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The program will elevate the complex connections between climate, biodiversity, economy, and human wellbeing, with the goal of advancing development in harmony with nature. 

U.S. democracy faces myriad new challenges in 2025. The DPUS program revised its guidelines to respond to this evolving context. 

After a comprehensive review of grantmaking from 2017 through 2024, program staff determined that the current Sustainable Development goal and strategies should remain unchanged.

The RBF established its Peacebuilding program in 2011 to advance “just and durable peace." A distinctive feature of the program has been its joint focus on conflict prevention and conflict transformation. Some grantmaking priorities will evolve amid shifts in domestic and global contexts.

The RBF Democratic Practice–Global Challenges guidelines more clearly emphasize the program’s commitment to social and environmental justice.

 

The last review of the Western Balkans program, in 2019, described a region in transition. Five years later, the region still faces challenges. Recognizing both the region’s challenges and signs of progress, the Western Balkans program has made minor adjustments to its grantmaking guidelines.

The program will retire its strategy focused on indigenous philanthropy and add a new strategy to build the capacity of Chinese partners in support of China’s constructive role in global climate and environmental governance. 

A key component of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund's commitment to transparency is regularly participating in the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) Grantee Perception Report and publishing the results.

The RBF has revised the Money in Politics strategy to support innovations in systems and practices to strengthen equality of representation.

Revisions to the Culpeper Arts & Culture program guidelines emphasize community building and social impact, prioritize artist-centered and multidisciplinary work, advance the Fund’s anti-racist and anti-sexist commitments, ensure attention to accessibility, and celebrate innovation and artistic excellence.