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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $2.6 Million in Media-Making and Digital Equity Grants to 33 Projects and Organizations

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
... (IPMF) announces $2.6 million in its final round of grants for 2021. The grants focused support for ... stories for change and justice. “Media-making has the power to ignite social change, but it requires deep and ... IPMF’s president. ”These grants, and all the grants we made throughout the year, reflect our commitment to ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Launches the Equity Health Center to address Health Access in Greater Coatesville

Equity Health Network Providers
Thursday, April 6, 2023
... American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. At the end of 2022, the county awarded $2.2 million to the Equity Health ... in the community. With an Oversight Committee composed of local community leaders and other physical and mental ... surrounding areas. As a member of the oversight committee, we thank Chester County, ARPA funding, and community ...
28Sep2022

What if philanthropy celebrated Black Abundance?

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Video Conference
How would our world look if we truly loved Black people? Just as COVID-19 brought ... Seeing anti-Blackness as a defining element of institutional philanthropic culture brought us to wonder: ... such as Aspen Ideas Festival, Milken Institute Global Conference, The Obama Foundation Summit, and SXSW.   Jasmine ...
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Racial EquitySocial Justice
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Equity and Social Justice

The Lenfest Institute announces $1.3 million in grants to support The Philadelphia Inquirer’s community-focused journalism

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Thursday, May 20, 2021
... Inquirer to support initiatives that will enhance coverage of Philadelphia’s most pressing issues, with a particular ... or expanding:  A  Community News Desk , a new team of journalists focused on amplifying diverse voices and ... report on the racist origins, practices, and consequences of an array of American institutions founded in Philadelphia, ...

Philly Counts releases Final Report on 2020 Census Operation

Philly Counts
Friday, January 29, 2021
... October 2020. The report provides a thorough understanding of the multifaceted field plan, designed and executed by ... intentional engagement with Philadelphians from all walks of life and in every neighborhood.” The foundation of the ... and attention. Leverage established networks to build trust in communities. Diverse communities and neighborhoods ...

The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship

Judy Spangler
Monday, May 8, 2023
... Spangler Memorial Scholarship was established by three of her former colleagues to honor the legacy of Judy Dunson Spangler. Judy was committed to youth and ... leadership at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence. “We are thrilled to be partnering with both The Alliance for ...

Philadelphia Foundation’s Black Community Leaders Fund Makes $800,000 in Grants to 24 Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Monday, November 8, 2021
... Philadelphia Foundation today announced the latest cohort of grant recipients from its Black Community Leaders Fund, ... Chair of the William Penn Foundation. “One of the ways we are delivering on that promise is through our support of ... Philadelphia. The general operating support and capacity building grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the ...

Comcast RISE Awards 100 Small Businesses in Philadelphia With $10,000 grants

Comcast RISE
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
... Philadelphia small businesses owned by women and people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian ... located in Philadelphia or Chester, PA, in 2021, and part of more than 700 total entrepreneurs in Philadelphia – ...
28Jul2022

Funder Briefing: Reflecting Forward Report

Thursday, July 28, 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
... Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) with funding from United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, captures ... Time for Q&A will be provided at the end of the event.

Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant to Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education

Friday, December 22, 2023
... Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215’s core initiatives, which aim to improve ... and learning across schools in our city is possible if we work together in pursuit of this collective goal,” said Dr. Stacy E. Holland, ...
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New Community Grants by Philadelphia City Fund Announced

Philadelphia City Fund
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
... July 26, 2023 –It’s a little-known fact that a portion of the entrance fees for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend ... addressed—from gun violence to the opioid epidemic—and we wanted to make sure that community organizations that are ... our fiscal management of the Marathon ensure a successful event that allow us to award grants that are timely and ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $500,000 in Grants Awarded to Local Independent Filmmakers

Independence Public Media Foundation
Thursday, April 17, 2025
... filmmakers. The grants will support the development of their films and the expansion of their skills. A total of 30 film projects received funding ... process aligns with the foundation’s commitment to shift power to communities harmed by systems of oppression and ...

Independence Blue Cross Foundation Launches Institute for Health Equity

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Thursday, March 31, 2022
... commitment to advance health equity through the creation of a new Foundation program, the Institute for Health Equity ... disparities in health care access and outcomes, and we can't wait any longer to address these conditions. The ... in improving the health of disadvantaged groups." Today's event featured keynote remarks from Dr. Denise A. Johnson, ...
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New Community-Driven Grant Program Available for Community-Based Organizations

Friday, May 7, 2021
... May 7, 2021 | The City today announced the launch of the N, a partnership between the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) and Bread & ... “As CEO supports our communities during the recovery, we must center the experiences and priorities of residents to ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Wordle
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute , a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector ... Justice and Equity Institute believes in the importance of responding to people and society justly and equitably ... and the impact on the community Participating in capacity building coaching to advance justice and equity learning and ...
27Jul2022

Peer to Peer Discussion: The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
Following last month’s session we co-sponsored with Gender Justice Fund, The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond? , and the subsequent ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces 75 Grants Totaling $4 Million

Independence Public Media Foundation
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
... $750,000 in continued support for key IPMF partners. “We are grateful to our partners at HealthSpark and the ... individuals from the tri-state area submitted a wide range of media making proposals to the Community Voices Fund. Of those who applied, the funding partners prioritized voices ...
19Jul2023

Turning Intent into Action: Aligning philanthropic capital with equitable intentions

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm
... virtual workshop on Wednesday July 19th from 10am- 12pm. We have been introduced to the concept of decolonizing wealth, but what does it actually look like? ... Decolonizing Wealth Project will discuss the process of decolonizing the sector and telling the story/making the ...
03Feb2021

Special Funder Briefing: City of Philadelphia FY 2022 Budget

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
In the face of declining revenues, increased community needs due to ... rates and racial equity/disparity, and persistent issues of concern including poverty, access to quality education and ... an interactive discussion on February 3rd at 9:00 AM where we will hear from city leaders, about renewed municipal ...

BIPOC Artists Receive More than $1 Million in Fellowships Through Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures Program

Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures 2024 Fellows
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
... artists. These unrestricted grants are provided as part of  Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures  (PCT), a funding ... fellowships recognize and reward the efforts of remarkably talented, Philadelphia-based Black, Indigenous, ... can be found at  philadelphiasculturaltreasures.org . “We’re honored and gratified to be a part of this ...

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