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National Geographic Society bolsters archival access with $57 million grant...
With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., “The Archives” exhibition at the Museum of Exploration and the Center for Human Histories and Cultures will foster global collaboration and expand knowledge of the Society’s world-renowned collections.
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New initiative seeks to encourage individuals to explore Christian practices
The Endowment is inviting faith-based organizations to enhance and multiply the opportunities they offer individuals to learn about and engage in Christian practices that can help them explore spiritual questions and interests, cultivate experiences of awe and wonder, build community and grow in faith.
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Lilly Endowment awards renewal grants to 154 K-12 educators working...
Grants through the 2026 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program will fund educators' renewal projects that aim to restore their commitment to the education profession, foster creativity and, in turn, enhance the educational experiences of their students.
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Feeding America announces $75 million grant from Lilly Endowment
The three-year grant will further Feeding America’s mission and national strategy to help end hunger in the United States by strengthening its ability to support local communities and advance long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger.
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Notre Dame receives $50 million grant from Lilly Endowment for the DELTA...
This grant will fund the further development of a shared, faith-based ethical framework that scholars, religious leaders, tech leaders, teachers, journalists, young people and the broader public can draw upon to discern appropriate uses of artificial intelligence, or AI.
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Grants will help strengthen regional denominational organizations and church...
Lilly Endowment approved 37 grants to help strengthen the capacities of regional denominational organizations and church networks in Indiana to help their congregations thrive and contribute to quality of life in the local communities they serve.
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Grants will help strengthen the capacity of national organizations that serve...
Lilly Endowment approved 18 grants totaling more than $116.5 million to help build the capacity of military service organizations and veterans service organizations that provide direct support to members of the U.S. military and veterans and their families.
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Grants will help Indiana residential youth camps improve experiences through...
Lilly Endowment approved 68 grants totaling more than $77 million to help residential (overnight) youth camps in Indiana enhance and expand their facilities, which are integral to their work to provide high-quality programming and experiences that contribute to positive outcomes for youth.
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Lilly Endowment and State launch nearly $75M education push focused on...
Indiana officials announced a nearly $75 million public–private investment aimed at strengthening literacy, STEM education, summer learning and career pathways for Hoosier students.
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Second round of grants will help Marion County K-12 schools strengthen...
Lilly Endowment is making a new round of grants totaling more than $460 million for K-12 public schools and private schools in Marion County, Ind.
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Lilly Endowment grants to theological schools will fund major collaborations...
Lilly Endowment has approved a new round of grants to help theological schools in the United States and Canada work collaboratively with other schools and church-related organizations to strengthen their preparation and support of ordained and lay pastoral leaders for congregational leadership now and in the future.
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Grants support efforts to collect and share compelling stories about...
Lilly Endowment has approved 48 grants to help a wide variety of organizations engage in projects to share stories that illuminate the vitality of Christian faith and life in congregations and communities throughout the country.
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Lilly Endowment grants $22.4 million for The Aspen Institute’s Weave Project

A $22.4 million grant will support the Weave Project through which community-based organizations will distribute Weaver Awards to individuals and small groups in up to 75 communities throughout the country. The Awards will support those who are actively weaving a strong, new social fabric where they live.

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National youth-serving organizations will strengthen their work in character formation

Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded grants to eight national youth-serving organizations to support their efforts to help young people develop positive character traits, such as curiosity, empathy, honesty, kindness, responsibility, self-respect, respect for others and courage, among others.

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