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
2018
Progressive Policy Institute $185,000
Project Description:

To support policy research and outreach relating to fiscal sustainability.

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.org
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Peterson Foundation
2019
Progressive Policy Institute $5,000
Project Description:

To support the 2019 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.org
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Peterson Foundation
2019
Progressive Policy Institute $250,000
Project Description:

To support the development of comprehensive and specific solutions to address the nation's long-term fiscal challenges, as part of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation Solutions Initiative

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.org
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Peterson Foundation
2020
Progressive Policy Institute $500,000
Project Description:

To support policy research and outreach relating to fiscal sustainability.

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.org
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Peterson Foundation
2021
Progressive Policy Institute $5,000
Project Description:

To support the 2020 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program.

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.org
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Peterson Foundation
2022
Progressive Policy Institute $5,000
Project Description:

To support the 2021 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.org
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Peterson Foundation
2023
Progressive Policy Institute $5,250
Project Description:

To support the 2022 Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship Program

Website:http://www.progressivepolicy.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
2015
Posse Foundation $75,000
Project Description:

To support the Posse Foundation's core charitable activities

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Peterson Foundation
2018
Posse Foundation $25,000
Project Description:

To support the Posse Foundation's core charitable activities

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Peterson Foundation
2022
Posse Foundation $5,000
Project Description:

To be used to support the Charity's core activities

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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
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
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Peterson Foundation
2010
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $390,000
Project Description:

To support research on the international dimensions of the fiscal imbalances of the United States, including an appraisal of key creditor countries' international economic positions and policies.

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2011
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $225,000
Project Description:

To support research that examines global aggregate public debt projections under likely scenarios through 2030, discusses the implications of these issues for the United States, and investigates the potential long-term impact across global economies.

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2014
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $1,000,000
Project Description:

To support the C. Fred Bergsten endowed chair to prepare analyses related to U.S. economic and fiscal issues.

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2014
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $38,500
Project Description:

To support a study on the impact of a U.S. debt default on capital markets, private sector investment, the dollar, trade, and interest costs

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2015
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $5,000,000
Project Description:

To support and enhance economic and fiscal research and analysis at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2018
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $7,000,000
Project Description:

To support nonpartisan research and analysis on global and domestic fiscal and economic policy

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2018
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $452,500
Project Description:

To support strategic communications and development activities

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2019
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $6,000,000
Project Description:

To support strategic communications and digital outreach activities [of the Peterson Institute for International Economics]

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2020
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $6,500,000
Project Description:

To support nonpartisan research and analysis on global and domestic fiscal and economic policy

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2022
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics $2,500,000
Project Description:

To support non-partisan research and analysis on global and domestic fiscal and economic policy

Website:http://www.piie.com
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Peterson Foundation
2010
Partnership for Public Service $35,000
Project Description:

To support a conference exploring the need for joint efforts by government and foundation leaders to improve the operational capacity and effectiveness of government.

Website:http://www.ourpublicservice.org
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Peterson Foundation
2019
Ohio State University $43,860
Project Description:

To support the US 2050 project, which will explore demographic, fiscal, and socioeconomic trends that will shape the U.S. in the decades ahead

Website:http://www.osu.edu
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