Philanthropy News Digest publishes daily abstracts of original articles, press releases, and grantmaker communications about grants, initiatives, reports, and personnel changes.

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Sloan Foundation awards 2025 research fellowships

February 20, 2025

Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowships provide early-career researchers in the fields of chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics with a prize of $75,000 over two years....

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Rockefeller Foundation invests $3.5 million in national food programs

February 19, 2025

Part of the foundation’s $100 million commitment to Food is Medicine programs, the grants will advance research while supporting small and midsize U.S. farmers, improving health outcomes for people with chronic disease, and mitigating rising healthcare costs....

W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1 million for inflammation research

W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1 million for inflammation research

February 19, 2025

The grant will support ongoing research with collaborators at UC San Diego, Montana State University, and Clemson University on the role of inflammation in skeletal development by focusing on developmental and evolutionary processes using laboratory mice and jerboas....

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Cisco Foundation reintroduces climate impact investing strategy

February 15, 2025

The new climate investment program—the Regenerative Future Fund—will continue the foundation’s investment in climate tech companies at the seed and series A stages, while serving as a limited partner with early-stage venture funds advancing climate solutions….

Community Foundation Update (02/15/2025)

Community Foundation Update (02/15/2025)

February 15, 2025

News and staff announcements from community foundations in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin....

Second cohort of responsible tech youth leaders receives $2.4 million

Second cohort of responsible tech youth leaders receives $2.4 million

February 15, 2025

The second cohort recognized by the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund will work to develop innovative solutions and perspectives that enhance the future of online safety by advancing efforts across a variety of issues, including tech accountability, youth mental health, responsible AI, and technology-based climate solutions....