Helen Gurley Brown Foundation

YOUTH AND EDUCATION-"BRIDGEUP" STEM GRANT:PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO LEARN THE SKILLS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN SMALL GROUPS WITH THEIR PEERS.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-ROBERT A. KATZMANN FELLOWSHIP GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IJC IN RECRUITING, TRAINING AND MENTORING KATZMANN FELLOWS. IN ADDITION, THE GRANT SUPPORTS UP TO THREE KATZMANN FELLOWS THROUGH EXAMINATION PREPARATION, APPLICATION FEES, AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO ATTEND LAW SCHOOL.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHOLARS WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION-"BRIDGEUP" ENVIRONMENT GRANT:PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE NEW YORK CITY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DURING SUMMERS BETWEEN SCHOOL YEARS, AND TO DEVELOP, STRENGTHEN, AND CULTIVATE THEIR SKILL SETS INTO FUTURE CONSERVATION LEADERS.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION-"BRIDGEUP" THEATER IN THE SCHOOLS GRANT:PURPOSE: "CHANGING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IN VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE"-TO SUPPORT STUDENT AND FAMILY MATINEE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO INCREASE THEATER ACCESS AND LEARNING RESOURCES FOR RURAL AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BRING TEACHING ARTISTS INTO THE CLASSROOM, SUPPORT CURRICULAR NEEDS IN UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS, AND INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THEATER THROUGH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-BROWN INSTITUTE, BROWN MAGIC PROJECTS-DEPUTY DIRECTOR FUND:PURPOSE: FUND IS USED FOR THE ROLE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE BROWN INSTITUTE WHO PROVIDES BI-COASTAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF THE BROWN INSTITUTE DIRECTORS AND PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FOSTERING PRODUCT THINKING AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK CAMPUS FOR THE CLASS OF 2025, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHOLARS WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD VENTURES" GRANT:PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE ARTISTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NEW AND TRANSFORMATIVE WORKS FOR LIVE THEATER.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-GRANT:PURPOSE: TO HELP CATALYZE AND JUMP START THE THE BELL'S YOUTH JOURNAL COALITION (YJC) JOURNALISM FOR ALL (J4A) PROGRAM WHICH SEEKS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL UNDERFUNDING OF JOURNALISM CURRICULUM IN NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THIS CITYWIDE, PUBLIC-PRIVATE INITIATIVE AIMS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE JOURNALISM PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ALONGSIDE ELEVATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING-GRANT:PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR AN INITIAL INVESTMENT IN THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION'S MOVE TOWARD SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RURAL NORTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-GENIUS GRANT:PURPOSE: THIS GENIUS GRANT WAS AWARDED TO ALYS SMITH FOR USE TO WORK WITH THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP A TRAILBLAZING VERSION OF THE BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK AT MARSHALL UNIVERSITY AND TO LAUNCH THEIR FIRST COHORT OF SCHOLARS IN THE FALL OF 2025. THESE FUNDS HONOR AND RECOGNIZE ALYS SMITH'S LONG AND ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER IN SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT: PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHOLARS WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG SCHOLARS WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-BROWN INSTITUTE, BROWN MAGIC PROJECTS-DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY FUND:PURPOSE: FUND IS USED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE BROWN INSTITUTE THROUGH EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FOSTERING PRODUCT THINKING AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION-"BRIDGEUP" HEALTH GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE NEXT CADRE OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS WITH THE GOAL OF SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED GROUPS.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK CAMPUS FOR THE CLASS OF 2026, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHOLARS WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION-"BRIDGEUP" BOOTCAMP GRANT:PURPOSE: "PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & MENTORSHIP FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATER ARTISTS". BOOTCAMP PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AND RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR FURTHER TRAINING IN THE THEATER ARTS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED AND IN-DEPTH THEATER TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO ACHIEVE THE NEXT STEP IN FURTHERING THEIR CAREERS OR EDUCATION.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-BROWN INSTITUTE, BROWN MAGIC PROJECTS-DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY FUND:PURPOSE: FUND IS USED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE BROWN INSTITUTE THROUGH EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FOSTERING PRODUCT THINKING AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-GENIUS GRANT FOR PLANET FORWARD: PURPOSE: GIVEN IN HONOR OF FRANK SESNO, FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF PLANET FORWARD, THESE FUNDS WERE LEVERAGED TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE FELLOWSHIPS WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER A UNIQUE AND COMPLEX GROUP OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS TO REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL STORIES.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ONE YEAR OF TUITION FOR A SCHOLAR(S) WHO WAS AN ENROLLED PARTICIPANT AT THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM, AND WHO NEEDED TO TRANSFER TO THIS INSTITUTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO THE CLOSING OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE.

