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
2023
Urban Institute $257,000
Project Description:

To increase awareness and improve understanding of the drivers of America's fiscal challenges

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Peterson Foundation
2023
Urban Institute $5,250
Project Description:

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

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