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This $50 Million Funding Challenge Seeks Solutions for a Resilient and Sustainable Gulf Coast
It was 15 years ago that the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded and caught fire, killing 11 crew members and triggering the largest marine oil spill in history.
Newsletter | July 2024
In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, we share about our two open challenges totaling $150 million in funding opportunities, a knowledge piece about emerging best practices in prize philanthropy, and our headline-making news about previous and upcoming challenges.
Building Hope: Lessons Learned and Innovations in Refugee Support
Given the rise in global displacement across the globe, in honor of World Refugee Day, we gathered our Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award finalists for a discussion on how to best support the lives and well-being of refugees– and we are delighted to share these key learnings with our community of nonprofits, funders, and partners who are also committed to addressing this pressing global challenge.
New $50 Million Gulf Futures Challenge Launched to Support a Safer, More Resilient, and Sustainable Future for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region
A $50 million open challenge designed to discover and invest in bold ideas that apply, translate, or communicate science, engineering, and medical knowledge to address critical challenges in the Gulf.
An illuminating, rewarding journey toward racial equity
While pursuing $20 million challenge grants, two organizations focused their long-term vision and learned about racial equity. After receiving the award, they’re expanding innovative, effective work.
New Competition for a $100 Million Grant: Round Three of MacArthur’s 100&Change
A single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges
Prioritizing Ourselves and Our Communities This Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, this list showcases organizations working in the mental health space. It also offers resources for organizations looking to improve organizational wellness and opportunities for donors looking to expand their philanthropic goals.
Why Billionaires Like MacKenzie Scott And Reid Hoffman Are Partnering With This Nonprofit Trying To Shake Up Philanthropy
By organizing challenges and pre-screening small nonprofits, Lever for Change has helped a handful of billionaires shift some giving towards global grassroots organizations.
Newsletter | April 2024
In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, we share highlights from the first few months of 2024, including headline-making news and celebrations with past awardees.
A Letter from our CEO
This month, Cecilia highlights the Yield Giving Open Call, Ahlan Simsim, the LEGO Foundation, members of our network in Asia, and the case for greater transparency in philanthropy.