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Matt Berghesier elected chair of Barra Foundation
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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President of University City District for more than a decade brings wealth
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President of University City District for more than a decade brings wealth
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The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to Focus on Recovery Funding for Philadelphia Arts and History Organizations in 2021
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has announced that its 2021 grant making will focus on assisting arts and history organizations in the Philadelphia region to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Leeway Foundation Introduces Immediate Relief Funds for Individual Artists in the Launch of the 2021 Community Care Fund
Thursday, February 4, 2021
In response to the continuing financial impacts on the arts and culture community, Leeway Foundation is launching the WOO Community Care Fund in 2021.
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Forman Arts Initiative and Philadelphia Foundation Launch Art Works, A New Grant Program to Support Arts and Culture in Greater Philadelphia
Friday, March 26, 2021
Art Works is designed to support arts, culture and creativity working in partnership with Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and other under-served communities.
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Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement
Friday, April 9, 2021
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund to Award $914,517 to 205 Art and Culture Organizations Across the City
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund has announced the recipients of its 2021 Art & Culture Grants. A total of $914,517 will be awarded to 205 Philadelphia-based art and culture organizations across the city.
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The Lenfest Institute announces $1.3 million in grants to support The Philadelphia Inquirer’s community-focused journalism
Thursday, May 20, 2021
New grants to The Philadelphia Inquirer to support initiatives that will enhance coverage of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues, with a particular focus on communities that have been historically underserved or misrepresented by journalism in the region.
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Celebrating a Life of Purpose: Dr. Jane Goodall, Winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Templeton Prize Team announced that Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary scientist, conservationist, and activist, is the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
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The Fund for Women and Girls Hosts 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
Monday, May 24, 2021
The Fund for Women and Girls marked 25 years of serving local women and girls at the 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon on May 7th at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern.
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Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $8 Million from William Penn Foundation for Continued Relief Efforts Supporting Philadelphia Families
Thursday, June 17, 2021
he William Penn Foundation today announced 90 grants totaling more than $8 million to support nonprofit organizations focused on families’ basic needs and children’s education as Philadelphians continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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