House advances one‑year bridge funding for anti‑trafficking services amid debate over fairness Lawmakers approved a targeted, time‑limited allocation to shore up Preble Street’s anti‑trafficking services after federal funding delays, but floor debate focused on whether state funds should go to a single provider and whether the federal gap is resolving.

Maine lawmakers just approved a crucial one-year funding measure for Preble Street’s anti-trafficking services, but fierce debate over fairness and funding allocation is heating up.

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Henderson council backs phased $57 million Kerr Lake expansion and authorizes staff to seek funding The Henderson City Council approved a phased $57 million plan to expand Kerr Lake Regional Water to a high-rated 20 MGD capacity and authorized staff to pursue additional funding to cover a more-than-$17.107 million shortfall.

Henderson City Council has greenlit a $57 million phased expansion of Kerr Lake Regional Water, but a staggering $17 million funding gap looms large.

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#HendersonCityVanceCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #WaterInfrastructure #HendersonCity #FundingGap

WSDOT and county officials warn of aging bridges and widening funding gap State and local bridge engineers told the Washington State Transportation Commission that thousands of bridges are aging and funding is insufficient for needed preservation, citing a $143 billion replacement value, rising emergency repairs and a 2025 gap between $457 million in local asks and $84 million awarded in federal grants.

Washington's bridges are aging fast, with nearly 10% in poor condition and a staggering $457 million in local funding requests going largely unmet.

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Maine DOT presents $4.5 billion multiyear work plan, warns of growing funding gap Maine Department of Transportation outlined a multiyear $4.5 billion work plan that emphasizes asset preservation, complete-streets changes and a projected structural shortfall near $160 million by 2028; the plan relies in part on Transcap bonding and uncertain federal reauthorization.

Maine's Department of Transportation just unveiled a staggering $4.5 billion multiyear work plan, but warns of a looming $160 million funding gap by 2028 that could jeopardize the state's infrastructure!

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Virginia subcommittee hears that agricultural Water Quality Improvement Fund is undersized to meet statutory deadlines DCR officials told a Senate subcommittee the agricultural arm of the Water Quality Improvement Fund faces a roughly $100 million shortfall against the Ag Needs Assessment, raising the prospect that certain practices could become mandatory for producers unless funding is provided.

Virginia's agricultural Water Quality Improvement Fund is facing a staggering $100 million shortfall, putting voluntary practices at risk of becoming mandatory for farmers.

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Utah Afterschool Network asks legislature for $10 million ongoing to close funding gap Ben Chunselman told the appropriations subcommittee the state faces nearly $29 million in unmet after‑school and summer program funding and requested $10,000,000 ongoing to expand access and sustain providers, estimating support for 3,000–5,000 children.

Utah's after-school and summer programs are facing a $29 million funding crisis that could leave thousands of children without essential supervision and support.

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Women-Led Startups Generate 2x the Revenue Per Dollar. So Why Are They Still Underfunded? Women-led startups generate 2x revenue per dollar raised. Inside the playbook from 13 new billion-dollar founders.

Women led startups generate about 2x the revenue per dollar raised, yet still get around 1 to 2 percent of VC funding. 👀

Why are the highest performing founders still underfunded? 👇
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SELPA director warns of rising special-education needs and federal funding gap Scott Turner, director of the East San Gabriel Valley SELPA, told the Azusa Unified board Dec. 16 that statewide special-education enrollment has risen while overall K'12 enrollment declines, leaving districts to cover more costs; Turner urged continued advocacy for increased federal IDEA funding.

As K-12 enrollment declines in California, the number of students with disabilities is skyrocketing, raising urgent questions about funding and support for our schools.

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Peacebuilding Fund hits $1 billion milestone amid funding gap The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund on Wednesday announced a major milestone, with the approval of more than $1 billion in support to global peacebuilding and conflict-prevention initiatives since 2020.

#Peacebuilding Fund hits $1 billion milestone amid #funding gap

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UN warns WFP funding shortfalls threaten global hunger response The UN spokesperson repeated World Food Programme warnings that 318 million people could face crisis‑level hunger next year and said WFP aims to reach 110 million people in 2026 at a $13 billion cost but expects to receive roughly half that funding.

The UN warns that 318 million people could face crisis-level hunger next year due to severe funding shortfalls for the World Food Programme.

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Regional planning agency Compass tells Middleton population and jobs will rise sharply; identifies $5.4B funding gap Compass executive director Craig Rayborn told Middleton’s council that the region’s population and jobs are expected to grow substantially by 2055, that identified projects total roughly $16.5 billion while available funds total about $11 billion (a gap near $5.4 billion), and that Compass offers grant and technical help; application window for two

Middleton is facing a monumental challenge with its population and job growth projected to skyrocket, while grappling with a staggering $5.4 billion transportation funding gap.

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Hamilton City school board approves routine business; members debate $165,000 special-education placement cost The Hamilton City School District Board of Education approved the agenda, minutes, HR items, the consent agenda and finance reports. During discussion before the consent vote, a board member said the district will cover $165,000 in placements for two special-education students while noting state aid of roughly $8,700 per student, prompting comments

The Hamilton City School Board just approved a series of routine items, but a looming $165,000 special-education placement cost has sparked serious debate among members!

