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Kuni Foundation Awards 36 Imagination Grants to Advance Innovation and Inclusion in Oregon and Washington
Funded projects include immunotherapeutic hydrogel for pancreatic cancer treatment, advancing precision radiotherapy for tumors, program expansion for neurodiverse artists and planning for a new IDD housing model. The Kuni Foundation awarded nearly $1.9 million during the organization’s most recent round of Imagination Grants, doubling the amount awarded in 2022. The
Kuni Foundation Enhances Support of Underserved Communities through Craft3’s Community Impact Investment Notes
For communities to thrive economically, access to basic financial services, affordable credit and investment capital are a necessity. Yet historically, underserved communities have had little to no access to capital, a gap that widened significantly during the pandemic. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) provide equitable access to capital and financial
Fruit Valley Park to Receive Inclusive Playground with $1 Million from the Kuni Foundation
Fruit Valley Neighborhood Park (3200 Fruit Valley Rd.) will receive a new, inclusive playground thanks to a $1 million donation from the Kuni Foundation. The new playground is set to open in 2025 and will honor the legacy of community leader and mother, Elizabeth Austin. The six-acre park is in
Kuni Foundation Awards $9.8 Million to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits
Grants Help to Advance Cancer Research and Advocacy and Inclusive, Affordable Housing for People with Intellectual Disabilities President Joe Biden announced his revitalized Cancer Moonshot program last week, just as World Cancer Day brought awareness to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Locally, the Kuni Foundation awarded 15 grants to organizations
Washington and Oregon Nonprofits Receive $1 Million Boost from The Kuni Foundation
Projects Include the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Screenings, the Creation of an Autism Center of Excellence and Planning for Inclusive, Multicultural Housing The Kuni Foundation awarded just over $1 million to support 19 projects that advance cancer research and promote vibrancy and inclusion for people experiencing intellectual
Kuni Foundation Awards $13.2 Million to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits
Grants Support Research Dismantling Disparities in Cancer Detection and Treatment for BIPOC Communities; Innovative Housing Solutions for People Experiencing Intellectual Disabilities Accelerating cancer research that improves detection and treatment for underserved communities and increasing access to housing for adults experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are priorities reflected in the