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Civic and Cultural Life Learning and Impact Brief
Together, we lift every voice.
Learning is most meaningful when it happens alongside our partners. As part of our Learning and Impact framework, we examine our support at two levels: the results of individual grants, and the bigger picture across our full portfolio. To do that, we draw on multiple sources: grantee experiences and outcomes, site visits, conversations, and community-level data. We recognize that positive change happens through the efforts of many, and this brief is our way of capturing that collaborative impact.
Here, we turn that lens toward our Civic and Cultural Life Community Priority. We’re committed to expanding civic, arts, and cultural opportunities that bring together people of diverse backgrounds to sustain equitable, thriving communities. When community members are better connected with each other and with the places they live, we see increases in a range of positive factors including physical health, employment rates, and resilience and response to emergencies.
We invest in connections that bridge differences, build common ground, and create lasting trust.
Our Investment & Focus Areas
Enhancing access to trusted news and information sources, including support of independent local journalism.
Improving K-12 access to high-quality civics learning opportunities and greater access to civics professional development for educators.
Creating spaces and opportunities for community connection, volunteering, and arts and cultural activities.
Innovative, collaborative initiatives beyond the stated focus areas with potential to drive greater impact on civic and cultural life – particularly those that address inequities and/or advance solutions across multiple community priorities.
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