WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations (The Council) announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships.

The Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships recognizes excellence in partnerships that have both transformed the relationship between the public and philanthropic sectors and led to measurable benefits in housing and community development, including increased economic opportunity, health, safety, education, workforce development, disaster resilience, inclusivity and cultural opportunities, and/or housing access for low- and moderate-income families. This year’s winners were presented with awards by HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman, and Kathleen Enright, The Council’s President and CEO.

“To ensure that families can access housing they can afford, we need all hands on deck – nonprofits, governments, and private partners alike,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “Today, we honor this year’s awardees and thank them for working with local partners to revitalize our communities and connect our people to affordable housing and critical services.”

“This year’s awardees collectively demonstrate that we can achieve greater impact and real change when we work together,” said Council on Foundations’ President and CEO Kathleen Enright. “We’re proud to recognize these innovative initiatives that are transforming communities across the country through public-philanthropic partnerships.”

This year’s winners are:

1. Lincoln Community Foundation
2. Rochester Area Community Foundation
3. Seattle Foundation
4. The Dayton Foundation
5. John T. Gorman Foundation
6. Yampa Valley Community Foundation