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Are research funding systems stuck in the past?
A recent paper on @pnas.org by Gerald Schweiger & team uncovers inefficiencies, biases in peer review, & how competitive funding often deters high-risk research. Food for thought indeed!

🔗 doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

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The costs of competition in distributing scarce research funds | PNAS
Research funding systems fundamentally influence how science operates. This paper aims to analyze the allocation of competitive research funding fr...
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January 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Team @mysciencework.bsky.social wishes you a Happy New Year packed with success, innovation, & great opportunities for opening science. Let’s make 2025 one to remember!

Keep an eye out for some big updates this year 💪🌟

#Welcome2025 #PolarisOS #Sirius #grantmanagement #researchmanagement
Happy New Year from MyScienceWork
January 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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District leaders are navigating the complex waters of magnet school priority zones, weighing potential legal risks and federal grant implications that could impact thousands of students.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #GrantManagement #DataDrivenDecisions
District reviews magnet priority zones and legal risks tied to federal MSAP grant
Superintendent Hyde said creating magnet-school priority zones requires careful legal review because of the district's unitary-status settlement and could require USDE approval; staff warned a rejected proposal could jeopardize remaining MSAP funds. Staff also outlined seat validation and the difficulty of expanding programs without sufficient contiguous classroom space.
citizenportal.ai
September 26, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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We're hiring a Grants Manager at the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics! Help support the full lifecycle of sponsored research funding, from proposal development to compliance and financial oversight.

Apply today: opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/grants-...

#NowHiring #Careers #GrantManagement
June 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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APHRC has launched a suite of French-language courses on Research and Grant Management Capacity Strengthening!

🔗 Explore these and over 30 other courses available on VLA, in English, and French and enrol today: buff.ly/O6VxNBI

#APHRCVLA #GrantManagement #ResearchCapacity #FrancophoneAfrica
April 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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We are happy to announce our first Request for Proposals to support Grant Management! Please visit our Proposals information to find out more about this opportunity and the full timeline. #rfp #grantmanagement

www.solaropportunitiesindiana.org/proposals
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March 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Jamestown City Council faces critical financial insights as auditors flag weaknesses in reporting and fund balance, raising alarms over potential deficits.

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#JamestownChautauquaCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #FinancialTransparency #JamestownCityCouncil #GrantManagement
External auditors report no conflicts but flag ARPA reporting and segregation-of-duties weaknesses
An external audit presented to Jamestown City Council found no auditor independence issues, tested ARPA, CDBG and SAFER grants, and recommended management fixes for segregation of duties and missing ARPA reporting items as unassigned fund balance dipped to about 6.6%.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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A big welcome to our new Grants and Development Manager, Evan Bacon!

#newhire #savecaliforniasalmon #GrantManagement
July 30, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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Benton Harbor is racing against the clock to finalize $2 million in critical ARPA contracts, with the future of essential water and lead-line projects hanging in the balance.

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City racing to finalize ARPA contracts, staff says lead-line and water‑plant work must close by Sept. 30
City Manager Mr. Little told the committee that ARPA and state-subgrant deadlines require the city to finalize about $2 million in billing and complete lead‑line/water-plant contracts to avoid returning funds to the federal/state grant programs.
citizenportal.ai
September 28, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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Polk County’s health services are facing a potential $150,000 budget cut that could lead to fewer immunization clinics and vital disease investigations starting in 2027.

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Polk County health director warns regionalization could cut local services and cost department $150,000
Polk County Health Director Julianne Vanloo told the Board of Supervisors that Iowa HHS's administrative regionalization plan will insert lead agencies and cap lead overhead at 15%, a change she says will reduce Polk County's public-health funding by about $150,000 beginning in 2027 and strain local services.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Everyday Donors, #ImpactInvesting, 2025 Trends (1); Change & #GrantManagement 4 #Funders (2); #InKindDonations (3); #Nonprofits Prep 4 #Trump 2.0 (4) + #InterimStaff or #PermanentStaff or #Consultant? (5) ow.ly/Zjly50UEv51 ow.ly/R56O50UEv4Y ow.ly/PtM650UEv4Z ow.ly/6n8p50UEv52 ow.ly/iWC450UEv50
How to Find and Nurture Everyday Donors
Plus, the cautionary tale of the Internet Archive; and are ‘impact investors’ really tracking the consequences of their investments?
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January 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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#FederalPrograms #K12Education #EducationPolicy #SchoolFunding #TitleI #ContinuingResolution #GrantManagement #StudentPrivacy #DistrictLeadership #PublicEducation #EnchantED #EnchantEDllc enchantedllc.substack.com/p/federal-pr...
Federal Programs Weekly Brief
Week of August 31–September 6, 2026 · Issue 25
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September 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Creating applications to report grant data. 📊 What data does your organization need, and is there a more efficient way to track it? 🤔 #GrantManagement #DataTracking #TechForGoodhttps://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/projects/quickstart-devzone-app/devzone-app-3
February 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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📢 Join us virtually to launch our courses in French!

#IamAPHRC is launching a suite of French-language courses on Research and Grant Management Strengthening on April 1, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal.

