Barr Awards $20.9 Million in First Quarter of 2023
Grants will support local arts leaders to advance racial equity in Boston, new partnerships for climate resilience planning, and expanded programming to transform school experiences for Boston-area students.
Barr Awards $35.7 Million in Final Quarter of 2022
Grants will support a new arts and cultural center for the MetroWest region, continued research on the impacts of extreme heat in Greater Boston, and the planning and piloting of transformative learning experiences.
Barr Awards $50.3 Million in Third Quarter of 2022
New grants will catalyze artist support services across Massachusetts, environmental justice efforts in Connecticut, and the development of new high school models across New England.
Barr Awards $17.2 Million in Second Quarter of 2022
New grants will support artist-led solidarity economy practices, innovative climate resilience efforts in local communities, and new research to drive educator diversity efforts in Massachusetts.
Barr Awards $27.1 Million in First Quarter of 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.
Barr Awards $43.2 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for artist-led, community-based projects, expanded learning networks on climate resilience and community engagement, and the launch of a national leadership development program for Black professionals.
Barr Awards $30.9 Million in Third Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for artist-led movements for spatial justice, a community-driven air justice campaign, and a partnership with civil rights and education organizations working together to address educational disparities.
Barr Awards $20.7 Million in Second Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for a national investment fund for alternate economic systems in the arts, a convening series for affordable housing advocates, and sector-wide efforts to transform evaluation paradigms in philanthropy into tools for greater equity.
Barr Awards $13.9 Million in First Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for expanded performance venue space, racial equity trainings for climate organizations, and support for public schools to create student-centered learning experiences.
Barr Awards $24.6 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2020
Grants include support for zero-energy buildings in Massachusetts, a participatory grantmaking pilot to advance climate resilience, and continued support for nonprofits to recover from the effects of COVID-19.