Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Sloan Spotlight

The Foundation is proud to congratulate the winners of the 2013 Sloan Public Service Awards. These six New York City public servants have unfailingly served the public interest with the highest dedication, passion, and integrity. more...

About the Foundation

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit grantmaking institution based in New York City.

Established in 1934 by Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr., then-President and Chief Executive Officer of the General Motors Corporation, the Foundation makes grants in support of original research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economic performance. more...

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