A study led by Alex Kentsis (2016 RAF Scholar) has yielded new insights into how a “jumping gene” contributes to pediatric cancers.

The Foundation’s 2016 Report to Community features stories of collaboration and learning in the areas of scientific discovery; media and public engagement; and more.

RAF is partnering with the Center for Cooperative Media to fund collaborative reporting projects that will enrich public-interest journalism.

In The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a call for philanthropic action to support productive civic learning and dialogue grounded in science, evidence and truth.

Collaborative Journalism Summit (presented by RAF and partners) will explore how joining forces can enhance reporting, community engagement and sustainability…

Internet Archive and First Draft News (both RAF grant partners) collaborate to verify information from TV news…

Fund for Shared Insight announces new Listen for Good RFP (deadline 5/26) and welcomes five new funders to help improve philanthropy.

Vital Signs, a new tool from ProPublica (RAF grant partner), collects important health care information in one easy-to-use place.

The Rita Allen Foundation joins funders seeking fresh ideas for improving the information ecosystem; submissions due April 3.

A forthcoming book by Eric Liu of the Aspen Institute (RAF grant partner) explores citizen power and bottom-up strategies for making change.