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
2021
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research $174,000
Project Description:

To develop policy research papers on fiscal issues and solutions

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Peterson Foundation
2021
The Brookings Institution $150,000
Project Description:

To analyze the federal tax base and develop policy alternatives for the taxation of capital income

Website:http://www.brookings.org
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Peterson Foundation
2021
The Institute for College Access & Success $112,000
Project Description:

To develop resources for the Student Debt Smarter program to provide young people with information about college financing

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Peterson Foundation
2009
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $100,000
Project Description:

To support a study and roundtable on the magnitude and impact of growing global public debts and identify possible implications for the world economy and the United States.

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2021
Niskanen Center $92,000
Project Description:

To examine the political and economic factors affecting the nation’s long-term fiscal outlook

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Peterson Foundation
2009
AmericaSpeaks $50,000
Project Description:

To support providing citizens with a greater opportunity for civic engagement around critical issues and deliberation over complex fiscal policy issues.

Website:http://www.americaspeaks.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $50,000
Project Description:

To support efforts to broaden public understanding of globalization and the risks of shortsighted economic and fiscal policies.

Website:http://www.piie.com
See all Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics grants
Peterson Foundation
2009
The Brookings Institution $50,000
Project Description:

To support the Budget for National Priorities Project, an accessible analysis of the country's fiscal situation that documents the problem and features possible solutions.

Website:http://www.brookings.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
Pro Publica, Inc. $49,000
Project Description:

To support the ProPublica Prizes for Investigative Governance, honoring outstanding work in investigative reporting by governmental bodies in the United States.

Website:http://www.propublica.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
The Common Good Institute $45,000
Project Description:

To support the development and operation of an online policy forum, "NewTalk," that will enable experts to engage in conversation about the most pressing domestic issues facing America's future, including our economic and fiscal challenges.

Website:http://www.cgood.org
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Peterson Foundation
2021
Fiscal Challenge $44,000
Project Description:

To support a competition for college students to develop budget plans that stabilize federal debt as a share of the economy over the long term

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Peterson Foundation
2021
American Enterprise Institute $40,000
Project Description:

To develop resources for the Student Debt Smarter program to educate young people about public policies that affect college financing

Website:http://www.aei.org
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Peterson Foundation
2021
Center for American Progress $40,000
Project Description:

To develop resources for the Student Debt Smarter program to educate young people about public policies that affect college financing

Website:http://www.americanprogress.org
See all Center for American Progress grants
Peterson Foundation
2009
Transatlantic Futures Inc. $40,000
Project Description:

To support the development of multimedia content designed to provide innovative ways to address economic and social challenges threatening America's future.

Website:http://www.theglobalist.com
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Peterson Foundation
2009
National Academy of Social Insurance $35,000
Project Description:

To support a national conference to promote and facilitate improving social insurance programs and the health care financing system and encourage fiscal responsibility and economic growth.

Website:http://www.nasi.org
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Peterson Foundation
2009
The Altarum Institute $35,000
Project Description:

To support the June 2009 conference for scholars, health policy experts, and media to examine and increase awareness of key health challenges that are linked to America's fiscal crisis.

Website:http://www.altarum.org
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Peterson Foundation
2021
American Enterprise Institute $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2020 Annual Irving Kristol Award Dinner

Website:http://www.aei.org
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Peterson Center on Healthcare
2021
Brandeis University $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 27th Princeton Conference, which provides health care professionals the ability to discuss the most pressing issues in health policy.

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Peterson Foundation
2021
Business Executives for National Security $25,000
Project Description:

To support the general operations

Website:http://www.bens.org
See all Business Executives for National Security grants
Peterson Center on Healthcare
2021
Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers $25,000
Project Description:

To support the National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs' 2020 annual conference "Putting Care at the Center"

Website:http://www.camdenhealth.org
See all Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers grants
Peterson Center on Healthcare
2021
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2020 National Summit on Advance Illness Care

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Peterson Foundation
2021
Council for Economic Education $25,000
Project Description:

To support the 2020 Visionary Awards, which honors leaders in the economic and financial education field.

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Peterson Foundation
2021
Independent Sector $25,000
Project Description:

To support a conference convening nonprofit leaders to discuss public policy challenges and opportunities facing the nonprofit sector.

See all Independent Sector grants
Peterson Center on Healthcare
2021
Institute for Healthcare Improvement $25,000
Project Description:

To support a 2020 national event convening healthcare professionals and thought leaders to discuss improvement of the U.S. healthcare system.

Website:http://www.ihi.org
See all Institute for Healthcare Improvement grants
Peterson Foundation
2021
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Inc. $25,000
Project Description:

To support the Future of Black Communities Leadership Summit

Website:http://www.jointcenter.org
See all Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Inc. grants

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