The Golden Globes Foundation, which was established last summer amidst the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, has announced 2023-24 grants totaling $5 million to organizations assisting underserved communities, universities, and colleges, Variety reports.

Grants were awarded to 96 organizations across several categories, including $929,920 to professional mentorship and training programs; $790,000 toward efforts to promote cultural exchange through film; $750,000 to higher education film schools for fellowships and projects; $700,000 in support of journalism and press freedom programs; $337,000 to special projects, including local arts and social services; and $324,000 in support of pre-professional education and mentoring programs. First-time grant recipients include the Urban Scholar Film Academy and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Additional recipients include the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, Easterseals Southern California Disability Challenge, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cerritos College Foundation, and the American Film Institute.

“Philanthropy is part of the Golden Globes tradition and history since its founding, and our program has grown to support cultural, educational, artistic, and humanitarian organizations,” said foundation board chair Earl Gibson III. “Our community has always taken pride in devoting its resources to supporting the broadest range of programs with the most impact especially aimed at underserved communities. We are exceptionally proud of this year’s grantees and the impact they are making.”

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