The foundation regularly reviews program initiatives to understand what has worked, what hasn't and how we can broaden the impact of our grant making. Read these digests of key lessons learned.
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Building Professional Scholarly Communities in Russia
After the fall of communism, Russia’s social science disciplines needed a major overhaul. Ford grants fostered new ways of thinking and learning in Russia by building academic networks and communities.
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2007 |
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State Fiscal Analysis Initiative
In the wake of economic recession, tax-cuts and the trend to shift federal responsibilities, many states struggled to protect low-income people from being disproportionately affected. Ford grants helped state-level nonprofits undertake credible, timely and understandable analysis of critical budget and tax issues through a collaborative effort.
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2005 |
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New Directions/New Donors for the Arts
Cultural organizations developing new creative work face a common set of challenges when stabilizing finances and building donor bases. Ford grants helped diverse, innovative arts institutions build stronger financial foundations.
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2004 |
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Progress on United Nations Reform
An effective and efficient United Nations is a critical component in promoting good governance, civil society and human rights. Ford grants helped strengthen and enliven the UN through a series of reform projects.
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2001 |
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