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The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas
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Climate and Clean Energy
Our goal is to protect people and the planet from the worst impacts of climate change by cutting pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.
Community and Opportunity
Our program focuses on two areas: local community and organizational effectiveness for Foundation grantees.
Education
Our goal is to facilitate the creation and strengthening of early childhood systems necessary for children from low-income families and children of color to reach their full potential by the year 2044.
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Human Rights
Our program envisions a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives.
Science
Our goal is to support fundamental research primarily in the physical sciences.
Other Initiatives: Journalism
The Foundation’s journalism grants strive to strengthen and sustain journalism as an essential arm of U.S. democracy.
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The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields
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Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities
About the Foundation
Our People
Equity Framework
Staff and Grantee Demographics
Sustainable Work Practices
Financials and Policies
Our History
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Programs
The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas
Programs
Climate and Clean Energy
Human Rights
Community and Opportunity
Science
Education
Other Initiatives: Journalism
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The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields
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