Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Barr Announces RFP for Cohort Three of the Engage New England Initiative
Seeking proposals for $150,000, one-year planning grants from teams ready to do high school differently.
Reimagining the Future of Boston’s Waterfront
A recent survey of Boston residents reveals widespread support for a waterfront that is resilient and open to all.
Evaluation in the Service of Learning
Our Director of Learning and Evaluation shares three changes to make learning and evaluation efforts more beneficial to our partners and others.
Boston Integrates Climate Resilience and Mitigation in Utility Planning
Smart development in Boston means accounting for climate change in long-term planning and design.
Announcing the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative
A $25 million investment over six years in 29 Massachusetts arts organizations to strengthen financial health and capacity to adapt to change.
Barr Awards $25.8 Million in Third Quarter of 2018
Grants to support work on community revitalization, business leadership for clean energy, and New England high schools engaging in comprehensive planning to connect all students to success.
29 Foundations Pledge Over $4 Billion to Address Climate Change
Barr commits at least $100 million over the next five years, joining the largest-ever philanthropic investment in climate change mitigation.
We Can Improve Coastal Communities as We Protect Them
The best way to protect Boston from rising seas is through “shore-based solutions.” Two of the authors of a recent report explain what that means, and how such solutions can yield benefits for communities.
An Unusual Proposition – Artists Invited to Advise a Museum
Fifth in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.