Here are notable new grant awards compiled by the Chronicle:
Bloomberg Philanthropies
$250 million commitment to develop new public high schools in the United States that will partner with hospitals to train students for high-demand jobs in health care that don’t require a college degree.
The first partnerships between public education systems and hospitals will be located in Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Demopolis, Ala.; Durham, N.C.; Houston; Nashville; New York; Philadelphia; and six areas in northeast Tennessee.
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
$172 million to 514 nonprofit organizations that are helping to improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State.
Grantees in this round include community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers, food banks, health-care providers, nursing homes, schools, social-service groups, and trade associations.
Lilly Endowment
$100 million to the Purdue Research Foundation to back workforce-development projects at Purdue University.
Purdue Computes received a total of $50 million, including $20 million for the Birck Nanotechnology Center, $20 million to create the Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence, and $10 million to enhance workforce-development in the areas of semiconductors and physical A.I.
Another grant of $50 million went to the university’s Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business for its new building, which will break ground this summer.
In separate news, the Lilly Endowment also gave $100 million to the United Negro College Fund toward its capital campaign.
The Lilly Endowment is a financial supporter of the Chronicle.
Harold Alfond Foundation
$80 million to the University of Maine, University of Maine Athletics, and the University of Maine System to renovate and upgrade facilities for the university’s 17 varsity athletics programs.
T. Rowe Price Foundation
$6.5 million over three years to nonprofit groups in Baltimore.
The total includes $2.25 million that has been distributed among eight organizations for efforts to strengthen the nonprofit community in Baltimore. The bank will give at least $3 million for general operating support at 140 nonprofit groups in the city.
Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation
$6.5 million to John Brown University to establish an endowment for its cybersecurity program that will back student scholarships, technology, and full-time faculty.
Chick-fil-A
$5.5 million among 51 nonprofit winners as part of the restaurant chain’s 2024 True Inspiration Awards program.
Each grantee has received a cash award worth between $30,000 and $350,000.
Carnegie Corporation of New York
$3 million for state and national service programs that advance democracy and reduce political polarization.
Of the total, $1.1 million is earmarked for projects in Utah.
J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation
$2 million challenge grant to McPherson College to back construction of its new Campus Commons.
The college has already raised enough money to secure the full match.
New Grant Opportunity
Bloomberg Philanthropies is accepting applications from arts and cultural organizations for grants through its Digital Accelerator Program. Nonprofit cultural groups with annual budgets of more than $500,000 that have been in operation for at least three years can apply for grants to upgrade technology to improve operations, increase revenue and fundraising, reach new audiences, and expand programs. A maximum of 50 grants worth up to $200,000 each will be awarded in this round. Applications are due March 13.
Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers also have full access to GrantStation’s searchable database of grant opportunities. For more information, visit our grants page.
