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During the 2010 midterm elections, voters below the age of 30 were racially and ethnically diverse and primarily voted for Democrats, according to data released by Generational Alliance, a project of RBF grantee the Tides Center, and the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).  The findings were compiled from data of the National Exit Poll by Edison Research.

RBF grantee the Global Action Project (GAP) was one of 15 organizations honored at the White House with a 2010 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award. First Lady Michelle Obama presented the awards to the honorees.  More than 400 organizations were nominated, and GAP was selected from 50 finalists. The Global Action Project was recognized for its work in youth leadership and creativity.

Rachel Kleinfeld, CEO of the Truman National Security Project, a Sustainable Development program grantee, was recognized as a civic leader in Time Magazine's list of "40 Under 40." The Truman National Security Project is an organization that recruits and trains leaders to make an impact on national security issues, which include climate change and the energy debate.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has made revisions to its Pivotal Place: Western Balkans guidelines. As progress in the region is made, the Fund has clarified the guidelines, in order to provide a clear understanding of its direction and priorities in the Western Balkans.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) has earned the competitive LEED Platinum certification (LEED-CI v2009) from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its new office in New York City.

Stephen Heintz joins the Steering Committee of Partners for a New Beginning, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established to advance "renewed engagement with Muslims around the world based on mutual respect and responsibility.”

Civic engagement and advocacy are important tools for nonprofits to utilize to make change happen, but how organizations are allowed to get involved is governed by federal rules.  RBF grantees, the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest  and Council on Foundations, have created two civic engagement toolkits for foundations.

RBF grantee 2030 Inc.'s Architecture 2030 has unveiled its new Web site, which showcases the progress it has made since its inception in 2006. The new site features a comprehensive and up-to-date tool for researchers interested in the building sector, where they are able to examine how the building sector relates to energy, climate change, and economic problems as well as potential solutions.

RBF grantee Sustainable Markets Foundation's 350.org launched its new Web site, gearing up for "10/10/10, the Global Work Party" on October 10, 2010. Organizers are encouraging individuals worldwide to do something to combat global warming in their communities.

The recent economic downturn has had a major impact on one of New York City's essential identities—its arts and cultural organizations.