Walking a Mile in Our Grantees' Shoes
Barr’s director of grants management shares what we learned and some of the changes we’ve made after staff went through our own grant application process.
Barr Foundation Names New Education Program Officer
Ali Gross to join team focused on new school development and school redesigns that put success within reach of all students.
Beyond the Grant
Barr’s Vice President reflects on the many ways the foundation partners with and invests in its grantees above and beyond the grants it awards.
Jill Valdés Horwood Appointed Director of Barr’s Waterfront Initiative
Experienced policy advocate to lead expanded initiative to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and resilient Boston Harbor waterfront.
Barr Awards $16 Million in First Quarter of 2019
Including support for socially-engaged public art in Greater Boston, grassroots efforts for high-quality schools, and the creation of a new digital platform for urban mobility journalism in Massachusetts.
Shanna Cleveland to Join Barr’s Climate Team
Cleveland brings extensive experience as an attorney and climate advocate to Barr’s Clean Energy portfolio.
A Time for Aspiration
Amidst turbulent times and daunting challenges, we all must commit to greater ambition, bolder action, and impatience with the status quo.
Barr Awards $13.7 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2018
New grants include support to activate creative placemaking in New England, develop a diverse, skilled pipeline of educators, and strengthen leadership networks in the social sector.
Barr Awards $25.8 Million in Third Quarter of 2018
Grants to support work on community revitalization, business leadership for clean energy, and New England high schools engaging in comprehensive planning to connect all students to success.