economy
Funding opportunity from the US Department of State’s Office of Global Womens Issues closes February 24th. With two grants available for an estimated total program funding amount of $3.5 million, Women’s Amplified Voices in the Economy (WAVE) resources are available for programs to, “…address systemic barriers impeding women’s access to economic opportunity and decision-making over…
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USAID Energy Talent Development
West Africa activity will result in one award of $8 million, with applications set to close January 24th. Power Africa “Energy Talent Development – West Africa” will work with local institutions to transition the region to sustainable low-carbon energy systems. Grantmakers hope to see an increase in the availability of and access to affordable, reliable,…
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USAID BEST Phase II Activity
Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency cooperative agreement applications close February 12th. With the goal of advancing key elements of phase I and incorporating new, long-term sustainability elements, BEST Phase II intends to: By working with the Mongolian government and civil society organizations, the project will improve competetiveness to better grow and diversify Mongolia’s economy.…
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Upskilling and reskilling the Tourism Ecosystem
Call for proposals released yesterday, with EUR 1 000 000 available and applications due 13 February. The Skill-for-tourism call seeks to enhance data management and sharing capabilities, including development of guidelines to support the use of the D3Hub, which supports tourism ecosystems in their green and digital transitions. As part of the work, the call…
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FY25 AmeriCorps Grants
Program continues to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Another round of AmeriCorps funding is available, with applications due January 23rd, 2025, successful applicants notified in mid-April and awards issued in July. This round of AmeriCorps priortizes organizations that serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, tribal communities, and…
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Investment, Jobs and Income – Haiti
USAID-Port Au Prince will award $15 million, with applications set to close December 13th. The goals of the funding include the production of new financing catalyzed for Haitian businesses, improved business performance through collaboration within supply chains and a significant number of new jobs created. Funded activities could include the development of a finance provider…
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Workforce Pathways for Youth
Dislocated Worker National Reserve Grants will fund 14 awards of up to $3.3 million each. USDOL has announced Workforce Pathways for Youth rounds 4 and 5, funding national out-of-school time organizations to offer work-based learning, job training and career pathways for underserved youth, with activities occurring after school and during the summer. Applications are due…
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Commerce: EDA Build to Scale
US Department of Commerce aims to increase the capacity of entrepreneurs, with up to $5 million per award. Due October 28th to Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, Build to Scale will assist entrepreneurs in demonstrating, deploying and delivering new technologies by starting and growing new companies and creating and sustaining new, good jobs. Funding is available…
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USAID Zambia Climate Change
Acting on Climate Change Together funding opportunity closes October 28th. USAID is seeking applications for one cooperative agreement, funded at up to $3.4 million, with a qualified entity to implement the program. The Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines three program objectives: USAID anticipates a period of performance of 3 years, with an estimated start date…
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Tools Competition Europe
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…
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USAID’s Kumaliza Project
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…
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Digital Europe’s Specialised Education Programmes
Call supports higher education in training digital specialists and increasing capacity of digital skills. Due 21 November with a total funding amount of up to EUR 55 000 000, the Digital Europe Programme will fund the development of digital educational ecosystems that include higher education and innovative industry partners to attract and retain talent. Proposals…
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Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, grants are available to state partnerships for electrified vehicles. With a focus on small and medium sized manufacturers, the US Department of Energy announced $50 million in funding for 6 awards to eligible state governments (MI, OH, IN, KY, TN, IL) that will then make awards to perform…
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FY24 Good Jobs Challenge
US Economic Development Administration opens $25 million, with applications due September 27th. Targeting jobs that advance industries key to US economic competitiveness, the Good Jobs Challenge is offering another round of funding focused on roles that do not require a four year degree. The notice of funding opportunity calls out the implementation of training in…
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Program Builder Funding Round 13
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…
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YouthBuild Closes September 16th
DOL’s Employment and Training Administration expects to make 75 awards with total program funding set at $99 million. Another round of YouthBuild focused on opportunity youth ages 16 to 24 is due next month, with a competitive process identifying up to 75 grantees that will provide pre-apprenticeship services to support education, occupational skills training and…