The Funders Network – Impact at the Intersection of Environment, Economy and Equity

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The Funders Network is a robust network of more than 170 national, regional and community foundations across the U.S. and Canada who are committed to supporting efforts to create communities and regions that are sustainable, prosperous and just.

We embrace a foundational and cross-cutting commitment to racial equity in order to address environmental, economic and social injustices — helping our members deepen connections, ignite action and improve outcomes.

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“The Funders Network is a diverse group of funders and partners united by a common goal: to create a more sustainable, prosperous and equitable future for all. We’re committed to helping our members, in partnership with their communities, find intersectional solutions that combat environmental, economic and racial injustices.”

Patricia L. Smith, President & CEO, The Funders Network

"If we truly want to tackle deep and damaging racial, economic and environmental inequities, we need to support sustained and urgent action. We cannot afford to work in silos. TFN is a place where funders can come together to learn, share and align the strategies that will make lasting impacts."

Craig Martinez of The California Endowment, Chairperson of TFN’s Board of Directors and a PLACES Alum

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#PartnersforPlaces is a joint project of #TFN and @theUSDN. Thank you to all the partners, funders - and especially grantees & their communities - for working to create more #sustainable #equitable #prosperous places to live. https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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🍃To date, #PartnersforPlaces has awarded >$8.5 million across North America, leading to > $18 million in investments thanks to local partners & national investor foundations #JPBFoundation @kendedafund @kresgefdn @NYCommTrust & @PiscesFdn https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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will help improve & protect beloved community gardens in Beechwood from development. 7/9

#Rochester will help improve & protect beloved community gardens in Beechwood from development.@CityRootsCLT @CityRochesterNY #PartnersforPlaces https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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#Richmond will support a Southside neighbor-led greening plan that addresses the root causes of climate injustice. @SouthsideReLeaf @CityRichmondVA #PartnersforPlaces https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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#Chattanooga will help the Orchard Knob neighborhood become greener, cooler & homes more energy efficient. @Chattanooga_gov
#PartnersforPlaces https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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#Cleveland will turn a vacant field into a community gathering space + mitigate flooding. (This project received a #PartnersforPlaces #GreenInfrastructure matching grant.) @SustainableCLE @burtenbellcarr
@eastend216 @WRLConservancy #PartnersforPlaces https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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#Boulder & #Longmont will create a climate justice collaborative that centers equity & justice. @cityoflongmont @BoCoClimate @bouldercounty @bouldercolorado #PartnersforPlaces https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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#Anchorage will turn the site of a demolished hospital into an urban sustainability farm & Native Heritage Garden. @AKConservation #PartnersforPlaces https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
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Meet the new #PartnersforPlaces grantees! This latest round celebrates creative & collaborative local efforts creating #equitable and #sustainable communities. Learn more: https://t.co/vZEr7oj7QK
Or keep reading this 🧵!
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Interested in learning more about our latest funding opportunity? Check out this webinar on @kresgedu's new CoPro2.0 initiative. The $2.6M grant initiative aims to make tuition-free #communitycollege programs more equitable and financially sustainable. https://t.co/qbTFnT07LO 2 Retweets

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Virtual learning opportunity from @RWJF: Measuring Community Investment's Impact on Health and Racial Equity. Register here 👉🏾https://t.co/HlKldNEb0L 1 Likes 1 Retweets

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As communities continue to rebuild and recover from COVID, how can they build resiliency and prep for future challenges? Join the 2021 @knightfdn Smart Cities Lab to unpack how to improve quality of life for residents. https://t.co/qjzVds9nAo 6 Likes 4 Retweets

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The lack of internet access on tribal lands isn't just a failure of racial capitalism, but an insidious continuation of colonization and theft of natural resources from Indigenous communities.
#InternetIsEssential because we all deserve the right to self-determination. https://t.co/1isndqqDMH 3 Retweets

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'The water access gap in impacts both urban and rural America...There’s millions of people who don’t have access to clean, safe, reliable, & increasingly, affordable water service.'
👇🏾Read more from @EPA 's @radhikafox (formerly of @USWaterAlliance & #TFNUrbanWater Funders) https://t.co/bsTZ8yuDuy 3 Likes

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Deadline today!
✨#TFN2022 Call for Proposals✨
Help us craft our learning agenda for TFN's 2022 Annual Conference: Seize the Moment this March in San Diego.
Learn more here:
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What We Believe

The Funders Network is a robust network of more than 170 national, regional and community foundations across the U.S. and Canada who are committed to supporting efforts to create communities and regions that are sustainable, prosperous and just.

We embrace a foundational and cross-cutting commitment to racial equity in order to address environmental, economic and social injustices — helping our members deepen connections, ignite action and improve outcomes.

What's New

"If we truly want to tackle deep and damaging racial, economic and environmental inequities, we need to support sustained and urgent action. We cannot afford to work in silos. TFN is a place where funders can come together to learn, share and align the strategies that will make lasting impacts."

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