EMPOWERING INNOVATION-THE WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL CENTER:PURPOSE: FUND IS USED TO SUPPORT CENTER OPERATIONS THAT THROUGH EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FOSTERING PRODUCT THINKING AIM TO ENCOURAGE AND STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ONE YEAR OF TUITION FOR A SCHOLAR(S) WHO WAS AN ENROLLED PARTICIPANT AT THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM, AND WHO NEEDED TO TRANSFER TO THIS INSTITUTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO THE CLOSING OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ONE YEAR OF TUITION FOR A SCHOLAR(S) WHO WAS AN ENROLLED PARTICIPANT AT THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM, AND WHO NEEDED TO TRANSFER TO THIS INSTITUTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO THE CLOSING OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ONE YEAR OF TUITION FOR A SCHOLAR(S) WHO WAS AN ENROLLED PARTICIPANT AT THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM, AND WHO NEEDED TO TRANSFER TO THIS INSTITUTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO THE CLOSING OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT:PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ONE YEAR OF TUITION FOR A SCHOLAR(S) WHO WAS AN ENROLLED PARTICIPANT AT THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM, AND WHO NEEDED TO TRANSFER TO THIS INSTITUTION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO THE CLOSING OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" GRANT: PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT ITHACA COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHOLARS WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

LEADERSHIP-"BOLD" MAGIC GRANT:PURPOSE: AS A PART OF THE "BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK" PROGRAM AT RUTGERS-NEWARK, WARDAH SAMAD WAS AWARDED A MAGIC GRANT THAT PROVIDED FUNDING TO ADVANCE A HEALTH INITIATIVE ON CAMPUS AT RUTGERS-NEWARK.

BRIDGEUP 2.0 GRANT: PURPOSE: "BRIDGEUP:CORE AND BRIDGEOUT" PROGRAMS-TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SUPPORT SELECTED BRIDGEUP SCHOLARS FROM CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL, ST. CATHERINE ACADEMY, AND THE ACADEMY OF MOUNT ST. URSULA BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, SCHOLARSHIPS, POST-GRADUATION PLANNING, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT.

THE HGB PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE GRANT (BOLD):PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR "HELEN FELLOWS", "HELEN MENTORS", AND "HELEN TRAILBLAZER" AWARDS AT DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE TO DEVELOP AN INITIATIVE WHICH IS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND NETWORK FOR WOMEN RESEARCHERS, AND TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS TO HELP SHEPHERD THE NEXT ERA OF BREAKTHROUGHS IN CANCER MEDICINE AND DISCOVERY.

BRIDGE UP GIDDY UP GRANT (BUGUP):PURPOSE: TO OFFER UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN A UNIQUE TRACK TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERMENT, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF HORSEBACK RIDING.

BOLD CIRCLE GRANT (BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE GRANT):PURPOSE: TO CREATE A NETWORK OF WOMEN ARTISTIC DIRECTORS AS WELL AS ASSOCIATE ARISTIC DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, AND FELLOWS, WHO IN TURN WILL SUPPORT WOMEN WRITERS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PIECES OF ARTISTIC WORK WRITTEN FOR THE THEATER STAGE.

BRIDGEUP-ENVIRONMENT GRANT:PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE NEW YORK CITY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DURING SUMMERS BETWEEN SCHOOL, AND TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THEIR SOFT SKILL SETS TO CULTIVATE DIVERSE FUTURE CONSERVATION LEADERS.

