To engage young people and develop a future audience for classical music by expanding the educational outreach component of the FUZE! series, a collaboration between Tuesday Musical Association and the Akron Art Museum
For a program-related investment providing direct financial support for University Square and advancing the development of Akron's Exchange neighborhood
To develop a strategic plan that will meet the goal to achieve systemic change in health-care education, research and clinical services through the creation of an Academic Health Center in Akron
To create the Knight Research and Education Collaborative in Akron to manage six research, educational and clinical initiatives expected to improve Akron's economy and quality of life by bringing in more than $125 million dollars and creating 2,100 jobs
To purchase one van and a utility trailer for the EarthCare grounds maintenance division, which trains disabled adults for employment in the grounds maintenance and landscape areas
To achieve implementation of the Help America Vote Act and combat serious electoral problems by providing state policymakers and nonprofit organizations with legal assistance, legislative counseling and drafting, research and technical support
To develop a cadre of young minority leaders by revamping a one-week summer workshop into an intense year-long leadership development, personal growth and cultural arts experience
To provide extensive arts training for youth in Cascade Village of greater Akron, and to leverage our 2010 Communities grant by enabling youth to engage their community through the arts and encourage passion for the arts