Selected Grant News Headlines

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

Future Perspectives on Mrna Technology in the UK

More than 75 of the UK's leading scientists, clinicians and industry experts gathered at an Imperial Business Partners' event in September.The event, Future directions: mRNA technology in the UK,...more

Six U of G Researchers Receive Funding to Study Animal Health and Food Safety

Six University of Guelph researchers have received over $3 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) to explore novel approaches to...more

Soil Health, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Agrifood Systems

Soil Health, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Agrifood Systems: CIMMYT Takes the Stage at COP29.CIMmyT will advocate for resilient and sustainable food systems through science, innovation, and...more

Prince William Focuses on Climate During South Africa Earthshot Visit

William has said Africa holds a "special place" in his heart.The Earthshot Prize, launched in 2021 through William's Royal Foundation, aims to inspire innovative solutions to pressing environmental...more

Social Media and Generative Ai Can Have A Large Climate Impact €“ Here's How to Reduce Yours

Reducing the amount of time spent on social media can directly decrease energy consumption.Unlike when you stream video or load a large web page, with generative AI most energy is used at their end,...more

Workshop "Innovation in Resilient Educational Infrastructure"

CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean - organizes the Innovation Workshop on resilient and transformative educational infrastructure for learning.The objective is to promote...more

Canada Releases Draft Regulations to Cap Pollution, Drive Innovation, and Create Jobs in the ...

The oil and gas sector is Canada's largest source of greenhouse gas pollution.The cap will help the sector remain competitive as the global economy continues to decarbonize.The emissions cap will...more

Business Council Launches Can-Do Campaign, Pushes Canadian Policy-Makers to Go From ...

Business Council launches Can-Do campaign, pushes Canadian policy-makers to go from worst to first in economic growth.Business Council of Canada (BCC) is calling on Canadians to urge their elected...more

Sfu Launches Global Institute For Agritech to Lead Agricultural Technology Innovation

SFU's Global Institute for Agritech is a new, multi-faculty, global research institute.It aims to advance agritech research and facilitate collaboration with partners around the world.Researchers...more

Multi-Stakeholder Action Drives Sustainable Rice and Shrimp Farming Through Nature-Positive Solutions

Multi-stakeholder collaboration is essential for food systems transformation.The Integrated Rice and Shrimp Farming initiative in the Mekong Delta brings together farmers, businesses, civil society...more



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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise


To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.




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