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  • Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

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    Programme Support Office will coordinate and support the activities of intermediary organisations of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme.  Published last week and due 19 September with an estimated value of EUR 1 800 000, the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme is seeking a support office that will coordinate local contact points across the EU.…

  • DOL ILAB Cambodia Funding

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    $3 million available under FOA-ILAB-24-30 with applications due September 25th and awards expected by the end of the year.  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs recently announced a funding opportunity for international organizations. The full title of this announcement is Increasing Responsiveness of Cambodian Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…