In Memoriam: Ross Glen, Calgary Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Multiple UCalgary faculties benefited from entrepreneur's support for education and community organizations.
Ross Glen, founder of RGO Office Products, passed away on March 8 at the age of 87.
Glen and RGO supported many organizations in Alberta, including the Calgary Chamber, EducationMatters, YWCA of Calgary, Banff Centre, Hull Services, and the Children's Wish Foundation of Calgary.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Wealthy Families Urged to Invest For Societal Impact 
Wealth managers are seeing a growing demand for strategies that balance financial returns with social outcomes.The 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index assesses 170 countries across key indicators,...more
Wealth managers are seeing a growing demand for strategies that balance financial returns with social outcomes.The 2025 AlTi Global Social Progress Index assesses 170 countries across key indicators,...more
Um Gets $2.6M to Expand Mental Health, Preschool Education Programs
Foundation: Kellogg Foundation
The Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies and Communities program provides training and resources to support preschool teachers, students and students' families.The Clinic for Outreach and Personal...more
Foundation: Kellogg Foundation
The Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies and Communities program provides training and resources to support preschool teachers, students and students' families.The Clinic for Outreach and Personal...more
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation Announces Availability of $50000 in College Scholarships 
The application for Credit Union of Colorado Foundation college scholarships opened on March 15.The Foundation will provide a $5,000 scholarship to 10 students for a total of $50,000 in tuition...more
The application for Credit Union of Colorado Foundation college scholarships opened on March 15.The Foundation will provide a $5,000 scholarship to 10 students for a total of $50,000 in tuition...more
Johnston Community College Receives Grant to Support Minority Male Success Initiative 
Johnston Community College is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.The Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) in support of the College's Minority Male Success Initiative.The...more
Johnston Community College is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.The Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) in support of the College's Minority Male Success Initiative.The...more
Dell Med Earns Continued Accreditation 
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education will continue to fully accredit Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin for the next eight years.The LCME is the accrediting body for...more
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education will continue to fully accredit Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin for the next eight years.The LCME is the accrediting body for...more
Medical Curriculum 2.0: Integrating Technology and Innovation in Medical Education 
Medical students will practice in a world where technology is a more integrated part of health care.Technology and innovation should become a cornerstone of medical education and training.Responsible...more
Medical students will practice in a world where technology is a more integrated part of health care.Technology and innovation should become a cornerstone of medical education and training.Responsible...more
Summit Pacific Medical Center Named Finalist For 2024 Rural Hospital Leadership Award 
Summit Pacific Medical Center has been named a finalist for the nationwide 2024 Rural Hospital Leadership Award by the American Hospital Association.The hospital has been recognized for its...more
Summit Pacific Medical Center has been named a finalist for the nationwide 2024 Rural Hospital Leadership Award by the American Hospital Association.The hospital has been recognized for its...more
Empowerment Through Art: Cac-Funded Summer Youth Programs Offer Unique Opportunities 
The summer 2025 program offerings meld the arts with science and technology training.The six-week program serves youth ages six through 18 via the visual arts, dance, band, and orchestra.The program...more
The summer 2025 program offerings meld the arts with science and technology training.The six-week program serves youth ages six through 18 via the visual arts, dance, band, and orchestra.The program...more
News Honouring the Life and Legacy of John Marsden 
The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be awarded next year, honouring the late, great literary legend who passed away last December.Marsden started his career as a teacher before...more
The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be awarded next year, honouring the late, great literary legend who passed away last December.Marsden started his career as a teacher before...more
School Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence 
Keelan's teacher Sinead Oakes said AI had prompted his creativity, not replaced it.She said she had to "retrain" her mind to ensure AI was used for the benefit of her pupils.Danielle Perry said that...more
Keelan's teacher Sinead Oakes said AI had prompted his creativity, not replaced it.She said she had to "retrain" her mind to ensure AI was used for the benefit of her pupils.Danielle Perry said that...more
Sunday March 23, 2025
Social Entrepreneurship
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Sustainable Principles for an Innovating Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles, an agreement signed by 34 banks, including the original eight of the nation’s leading banks, that covered nine key areas: environmental and social risk management, environmental and social footprint, human rights, women’s economic empowerment, financial inclusion, environmental and social governance, capacity building, collaborative partnerships and reporting.