Register to participate in the online event: buff.ly/aj1Lfjo

#APHRCVLA #GrantManagement
March 30, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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The Northern Nye County Hospital District faces a significant setback as HRSA denies their reimbursement request, leaving trustees to weigh their next move.

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#NyeCounty #NV #CitizenPortal #NyeCountyHospital #GrantManagement #HealthResources
Grant administrator: HRSA denied first reimbursement request; board pauses draws
Kristin Yumina, grants administrator, told the Northern Nye County Hospital District that HRSA denied the district's first reimbursement request because the project timeline and county procurement steps are incomplete; trustees discussed pausing draws and considering a change of scope or withdrawal.
citizenportal.ai
September 22, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Missing EU logo? Tiny wording error?
That “small” slip can cost you up to 3% of your grant — even if the project is flawless.

Under 2021–2027 rules, communication = legal obligation. Wrong logo, wrong text, no policy link? Financial correction.

Worth the risk?
#EUfunding #GrantManagement #EUpolicy
February 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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📅 Start: 3 November 2026
⏰ Registration deadline: 20 October 2026

The program is offered in cooperation with Campus Wien Academy, EuroVienna and KDZ.

🔗 Learn more and register:
www.campusacademy.at/angebot/deta...

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Certified Program: EU Project Management : Campus Wien Academy
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August 26, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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Cowlitz County is taking major steps to protect the Mount St. Helens Monument with new funding for environmental treatments and essential personnel changes!

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#CowlitzCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #GrantManagement #HumanResources
Council Discusses Treatment Funding for Mount St. Helens Monument Operations
Council outlines funding for seasonal treatments around Mount St. Helens Monument area.
citizenportal.ai
August 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Monroe County Council just approved $153,744 to fix funding errors for the High-Tech Crime Unit, ensuring they can tackle cybercrime effectively!

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#MonroeCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #GrantManagement #FiscalTransparency #CommunitySafety #MonroeCountyCrimeUnit
Council approves adjustment to high-tech crime unit funding amid appropriation errors
Council allocates $153,744 for high-tech crime unit following funding reconciliation discussion.
citizenportal.ai
May 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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St. Tammany Parish is gearing up for a transformative 2026 budget with plans to enhance transit services and support local arts, but the clock is ticking on funding sustainability!

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#TammanyParish #LA #CitizenPortal #GrantManagement #TransitImprovements #StTammanyParish
Slidell Transit Phase 2 Plan Includes Micro Transit Pilot and Arts Community Assessment
Slidell aims to enhance transit services and support local arts with new assessments.
citizenportal.ai
September 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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The jury is set to review five competitive proposals for FEMA grant-management services, aiming to make a crucial selection before the looming deadline!

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#MarksvilleAvoyellesParish #LA #GrantManagement #CommunityOversight #CitizenPortal #ProposalReview #MarksvilleFEMA
Jury to review multiple proposals for FEMA grant-management services ahead of Aug. 17 deadline
Staff reported five proposals for FEMA grant-management services; jurors asked for proposals to be provided to members and for a project oversight committee to review and recommend a selection at the next meeting.
citizenportal.ai
August 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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#Philanthropy Steps Into the #Trump #Breach (1); #ArtificialIntelligence & #Automation (2-4) + #Nonprofit #GrantManagement (5-6): ow.ly/V0HS50VBVsM ow.ly/HEZz50VBVsL ow.ly/bYpR50VBVsJ ow.ly/C6ik50VBVsK ow.ly/ILqp50VBVsQ ow.ly/zxAb50VBVsO
More than 78 funders sign Meet the Moment pledge to increase grants
More than 78 funders sign Meet the Moment pledge to increase grants. The Meet the Moment pledge is a call to action that aims to address the gap in coordinated response from the philanthropic sector f...
ow.ly
April 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Lawmakers are sounding the alarm on skyrocketing community-care costs for veterans, demanding transparency and urgent solutions before the projected $42 billion bill hits by 2028.

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Lawmakers press VA on surging community-care costs, grant delays and home‑loan rollouts
Committee members demanded explanation for projected community-care cost growth, pressed for accounting transparency, flagged unfunded transition grants and heard the VA set a June 15 start date for partial-claims loan relief.
citizenportal.ai
June 5, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Significant delays are impacting key initiatives like Allcove and EMPath, raising questions about funding and future timelines in California's community advocacy efforts.

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#CA #GrantManagement #CitizenPortal #ConstructionDelays
Committee hears grants update; staff cites delays in Allcove, EMPath and community advocacy portfolios
Staff told the Budget and Fiscal Advisory Committee that Allcove sites and EMPath grants face construction and permitting delays and that some community advocacy contracts need documentation updates; staff said extensions and reversion protections reduce the risk of funds reverting to the state.
citizenportal.ai
April 21, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Riverton's Finance Director reports a strong fiscal close for FY2026, with the general fund boasting a nearly $600,000 positive margin despite grant timing challenges!

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Riverton closes FY2026 with stable finances; grants drive capital timing
Finance Director Harris told the council the city closed fiscal year 2026 in a stable position with a nearly $600,000 positive margin in the general fund; variances in enterprise funds reflect grant timing and multiyear capital projects, not structural overspending.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM