Program areas at New Venture Fund
New Venture Fund's (nvf) civil rights, social, action, and advocacy portfolio aims to protect human rights, social freedom, and equality while fostering public engagement on these important issues. Activities include grantmaking, communications, coordination among stakeholders, civic and media engagement, and public awareness campaigns.
Nvf operates a variety of youth development and education-focused projects. These projects work in a range of areas to support the development of youth and improvement of education in the u.s., such as early learning in vulnerable populations, literacy, connected learning, support to teachers and other educational professionals, and advocacy for effective teaching practices and education reform. Activities include grantmaking, convenings, and strategic communications support.
Nvf supports a variety of international development projects focused on improving the lives of millions globally through education, health, and economic opportunity. Activities include grantmaking, communications, coordination among stakeholders, and education efforts.
Capacity-building: nvf capacity-building projects support the capacity development of grantees on issues related to civic engagement, economic opportunity, sustainability, and quality of life. Health: nvf health projects connect stakeholders (including academia, local communities, activists, and policymakers) to support a variety of policy, systems, environmental, and public education related initiatives that promote equitable opportunities for good health.environmental programs: nvf's environmental programs focus on a range of conservation, climate, and energy issues in the u.s. and abroad. These issues include ocean and river conservation, alternative energy resources and reduction of fossil fuels, protection of ocean life, wildlands conservation, ecological agriculture, and habitat restoration. Activities among these projects include grantmaking, communications, coordination among stakeholders, civic and media engagement, and public awareness campaigns.