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Code for America to strengthen local tech Brigade chapters with support from Knight Foundation

Code for America
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
News release from the Knight Foundation $1M investment will help Brigades in Miami, ... America will strengthen the business models and practices of local technology Brigades chapters in seven U.S. cities ... strong and resilient communities,” Code for America CEO Amanda Renteria said. “The Knight Foundation’s latest ...

Philadelphia Arts Groups to Lift Diverse Voices with $923,600 in Funding from Knight Foundation

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
... artists to create site-specific works, a range of projects from nine Philadelphia arts organizations will receive $923,600 from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The groups are large and small, ranging from the ... said Victoria Rogers, Knight Foundation’s vice president/arts. “These eight organizations are doing that ...
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The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $30K to local nonprofits promoting a complete count in the 2020 Census

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
... MEDIA, PA (January 30, 2020) — In the first of three rounds of grantmaking to encourage enrollment in the 2020 Census, The Foundation for Delaware County today announced $30,300 in ... for Delaware County,” said Frances Sheehan, foundation president. “We’re pleased that these nonprofits stepped ...
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The Presser Foundation Announces Over $1.3 Million in a Special Round of Grants to Music Organizations

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Related coverage: Recipients call Presser Foundation awards of more than a half million dollars ... relationship with the Foundation.  Jeffrey Cornelius, President of The Presser Foundation, commented on these ...
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Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awards over $1M in fall 2017 grant round

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
... December 6, 2017 – The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded $1,048,204 in grant requests during the fall grant round of fiscal year 2017-2018 to 30 non-profit organizations, ... fulfilling the mission of the Foundation,” Foundation President Dave Kraybill said. Grant requests are submitted ...

Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

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Friday, April 9, 2021
... — April 8, 2021 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment in nine ... residents in the design, programming and development of public spaces. “A truly thriving Philadelphia is an ... in community,” said Kelly Jin, Knight Foundation vice president for community and national initiatives. “As we ...

NBC10, Telemundo62 and Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Award $227,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Eight Local Nonprofits

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
... support to Philadelphia-area communities in the categories of youth education and empowerment, next-generation ... Local Impact Grant program,” said Ric Harris, President and General Manager of NBC10, Telemundo62 and NBC ... information. NBC10, Telemundo62 and Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Award $227,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Eight ...
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Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset

The Douty Foundation
Monday, August 3, 2020
Announcement from the Douty Foundation   Sparked by our 50 th anniversary, over the past ... with others to help amplify and accelerate aligned areas of interest and change? As we continued these conversations into 2020, many of the issues that the foundation has sought to address ...

Ralston Center Announces the Launch of The Sarah Ralston Foundation

Friday, January 13, 2023
The historic provider of senior services in West Philadelphia is now a philanthropy ... nonprofit organization is relaunching as The Sarah Ralston Foundation. The Foundation’s focus is on funding nonprofits ... health issues; support caregivers; and coordinate the care of older adults in Philadelphia. “We’ve always been an ...
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William Penn Foundation Launches Informal Learning Initiative

Thursday, September 14, 2017
... News Digest The Philadelphia-based  William Penn Foundation  has announced the launch of a two-year, $2 million community-based initiative to ... Foundation , the  Franklin Institute , the  Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University ,  Fleisher Art ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation Announces 2019 Grantmaking Programs

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
In recognition of its important 100th year milestone, The Philadelphia Foundation has an exciting impactful year planned. In ... in our region, primarily in the five Pennsylvania counties of Greater Philadelphia. Competitive applicants will ...
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Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Pottstown Area Grants

Thursday, July 21, 2022
... PA (July 20, 2022)—The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded $1,220,000 to 34 projects and programs ... Promoting Equitable Health and Wellness.    In the area of Developing Youth Potential: Early Childhood Development, ... to three projects. Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County: Ensuring a Healthy Start and Benefits ...

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Announces Release of Emergency Funding

Monday, April 20, 2020
... response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation is releasing $254,745 to be distributed ... grants. These funds are intended to alleviate some of the unexpected economic pressure on the public interest ... 36 nonprofit organizations that represent the full range of vital legal aid services for those in need. Most of these ...
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William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants

Thursday, December 13, 2018
William Penn Foundation Announcement The William Penn Foundation is ... grants totaling $9.7 million. We hope that sharing a list of recently approved grants can foster greater synergy, ... help children learn through play, enhance appreciation of the natural environment, and offer platforms for cultural ...
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Regional Foundation Announces $2 Million in Grant Awards

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Philadelphia, PA (Dec 20, 2023) – Today the Regional Foundation announced $2,000,000 in Neighborhood Planning and ... length, Neighborhood Planning Grants support the creation of neighborhood plans that address root causes of inequality and community development priorities including ...

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