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Investing in human, natural, and creative potential.

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Barr Awards $27.1 Million in First Quarter of 2022

03.21.2022

Grants include support for a new black box theater in Boston, a campaign to amplify public transit information for Spanish-speaking riders, and support for an innovative high school redesign.

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Dom Wise via The Theater Offensive

Arts & Creativity

Elevating the arts and enabling creative expression.

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MA Residents Deeply Value the Arts and Hope for Change

Jen Benoit-Bryan | , 03.15.2022

Post Covid-19 pandemic and America’s overdue racial reckoning, what do communities and audiences want from the arts and cultural organizations?

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Climate

Advancing solutions in clean energy, mobility, and climate resilience.

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Fair Transit Fares for an Equitable and Climate-Friendly Future

Najah Casimir | , 02.14.2022

As more fare-free and affordable transit initiatives are implemented across the state, voters support shifting the burden of transportation costs away from individuals to systems.

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Genevieve de Manio via Phoenix Charter Academy

Education

Helping more young people succeed in learning, work, and life.

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Transformative Schools Require Transformative Leaders

Leah Hamilton & Elina Alayeva
, 03.10.2022

New fellowship for aspiring school leaders who seek to reimagine high school.

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    @BarrFdn: Congratulations to the seven new USA Fellows from New England!

    These local BIPOC artists are committed to their communities and in pushing the boundaries of their creative disciplines.

    Meet the @USAforART Fellows!

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  • Transformative Schools Require Transformative Leaders

    Springpoint is now accepting applications for a two-year school design and leadership program.

  • Advancing Racial Equity

    Barr is committed to centering racial equity in all that we do.

  • Blog Post

    Five Mobility Bright Spots to Build on in 2022

    Lisa Jacobson | , 01.12.2022

    Over the course of 2020, massive changes in how people lived, worked, and traveled made clear everyone needed to take a fresh look at every best-laid plan – but for what future?

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    The Real Work Persists

    Jim Canales | , 12.15.2021

    In this year-end blog post, Jim Canales reflects on 2021 and previews Barr’s plans for the year ahead.

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