GENIUS GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT INCLUSION, ENCOMPASSING INITIATIVES ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ORGANIZATION TO DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT AND AUDIENCES ACROSS ETHICITIES, GENDERS, ABILITIES, SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, AND GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS.

INNOVATION GRANT:PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE WORK OF DR. LUCY KING'S DEDICATION TO THE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN THAT ALLOWS FOR COEXISTENCE BETWEEN SMALL RURAL FARMERS IN AFRICA AND SAFELY DEALING WITH CROP-RAIDING ELEPHANTS. THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND AND SCALE THE CREATION OF POTENTIAL SOURCES OF INCOME FOR THE FARMING COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS TO BUILD SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PROJECT BY EDIFYING STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT'S LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AND EFFORTS.

GENIUS GRANT: PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION FOR ITS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THE IMPORTANCE OF FREE EXPRESSION AND JOURNALISM IN A HIGH FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY.

BROWN INSTITUTE IMPACT FUND:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DIGITAL WITNESS LAB (DWL) WHICH WILL COLLECT DATA TO EXPOSE SURVEILLANCE, MISINFORMATION, AND OTHER HARMS ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS. THE PROJECT WILL BE USED IN THE FUTURE BY COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT VENTURES.

GENIUS GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHRISTINE ADAMS' WORK ON THE BOLD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WHOSE MISSION IS TO OVERSEE AND DIRECT MORE THAN 500 WOMEN FROM FAMILIES WITH MINIMUM MEANS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS, GUIDANCE AND JOB PLACEMENTS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONALS.

ROBERT A. KATZMANN FELLOWSHIP GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IJC IN RECRUITING, TRAINING AND MENTORING KATZMANN FELLOWS, WHO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SCREENING, DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO DEFENSELESS PARENTS WITH CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, ARIZONA, AND IN TEXAS. IN ADDITION, THE GRANT SUPPORTS UP TO THREE KATZMANN FELLOWS THROUGH EXAMINATION PREPARATION, APPLICATION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO ATTEND LAW SCHOOL.

GENIUS GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AND PRODUCE IN-DEPTH JOURNALISM ON TOPICS OF CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE TO BLACK PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SUCH AS EDUCATION, HOUSING, HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND POLITICS.

GENIUS GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT, CULTIVATE, AND EXPAND "THE ACADEMY" INITIATIVE WHICH AIMS TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILL SETS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.

BRIDGEUP THEATER IN THE SCHOOLS GRANT:PURPOSE: "CHANGING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IN VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE", TO SUPPORT STUDENT AND FAMILY MATINEE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO INCREASE THEATER ACCESS AND LEARNING RESOURCES FOR RURAL AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BRING TEACHING ARTISTS INTO THE CLASSROOM, SUPPORT CURRICULAR NEEDS IN UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS, AND INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THEATER THROUGH LOW-COST ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS.

DIRECTORS DISCRETIONARY FUND (BROWN MAGIC PROJECTS):PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT "MAGIC PROJECTS" AT THE BROWN INSTITUTE THROUGH EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FOSTERING PRODUCT THINKING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANT:PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION.

BRIDGEUP-THE BOOTCAMP GRANT:PURPOSE: "PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & MENTORSHIP FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATER ARTISTS". BOOT CAMP PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AND RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO PREPARE FOR FURTHER TRAINING IN THE THEATER ARTS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED AND IN-DEPTH THEATER TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO ACHIEVE THE NEXT STEP IN FURTHERING THEIR CAREERS OR EDUCATION.

BRIDGE UP HEALTH:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE NEXT CADRE OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS WITH THE GOAL OF HARNESSING THE STRENGTH OF WOMEN AND UNDER-REPRESENTED RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS IN FACILITATING A JUST CULTURE WITHIN A HEALTH SYSTEM-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP.

BROWN INSTITUTE IMPACT FUND:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE ATLOS PROJECT, A NON-PROFIT AND OPEN SOURCE PLATFORM, TO ENABLE INVESTIGATORS TO COLLABORATE SAFELY AT SCALE IN THE REALM OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROSECUTIONS, AND INNOVATIVE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION.