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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

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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

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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