Description: The Prudential Foundation funds organizations whose efforts influence policy that adapts promising practices and evidence-based approaches to instruction and learning in schools as well as youth development to build skills and competencies needed for young people to be productive citizens. This includes expanding arts education opportunities and supporting effective out-of-school-time programs for young people.
Eligibility: The Prudential Foundation focuses its efforts in the following locations:
Newark, NJ; and Hartford, CT. The Foundation makes significant investments through a combination of local and national partners to improve education, promote economic development, support the arts, and build the capacity of nonprofit organizations. The Newark Community Building Fund is a special initiative that supports grassroots organizations working to improve their neighborhoods and the quality of life of Newark residents.
Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; and Los Angeles, CA. In these locations, the Foundation looks for opportunities to improve education and engage in economic development efforts.
Other cities. Dallas and Houston, TX; Dubuque, IA; Jacksonville, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Phoenix, AZ; and Scranton, PA. The Foundation focuses its efforts in education and/or economic development programs that provide opportunities for Prudential associates to be engaged.
Special Project: New Orleans. The Foundation will continue its work in New Orleans focused on education and economic development in support of the rebuilding efforts.
International. The Foundation is addressing local needs in other countries, including Brazil, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Taiwan.
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