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The RNW Foundation supports underrepresented individuals in achieving equality through philanthropic grants.

100+ Grants

10+ Organizations

14 Focus Areas

Our Focus Areas

  1. LGBTQIA+ Support Services

  2. Human Rights Support Groups

  3. Mental Health + Suicide Prevention Services

  4. Healthcare Representation

  5. Arts & Culture Development Programs

  6. Women’s Mental Health Services

  7. Community Nature Access Programs

  8. Organizational Development

  9. Medical Care Access Programs

  10. Animal Rights Advocacy Programs

  11. Domestic Violence Support Programs

  12. Institutional Anti-Discrimination Programs

  13. Technology Internet Access and Training

  14. Low-Income Education Access

Statistics

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About 2/3 of LGBTQIA+ adults say they have faced discrimination.

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Young women are the highest-risk group for mental health concerns

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High school students who earned art credits are 5x more likely to graduate

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LGBTQIA+ adults report worse healthcare outcomes than non-LGBTQIA+ peers.

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LGBTQIA+ adults are twice as likely to report homelessness.

A black and white photo of a woman sitting alone on a bench near a body of water in a park, surrounded by trees and swans swimming in the water.

70% of low-income communities live in nature-deprived areas.

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News

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RNW Foundation announces Q4 grant proposals are open for Arts & Culture in Pennsylvania.

The RNW Foundation has announced a series of grant proprosals within the board to be distributed by the end of year. These grants will be made to organizations dedicated to the Arts in the Pennsylvania. More information about these grants can be found on our Request for Proposals page.

Looking to apply for a grant or recommend a potential grantee?

To learn more about our current status on potential grantees, as well as our requirements for requesting a grant, please view our FAQ page for more information. Though we only consider requests that fit into our 14 core values, we encourage any potential grantee to view our FAQ page.