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A new grant opportunity is available to help nonprofit organizations enhance their efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and action.

Proposals are encouraged from a variety of program areas, including education, health, social services, arts and culture, civics, and preservation of historic resources.

Danielle Johnson explains how we are working to distribute our discretionary grant dollars equitably.

Two scholarships of $3,050 will be awarded and may be renewable annually for up to 4 years (or 5 years for engineering only), subject to the recipients’ continued full-time matriculation in their program of study and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

Ahmeed Turner explains how and why we prioritize with our staff the importance of learning about and practicing equity.

Over the past several months, the Community Foundation embarked on a journey of evaluation that will inform the development of our new five-year strategic plan, which will take us through our centennial year of service to the region. Studies conducted by The Center for Effective...