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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
How the Lewis Prize For Music Empowered Young People 
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
El Dorado Community Foundation
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation
El Dorado Community Foundation houses more than 300 unique programs.El Dorado County is home to more than 100,000 residents.The foundation's goal is to strengthen the county for future...more
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation
El Dorado Community Foundation houses more than 300 unique programs.El Dorado County is home to more than 100,000 residents.The foundation's goal is to strengthen the county for future...more
Selfless Leaders Take A Bow At National Philanthropy Day Awards 
The 19th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards celebration was held at the United Against Poverty UP Center, a former citrus packing facility.A group of honored leaders were acknowledged for their...more
The 19th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards celebration was held at the United Against Poverty UP Center, a former citrus packing facility.A group of honored leaders were acknowledged for their...more
James Ume: A Study in Philanthropy 
Chief Chijioke James Ume was born in Atan Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, in present-day Abia State.Under his Unubiko Foundation, he has offered scholarships to countless students in...more
Chief Chijioke James Ume was born in Atan Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, in present-day Abia State.Under his Unubiko Foundation, he has offered scholarships to countless students in...more
D-Backs Go to Bat For Less-Fortunate Kids 
A New Leaf operates 40 programs across the Valley, addressing homelessness and domestic violence.The Mesa-based organization serves about 3,000 people, many of them children.A New Leaf recently...more
A New Leaf operates 40 programs across the Valley, addressing homelessness and domestic violence.The Mesa-based organization serves about 3,000 people, many of them children.A New Leaf recently...more
Rural Giving Guru Allen Smart on His Life's Work
Foundation: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Vermont Community Foundation
Rural Giving Guru Allen Smart on His Life's Work.Smart has championed the so-called "flyover zones" of the country.He urges philanthropy to venture beyond its urban fixations and recognize the...more
Foundation: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Vermont Community Foundation
Rural Giving Guru Allen Smart on His Life's Work.Smart has championed the so-called "flyover zones" of the country.He urges philanthropy to venture beyond its urban fixations and recognize the...more
Payne Family Fund Established to Benefit Local Charitable Cause
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
The Payne Family Fund is a Donor-Advised Fund created by Gary and Roxanne Payne.This generous gift will provide long-lasting support to local organizations and initiatives that enrich the lives of...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
The Payne Family Fund is a Donor-Advised Fund created by Gary and Roxanne Payne.This generous gift will provide long-lasting support to local organizations and initiatives that enrich the lives of...more
David Sidoo Scholarship For Entrepreneurs: Advancing Innovation and Leadership in Business 
The program is open to students nationwide, reflecting David Sidoo's vision of fostering entrepreneurial talent without geographic boundaries.With a one-time award of $2,500, recipients will have the...more
The program is open to students nationwide, reflecting David Sidoo's vision of fostering entrepreneurial talent without geographic boundaries.With a one-time award of $2,500, recipients will have the...more
Wole Olanipekun's Unique Philanthropy 
The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building is the latest addition to the legal luminary's benevolent social interventions.As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ajayi Crowther University...more
The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building is the latest addition to the legal luminary's benevolent social interventions.As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ajayi Crowther University...more
Philanthropic Donations Jumped 96%, Low Tuck Kwong Foundation the Largest Giver
Foundation: Lien Foundation
Philanthropic donations jumped 96%, Low Tuck Kwong Foundation the largest giver.The foundation donated $101 million to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in 2023.The total amount of grants hit...more
Foundation: Lien Foundation
Philanthropic donations jumped 96%, Low Tuck Kwong Foundation the largest giver.The foundation donated $101 million to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in 2023.The total amount of grants hit...more
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Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Vermont Community Foundation
Ripley County Community Foundation
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Lien Foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation
Montana Community Foundation
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Rice County Community Foundation
Lilly Endowment
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Forbes Contributor Shares Lessons He’s Learned for Social Entrepreneurs
Tom Watson, contributor at Forbes, shares four important lessons for social entrepreneurs – lessons that build on not just what he’s discovered over the past years, but over the last years working within the social sector.
