Some of the grant making recently announced to address health, education, and economic needs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and new grant opportunities to apply for immediate funding.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Hank Brown Returns to Lead Daniels Fund as Interim CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Religion News Service has selected its next publisher and CEO, and the McKnight Foundation hires a new program director of arts.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Creates $120 Million Scientist Program (Grants Roundup)
Also, Amazon Web Services pledged $20 million for infectious-disease diagnostic research, and the Gates Foundation is giving $10 million to address a locust infestation in eastern Africa.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
U.S. Grant Makers Step Up for Global Covid-19 Efforts (Grants Roundup)
A sampling of some of the corporate and foundation giving recently announced to address health, education, and economic needs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Pew Charitable Trusts Names the Successor to Its Longtime Leader (Transitions)
Also, New Media Ventures hires its next president, and Bill Gates is stepping down from his board roles at Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to dedicate more time to his $50 billion foundation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Bloomberg and JPMorgan Chase Commit $90 Million for Coronavirus Response (Grants Roundup)
Also, Facebook will match up to $20 million to two Covid-19 response groups, and Amazon will provide $5 million in cash grants to local businesses in Seattle that are suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Bread for the World Picks New CEO (Transitions)
Also, Save the Children U.S. names two top executives, and the longtime leaders of the Arthur M. Blank Family and Coleman foundations are retiring.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New Health Foundation Commits $150 Million in Inaugural Round of Giving (Grants Roundup)
Also, two grant makers pledge a total of $75 million to develop antiviral drugs to treat the new coronavirus, and the W.M. Keck Foundation gives Linfield College $10 million for a new science facility.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Also, the global organization Pact has hired an international consultant as its next president and CEO, and Americares has named its new top fundraiser.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Rockefeller Foundation Commits $65 Million to Aid Low-Earning American Families (Grants Roundup)
Also, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has received $36 million to expand mental-health care for young people, and Bridgewater Associates has sent $5 million to support medical aid for people with coronavirus in China.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions