Civic Engagement Grant News

Selected civic engagement grants and philanthropy news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

M3F Music Festival Funds Art Programs, Other Nonprofits in Arizona

For two days in March, music fans gathered in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music (EDM), R&B, and indie rock. But...more

College Philanthropy Director Associate

The University of Kentucky is looking for a director of philanthropy to lead its major gift fundraising efforts, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree...more

Uniting Through Volunteerism: National Volunteer Month Q&Amp;A with Besa

"I was working in corporate America for one of the world's largest retail companies, and it was challenging and wonderful in many ways. But I was finding my truest fulfillment on Saturday...more

Chalkboard: Youth Philanthropy Council; Party in the Park and Prom Photo Request
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge

"We are very grateful anytime any organization, especially one as important as the Youth Philanthropy Council, takes the time to look at what we're doing." That's how the executive director of...more

Unicef Backs Young Innovators To Tackle The Climate Crisis

"The climate time-bomb is ticking. We need to seize the opportunity to invest in credible innovations that can contribute to reaching our global targets," UN Secretary-General Ant ? nio Guterres...more

Property Initiative Helps to Create Thriving Social Enterprise Scene in Govanhill

If you're in Govanhill, Glasgow, and looking for a place to hang your hat, you're in luck: The Govanhill Community Development Trust has secured 30 affordable office and commercial spaces, thanks to...more

Asian Development Bank and Global Fund Join Forces to Strengthen Health Systems and ...

The Asian Development Bank and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria are teaming up to fight infectious diseases in Asia and the Pacific. The two organizations on Tuesday...more

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Face of Climate Change, Poverty and Hunger in the ...

Climate change is already taking a heavy toll on the Asia-Pacific region, with rising sea levels, extreme weather, and resulting food shortages, per a new report from the UN's Economic and Social...more

The Our Fund Foundation and Community Foundation of Broward'S 2024 Lgbtq+ Social ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward

Ten nonprofit organizations in South Florida are getting a total of $300,000 in grants thanks to a new fund meant to fight discrimination in the LGBTQ community. The Our Fund Foundation and the...more

Denham Town High School Stakeholders Review Pilot Successes

"It took a village to start the transformation of Denham Town High School, and where we are now, I can't wait to share our success." That's how Acting Principal Yvette Richard Thompson describes...more




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