Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
For Support Of The National Purpose Initiative
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Amount$50,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/12/2013
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Term12 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
Political culture and civic engagement in the United States continue to decline relative to both historic precedent and other nations, and Americans’ support for government has reached historic lows. These trends threaten the nation’s ability to address a range of complex problems, from environmental threats to educational ineffectiveness. This grant, in partnership with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and a number of other foundations, would support the planning phase of a potential three-year project aimed at developing a shared vision or "national purpose" among Americans. Depending upon results from this planning phase, the project would aim to convene a series of conversations across the country to advance the resulting vision in a way that amplifies citizens’ voices and reframes the public debate about America’s future.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.rockpa.org
Address
6 West 48th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10036-1802, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for the Global Commons Alliance
The Global Commons Alliance is a network of organizations working together to ensure that societies and the global economy thrive, sustained by healthy global commons, on a stable planet. The alliance focuses on science-based targets, and helps promote a global understanding of the true magnitude of the multifaceted transformations we need to safeguard the global commons. (Substrategy: Multilateral)
for the Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation
The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation, or PACT, works to dramatically reduce net greenhouse emissions from the U.S. agricultural sector. PACT’s work includes efforts to create a policy framework that rewards farmers for integrating climate-friendly practices; translate corporate commitments into climate-smart practices; and support the research and innovation needed to address emissions in the agricultural sector. (Substrategy: U.S. National Policy)
