Catch up with the latest news and announcements from Barr. An Enduring Commitment to Racial Equity The events of the last few months have only deepened our commitment to advance racial equity. Our trustees outline key principles to guide Barr's racial equity work. Barr and Ford Foundations Commit $10 Million to Support BIPOC Arts Massachusetts named one of seven regions in Ford Foundation's "America's Cultural Treasures" initiative. Regional grants to be awarded in 2021. Adapting to a Pandemic: Barr's Climate Program Today’s solutions to our public health crisis are also long-term solutions for transportation and climate. Today’s solutions to our public health crisis are also long-term solutions for transportation and climate. Five Focus Areas for Schools Navigating COVID-19 Insights from school leaders engaging support from the new Mass Ready Fund to adapt and keep students at the center during the pandemic. Barr Awards $18.5 Million in Third Quarter of 2020 Grants include support for local arts and cultural organizations in Gateway Cities, a diverse, worker-centered environmental movement in New England, and a new campaign highlighting the teaching profession. In Conversation: District Attorney Rachael Rollins A conversation on the legacy and impacts of racism and the role of the criminal justice system in our region. Stories We're Following @StreetsblogMASS · Oct 14 @ednavigate · Sep 28 @bostonfdn · Oct 16 Barr Foundation P: 617.854.3500 |