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Call for Nominations: Creative Leadership Awards Take this opportunity to nominate a nonprofit leader, organization or coalition for our 2013 Creative Leadership Awards. Nominate Leader	The Paul G. Allen Ocean Challenge Our oceans are vast and resilient, but they are not immune to pollution and the global effects of climate change. In fact, the health of our oceans is declining rapidly. To mitigate the effects of ocean acidification, Paul G. Allen is offering a prize for ideas that could help. View Challenge	What's New Boise Art Museum awarded $40,000 grant for new exhibition Hana El-Samad: 'A Star in Her Field' Poetry's tense relationship with e-readers Stanford bioengineer Covert receives $1.5 million Distinguished Investigator grant Archie Bray Foundation gets $50k grant to study its economic impact on Helena More >>

Allen Distinguished Investigator Awards Announced

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A second round of Allen Distinguished Investigator awards are given to scientific investigators pursuing new, pioneering research in academic settings.

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Bright Spots Leadership

The Foundation's research describes the five characteristics shared by cultural organizations that are successfully adapting to today's changing conditions.

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Native Giving

Exceptional nonprofit groups are making a difference in Native communities. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has partnered with key nonprofit organizations serving Tribal communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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