On July 15, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released a modified request for applications (RFA) for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program, focused on education and workforce development.

In response to the global COVID-19 crisis, Global Water 2020 has developed several resources to aid WASH stakeholders in their fundraising efforts in relation to COVID-19.

The Rapid Response Grants aim at increasing the resilience of protected areas and local communities’ livelihoods facing the risks and difficulties of the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

Key information:

DEADLINE: This is an open-ended call until 31 December 2020, 23:59 Brussels time. Applicants can apply at any time before the deadline. It is aimed that the final decision on awarding the grant will be taken within 6 weeks of the receipt of proposals.

One Young World surveyed 1,000 young people from over 65 countries to gather information on how young people are affected by COVID-19. 

Survey results tell us that a staggering 72% of young people have volunteered their time to help others during this pandemic, and two-thirds (62%) don't believe that government has adequately addressed their concerns on the pandemic.

The report takes a look at what is affecting young people most, and what they are looking for during this crisis.  

As of March of 2020, The Pollination Project has redirected all of our focus, support, and seed funding to uplifting the selfless actions of frontline grassroots volunteers working in response to COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) in their communities.

Who are these everyday heroes?

They are community groups organizing grocery drives and supply delivery for elderly neighbors in New York City, or chefs converting their restaurants to community kitchens for children & families who are food insecure.