The Kenneth Rainin Foundation shares news, what we’re learning and stories written in collaboration with our grantees and partners. Read our blogs to learn about the work of the Foundation and the incredible artists, educators and researchers we support.
04/29/2025 | Arts
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for our Open Spaces Program from May 21 through June 17, 2025.
04/29/2025 | Arts
In May, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, along with Left Bank Co. and World Cities Culture Forum, will welcome 20 cities to the inaugural Creative Land Trust Summit in San Francisco.
04/23/2025 | Arts
Meet the 2025 Rainin Fellows—Brenda Wong Aoki (Theater), Christy Chan (Public Space), Vanessa Sanchez (Dance) and Kyle Casey Chu AKA Panda Dulce (Film). Photos courtesy of the artists.
02/06/2025 | Education
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s new Education Program strategies embrace equity and center community knowledge.
02/05/2025 | Blog
Join fellow researchers, trainees and clinicians from around the world for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s 2025 Innovations Symposium.
02/04/2025 | Arts
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded $821,500 to 33 small and mid-sized arts organizations through our NEW Program.
02/04/2025 | Arts
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for our NEW Program from March 3-24, 2025, using the Common Application for the Arts.
01/30/2025 | Blog Foundation News
The threats made during the campaign are real and upon us and we must protect the most vulnerable among us.
01/22/2025 | Education
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded $715,000 to eight organizations through our Early Care Spaces Program.
01/09/2025 | Arts
The nine funded projects feature generative collaborations between artists, communities and nonprofit organizations.
12/06/2024 | Arts
SFFILM has announced the 17 recipients for the 2024 SFFILM Rainin Grant and the three recipients of the SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant.
12/04/2024 | Blog Foundation News
Shelley Trott reflects on her journey, her aspirations for the Foundation and the influences that have shaped her leadership.
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