Philanthropy News

Selected philanthropy news from around the Web.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces $6 million to university investigative journalism programs

The Scripps Howard Foundation believes that the future of journalism lies in investigative reporting. The University of Maryland and Arizona State University will open 'Howard Centers,' which...more

LA Unified School District Launches Fund for Equity and Excellence
Foundation: California Community Foundation

The Los Angeles Unified School District has announced the launch of a $3 million fund that will pool philanthropic resources in support of its students, teachers, and families. The Fund for Equity...more

Community Foundation Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Effort Pays Off
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe county hosted their first Giving Day with Mightycause to raise funds to initiate a new endowment. Through direct support and engagement of their...more

Omidyar Sharpens Focus on Multi-Lingual Platforms for India

Investors in India are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into new multilingual technology platforms that are designed to give rural populations an entry point into internet usage. The Omidyar...more

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Largest Foundation Giving for 2012

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Rank

Foundation

Grants

Total Given

Gates Foundation

1,378

2,579,354,996

Ford Foundation

1,407

471,403,757

Walton Family Foundation

614

417,696,760

Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

268

361,182,906

Kellogg Foundation

741

354,782,649

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Government Grants

Rural Veterans Health Access Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Rural Veterans Health Access Program (RVHAP). The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to provide funding to states to work...more

Posted On - 2018-11-14

Leadership in Family and Professional Partnerships
Health Resources and Services Administration
This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Leadership in Family and Professional Partnerships (LFPP) Program. The purpose of this program is to increase the engagement of...more

Posted On - 2018-11-14

Deployed Warfighter Protection Program Research Oppurtunities
Health Resources and Services Administration
The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground Natick Contracting Division, Fort Detrick, invites applications for funding opportunities for the fiscal year 2019 Deployed War Fighter...more

Posted On - 2018-11-11

Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project
Health Resources and Services Administration
This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project (SHSPP). The purpose of SHSPP is to promote consistency in service delivery across...more

Posted On - 2018-11-09

Using Real-time Prescription and Insurance Claims Data to Support the HIV Care Continuum
Health Resources and Services Administration
The purpose of this research project is to use medical and pharmacy claims data in real-time to: 1) identify HIV-infected patients who have stopped filling anti-retroviral (ARV) prescriptions and to...more

Posted On - 2018-11-09

Announcement of Availability of Funds for Title X Family Planning Services Grants
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
This announcement seeks applications from public and private nonprofit entities to establish and operate voluntary family planning services projects, which shall provide family planning services to...more

Posted On - 2018-11-07

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