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Puffin Holiday Hours
December 20, 2024
The offices of the Puffin Foundation and Cultural Forum will be closed from December 21th- December 30th. Happy Read More
The Future of Journalism Is Already Here 📢🔥
December 2, 2024
Dive into the resurgence of student activism in 2024! From climate strikes to unionization, today’s students are shaping the future. Discover how StudentNation, a Puffin supported project, is amplifying their voices and driving grassroots change. Read more about their inspiring journeys and bold articles in The Nation. Read more: Read More
Thanksgiving Weekend
November 27, 2024
Dear Friends: The Puffin Foundation & Puffin Cultural Forum will be closed from 11/28-12/1. While you enjoy time with family and friends, we encourage those of you celebrating Thanksgiving to take the time to learn about and support the activism of American Indigenous people, such as the 2023 ALBA/Puffin Award Read More
The Battle Over Ballot Initiatives
November 4, 2024
Check out these election dispatches by incredibly talented student writers across the country on statewide ballot initiatives. These young journalists are all part of StudentNation, a program run by The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism with major Puffin support. 🗳️ Conservatives Are Trying to Trick Nebraskans Into Voting for an Read More
We’re Hiring!
October 17, 2024
Financial Controller Background The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. seeks a Financial Controller who shares our commitment to support artists and organizations doing meaningful work that aligns with our mission. Our grantees create cultural events and works of art and engage in educational and community outreach that addresses vital issues such as Read More
2025 ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award: Call for Applications
September 23, 2024
The ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award is an annual prize of $100,000 presented by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives and the Puffin Foundation. It is dedicated to the activist tradition of the U.S. volunteers who joined the International Brigades to fight in the Spanish Civil War to stem the rise of fascism. Read More
Remembering Peter N. Carroll (1943-2024)
September 18, 2024
Peter N. Carroll was our dear friend and a trusted advisor to The Puffin Foundation for decades. His knowledge and guidance shaped some of our most important initiatives, including the ALBA/Puffin Prize, The Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship, and the Puffin Gallery of Social Activism at MCNY. A scholar, a poet, and Read More
2024 Grant Decision Update
August 1, 2024
For all our grantees awaiting decisions, You may have been wondering if the proposal you submitted to The Puffin Foundation was still under consideration. Rest assured that it is, and that the delay in our review process does not decrease the likelihood of your receiving an award from us. We Read More
Puffin Closed for Juneteenth
June 18, 2024
Dear Puffin People, The Puffin Cultural Forum will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth. Our offices will reopen on Thursday, 6/20. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! -The Puffin Staff As Puffin acknowledges Juneteenth, we commemorate past triumphs while acknowledging the current obstacles. Furthermore, we pledge Read More
Changing The Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100
June 3, 2024
To commemorate the centennial of the birth of Shirley Chisholm (1924 – 2005), The Museum of the City of New York, in collaboration with The Shirley Chisholm Project at Brooklyn College, will present a major exhibition detailing her life and legacy. At this Puffin-supported exhibition, attendees will get a firsthand Read More