About Us

The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. seeks to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their identities or social philosophies.

Why the Puffin?

The Puffin, once endangered in the northeastern United States, was returned to its native habitats through the efforts of a concerned citizenry. Our name is a metaphor for how we perceive our mission in the arts: to join with other concerned groups and individuals to ensure that the arts not merely survive, but flourish at all levels of our society.

Our Grantees

Special Projects

Gallery for Social Activism

The Puffin Gallery for Social Activism at the Museum of the City of New York
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Opens 4 Feb, 2020

Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship

Supporting visionaries who challenge the status quo
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Opens 4 Feb, 2020

ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism

Honoring International Champions of Human Rights
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Opens 4 Feb, 2020

Investigative Journalism

Helping Make Journalism that Matters Possible
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Opens 4 Feb, 2020

Puffin Cultural Forum

Fostering a dialogue of art, issues & community
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Opens 4 Feb, 2020

More Special Projects

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Opens 4 Feb, 2020

News & Blog

The Future of Journalism Is Already Here 📢🔥

December 2, 2024

Dive into the resurgence of student activism in 2024! From climate strikes to unionization, today’s students are shaping the future. Discover how StudentNation, a Puffin supported project, is amplifying their voices and driving grassroots change. Read more about their inspiring journeys and bold articles in The Nation. Read more: Read More

Thanksgiving Weekend

November 27, 2024

Dear Friends: The Puffin Foundation & Puffin Cultural Forum will be closed from 11/28-12/1. While you enjoy time with family and friends, we encourage those of you celebrating Thanksgiving to take the time to learn about and support the activism of American Indigenous people, such as the 2023 ALBA/Puffin Award Read More

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The Battle Over Ballot Initiatives

November 4, 2024

Check out these election dispatches by incredibly talented student writers across the country on statewide ballot initiatives. These young journalists are all part of StudentNation, a program run by The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism with major Puffin support. 🗳️ Conservatives Are Trying to Trick Nebraskans Into Voting for an Read More

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