Fund for Shared Insight concluded in 2026 after 12 years.

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If you’re interested in funder listening practices that shift power to impacted communities, visit Listen to Community, an initiative co-launched by Shared Insight to continue that work.

The Nuts & Bolts of Participatory Design

The Nuts & Bolts of Participatory Design

Fund for Shared Insight invites you to watch this learning event, exploring lessons from the first phase of our participatory grantmaking initiative focused on climate justice.

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