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Investors Are Systematically Undervaluing Talented Women Entrepreneurs - Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global A 2025 NBER study finds that female entrepreneurs who launched a startup after a previous failure raised 53.3% less capital than men who were involved in the same failed companies. This funding gap di...

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The Funding Gap Continues For Women Entrepreneurs While many female founders are addressing social good, they still are denied resources . Female entrepreneurs are on equal footing with thei...

The funding gap continues, unfortunately.
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Half a million hole in WFP budget Hertta-Maria Amutenja The World Food Programme (WFP) Namibia has announced a funding shortfall of USD 0.5 million (N$9.5 million) for the next six months, representing 19% of its requirements.  The gap could disrupt critical food assistance programmes across the country. According to the WFP Namibia Country Brief for July 2025, the organisation assisted 96 387 people in July through food vouchers, school feeding initiatives, and soup kitchens.  During that month, 58 764 people received food vouchers, 25 585 children were served meals at soup kitchens, and 12 038 schoolchildren benefited from the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (Tier 2). “USD 0.5 million net funding requirements for the next six months (from August 2025 until January 2026), representing 19 percent of funding requirements,” WFP said in the brief. The organisation warned that while progress has been made in reaching vulnerable groups, the funding gap threatens the pace and consistency of delivery. The brief also highlighted the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Feeding Programme, led by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare with technical support from WFP and UNICEF and funding from the European Union. The programme supplies fortified porridge to about 2 000 ECD centres nationwide to improve child nutrition. From 29 July to 2 August, WFP, UNICEF, MGECW, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Arts, Innovation and Culture, and the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia conducted a joint mission in the Erongo region. The visit focused on oversight, stakeholder engagement, nutrition training of trainers, and baseline data collection to support the national rollout of the ECD programme. At the same time, WFP continues to provide nutrition-sensitive support for drought-affected populations under USAID/BHA funding.  This programme, which exceeded its target by 4%, currently assists 58 764 beneficiaries in Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto regions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five form the main focus of the voucher programme. Beneficiaries are registered through the Namibia Integrated Digital Assistance Service (NIDAS) Beneficiary Management Platform. Each household receives food value vouchers worth N$500, distributed across four feeding cycles.  The vouchers allow families to buy food in line with Namibia’s four food group dietary guidelines: cereals and staples, proteins, fats and oils, and fruits and vegetables. The WFP stressed that these interventions remain critical for vulnerable populations.  But the organisation cautioned that without closing the funding gap, food security support in Namibia may face disruptions. WFP said it remains committed to working with government ministries, development partners, and local stakeholders to ensure that vulnerable Namibians continue to receive assistance.

#WorldFoodProgramme #FoodSecurity #Namibia #WFP #FundingGap

3/ Market size: India’s $150M eldercare market grows fast, but funding ($200M total) lags edtech. High capex, low margins, and cultural hesitations challenge scale. #MarketPotential #FundingGap

2/ The context: India’s 1.2 lakh startups and 112 unicorns face a funding drop from $42B (2021) to $10B (2023). Startup Park targets the “missing middle.” #StartupEcosystem #FundingGap

Even the recent $5.5B critical minerals bill (part of the July 4 tax bill) won’t fix this fast. The money’s there, but not the time, talent, or tools to deliver processing capacity within the next decade.
#FundingGap #MineralsStrategy #FuturePlanning

Public Transit Funding Gap Hits $152 Billion, ASCE 2025 Report Reveals "The ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card reveals a 'D' grade and a $152B funding gap for U.S. public transit, analyzing the impact of IIJA."

America's Transit Earns 'D' Grade Despite Federal Investment, Faces Massive Shortfall

#PublicTransit #Infrastructure #ASCE #ReportCard #FundingGap #IIJA #Transportation #FactRage #FactRageNews

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#FoodInsecurity fuels instability far beyond borders. A compelling reminder from @de.wfp.org why global food security matters – also for Germany’s 🇩🇪 own safety.
#SDGs #EndHunger #GermanySupports #HumanSecurity
#GlobalStability #PeaceAndSecurity #FundingGap
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Solving the greatest problem holding back UK tech – Edward Bussey, CEO, Oxford Science Enterprises 🎙️

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Solving the greatest problem holding back UK tech – Ed Bussey, CEO, Oxford Science Enterprises - UKTN Ed Bussey, CEO of Oxford Science Enterprises, discusses why time is running out to solve British tech’s scaleup funding gap.

Solving the greatest problem holding back UK tech – Edward Bussey, CEO, Oxford Science Enterprises 💬 🎙️

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The European Commission plans to support small tech start-ups by improving funding access and cutting red tape, along with a public-private partnership fund, to enhance Europe’s global tech competitiveness.

#EUStartups #TechInnovation #FundingGap

The phenomenal opportunity investors are missing – Sharon Vosmek, Astia  - UKTN Sharon Vosmek, chief executive of Astia, who discusses why backing female founders isn't just morally right, but also financial prudent.

The phenomenal opportunity investors are missing – Sharon Vosmek, Astia

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Closing the US Water Utility Funding Gap A new report highlights a critical role for state and local leaders in addressing the growing financial and infrastructure challenges facing US water and wastewater utilities. With an estimated $110…

Want to learn how local action can save our water utilities? Read our blog for key strategies!

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