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FEBRUARY 2021

Weinberg Foundation enters new grantmaking space through partnership with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Applications for Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative under review
Jews of Color initiative announces leadership grants
Weinberg Foundation announces two staff promotions
Check out the Weinberg Foundation’s recent blog post
More than $27 million in recent new grants announced

Weinberg Foundation enters new grantmaking space through partnership with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)

The Weinberg Foundation recently announced $7.5 million in grants to three Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as part of the Foundation’s long-term COVID-19 response, which is focused on meeting the increased demand by direct services nonprofits for accessible and affordable loan funds.

Applications for Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative under review

The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative (SFC) has received and is currently reviewing more than 150 applications for summer 2021 programs. Decisions will be released in early March.

Jews of Color initiative announces leadership grants

The Jews of Color initiative recently approved seven grants, totaling $278,650, to support the leadership development of Jews of Color, in response to an RFP launched in October. This round of grants, which was supported by the Weinberg Foundation, will elevate the leadership of Jews of Color at several Jewish nonprofits, including Camp Tawonga in San Francisco, The Joint Distribution Committee’s Entwine fellowship, Avodah, and more.

Weinberg Foundation announces two staff promotions

The Weinberg Foundation recently announced two senior staff promotions: Arlene Cox to the role of chief operating officer and David Gilmore to the role of deputy chief investment officer.

Check out the Weinberg Foundation’s recent blog post

If you have not had a chance, be sure to check out the Foundation’s blog. The first post of the year, written by program team members Darius Graham and Rachel Duden, discusses the importance of summer youth programs, including the Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative and YouthWorks—the Baltimore City summer youth jobs program.

More than $27 million in recent new grants announced

The Weinberg Foundation recently approved more than 50 grants totaling $27 million supporting the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services. This does not include COVID-19 emergency grants, which are updated regularly on our website.

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