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Climate Breakthrough Announces 2021 Multi-million Dollar Award Recipients

Climate Breakthrough Announces 2021 Multi-million Dollar Award Recipients December 7, 2021 The Climate Breakthrough Project, a philanthropic organization focused on climate change mitigation, has named the three recipients of its 2021 Climate Breakthrough Award, the largest environmental award of its kind. Each of the awardees, who for the first time are all women, will receive…
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SPLC PLEDGES $100 MILLION IN VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE DEEP SOUTH THROUGH 2032

SPLC Pledges $100 Million In Voter Engagement Programs In The Deep South Through 2032 December 6, 2021 SPLC’s commitment represents a historic pledge of resources to amplify multi-racial, inclusive democracy initiative The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) today announced a $100 million reinvestment from its endowment to its Vote Your Voice program over the next decade –…
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More Than $103 Million Awarded for New Restoration Projects along the Gulf Coast

More Than $103 Million Awarded for New Restoration Projects along the Gulf Coast December 2, 2021 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of more than $103 million from its Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) to 11 new projects and two amendments in the states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. Developed in consultation with state…
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Cornell University receives $30 million for canine health research

Cornell University receives $30 million for canine health research December 1, 2021 A $30 million gift from Margaret and Richard Riney has endowed and named the Cornell Margaret and Richard Riney Canine Health Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine to improve the health and well-being of dogs through world-class research, outreach and engagement with dog lovers. The transformational…
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