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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 four areas: resilient local community, organizational effectiveness for Foundation grantees, journalism, and the CEO Fund.
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.
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About the Foundation
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The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas
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Climate and Clean Energy
Human Rights
Community and Opportunity
Science
Education
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The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields
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