Grants and Projects

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s mission is to increase awareness of the nature and urgency of key fiscal challenges threatening America’s future and to accelerate action on them. The Foundation works with leading policy experts, elected officials, and the public to build support for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. The Foundation supports innovative projects, through grants and partnerships to educate and engage Americans from a variety of perspectives.

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Grants

Awarding Organization Year Grantee Amount ($) Description
Peterson Foundation
2016
Center for American Progress $4,500
Project Description:

To support the 2016 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.americanprogress.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Center for American Progress $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2015 annual convening of leading policymakers and thought leaders.

Website:http://www.americanprogress.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Center for American Progress $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2016 annual convening of leading policymakers and thought leaders.

Website:http://www.americanprogress.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Center for American Progress $4,500
Project Description:

To support the 2017 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.americanprogress.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Center for American Progress $400,000
Project Description:

To support the development of new policy ideas to contain federal and overall healthcare spending and improve the value and efficiency of Medicare and the healthcare system, and advance these ideas through outreach, education, and partnerships with policymakers and stakeholders

Website:http://www.americanprogress.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
Center for the Study of the Presidency $700,000
Project Description:

To support a comprehensive net assessment to help guide the new President in developing a strategic roadmap for addressing and confronting the nation's most urgent challenges.

Website:http://www.thepresidency.org
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Peterson Center on Healthcare
2017
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care $250,000
Project Description:

To support the replication of healthcare models that ensure compassionate, coordinated care for individuals with advanced illness.

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Peterson Foundation
2016
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget $4,500
Project Description:

To support the 2016 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.crfb.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget $4,500
Project Description:

To support the 2017 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.crfb.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
Concord Coalition Corp. $1,500,000
Project Description:

To support the Fiscal Wake Up Tour, a series of town hall meetings conducted across the country designed to engage and educate the public on the nation's long-term fiscal outlook.

Website:http://www.concordcoalition.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Concord Coalition Corp. $1,000,000
Project Description:

To support efforts to educate the public about the causes and consequences of federal budget deficits, the long-term challenges facing America's unsustainable entitlement programs, and how to build a sound foundation for economic growth.

Website:http://www.concordcoalition.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Concord Coalition Corp. $1,000,000
Project Description:

To support efforts to educate the public about the causes and consequences of federal budget deficits, the long-term challenges facing America's unsustainable entitlement programs, and how to build a sound foundation for economic growth.

Website:http://www.concordcoalition.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Concord Coalition Corp. $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2016 Paul Tsongas Economic Patriot Award Dinner.

Website:http://www.concordcoalition.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
Conference Board Inc. $1,000,000
Project Description:

To support the enlistment of senior corporate executives and next generation business leaders in fiscal reform efforts, online outreach, and events focused on long-term fiscal challenges.

Website:http://www.ced.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Conference Board Inc. $50,000
Project Description:

to support education and outreach to employees on government policy and fiscal issues

Website:http://www.ced.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Conference Board Inc. $50,000
Project Description:

To support the 2016 Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner, which recognizes business leaders who advocate for the nation's long-term interests.

Website:http://www.ced.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Conference Board Inc. $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2015 Fall Policy Conference.

Website:http://www.ced.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Conference Board Inc. $4,500
Project Description:

To support the 2017 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.ced.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Conference Board Inc. $100,000
Project Description:

To support education and outreach to employees on government policy and fiscal issues.

Website:http://www.ced.org
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Peterson Foundation
2017
Conference Board Inc. $50,000
Project Description:

To support the 2017 Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner, which recognizes business leaders who advocate for the nation's long-term interests.

Website:http://www.ced.org
See all Conference Board Inc. grants
Peterson Foundation
2016
Council for Economic Education $345,000
Project Description:

To support updates and dissemination of the Understanding Fiscal Responsibility curriculum to help high school students understand the facts, significance, and consequences of the nation's fiscal challenges.

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Peterson Foundation
2016
Council for Economic Education $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2015 Visionary Awards, which honors leaders in the economic and financial education field.

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Peterson Foundation
2016
Council for Economic Education $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2016 Visionary Awards, which honors leaders in the economic and financial education field.

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Peterson Foundation
2016
Economic Policy Institute $4,500
Project Description:

To support the 2016 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.epi.org
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Peterson Foundation
2016
Economic Policy Institute $250,000
Project Description:

To support research on wage and employment gaps by race and gender

Website:http://www.epi.org
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