Monday, April 5, 2010

Grants Nurture Arts Spaces and Housing

Stephanie Strom for the New York Times


Photo Michael Falco for The New York Times
Luis A. Ubiñas took over as president
of the Ford Foundation in 2008.

As part of an effort to increase the impact of its giving, the Ford Foundation is to announce a plan on Monday to dedicate $100 million to the development of arts spaces nationwide over the next decade. The plan is by far the largest commitment the foundation has ever made to the construction, maintenance and enhancement of arts facilities. More...