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Fourteen forestry businesses in Tanzania just won over $42,000 each to turn sustainable ideas into thriving companies. The Finland-backed grants aim to create jobs while protecting Tanzania's forests.
Twelve researchers tried something radical: they worked together to decide which grant applications would best serve science, then applied as a team. Both proposals won funding, offering a blueprint for fixing our broken grant system.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
A crypto exchange is handing out $10,000 grants to African tech innovators building fintech and payment solutions. Winners will also pitch their ideas to investors at Africa's largest tech expo in Lagos.
A federal judge has restored over $100 million in humanities funding, ruling that grant terminations violated constitutional protections and involved viewpoint discrimination. The decision protects hundreds of research projects and affirms limits on executive power.
Ethiopia just secured a transformative $100 million grant from the United Arab Emirates to supercharge its innovation and technology sectors. The funding will help thousands of small businesses in tech, agriculture, and energy build a brighter future.
Singer Amy Grant releases her first album in 13 years this May after recovering from a traumatic brain injury that left her unconscious for 10 minutes. The 10-track record transforms her hardest moments into hopeful music about resilience.
South Africa is investing R292.8 billion in social grants next year, lifting payments for elderly, disabled, and families with children while extending emergency support through 2027. For millions of households, these increases mean the difference between food on the table and empty shelves.
Finland and Tanzania are building a thriving partnership that's turning sustainable forestry into jobs and innovation. Over the past decade, Finnish investment has helped launch East Africa's first advanced timber manufacturer and 14 green enterprises.
A £1 million grant will help thousands of people across the UK find and keep safe housing over the next two years. The Julia Rausing Trust's donation to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity comes as 85% of frontline workers report increased demand for homelessness services.
Four teams of teachers in Amery, Wisconsin transformed small mini-grants into big wins for students. From safety vests enabling year-round forest learning to an adaptive tricycle changing one child's behavior, these $600 investments prove innovation doesn't need a big budget.
A cryptocurrency platform in Africa just launched a grant that includes more than money. It's part of a smarter approach to helping tech companies grow sustainably.
The Southeast Polk Education Foundation just handed teachers a $30,000 check to fund creative classroom projects. The money will support innovation grants that help educators bring world-class learning experiences to their students.
After a traumatic brain injury left her struggling with memory and depression, singer Amy Grant received simple advice from a doctor that transformed her recovery. Two years later, she's releasing her most personal album yet.
The Federal University of Technology in Minna just secured major funding that will transform agricultural education and research capacity. Among 10 universities nationwide selected, FUT Minna landed a billion-naira farm grant plus two international research awards. #
The Colorado city of Durango just launched two sustainability grants worth up to $10,000 each to help businesses go green and make electric vehicle charging easier for workers. Applications close in early April for programs that turn solar power into daily commutes and keep waste out of landfills.
Bloomington is giving $1,000 grants to nonprofits when their volunteers get recognized through the 2026 Be More Awards. The city is asking residents to nominate outstanding volunteers who make their community better.
Madison County educators are bringing cutting-edge science and technology programs to their classrooms thanks to innovation grants from a major infrastructure company. The investment promises to spark curiosity in the next generation of Kentucky engineers and scientists.
A New York county just became the state's only community to win a major federal clean energy grant. The $250,000 will jumpstart projects that cut emissions while creating local jobs.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
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