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Funded Grants

St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Grantee: St. Louis Anchor Action Network (fiscal sponsor: University of Missouri-St. Louis)

Grant Details

Project Lead Stefani Weeden-Smith
Program Area Workforce, Small & Midsize Businesses, Civic Infrastructure
Amount $2,369,948
Year Awarded
Duration 3 years
Summary The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) is a coalition of regional anchor institutions aiming to overcome historic disinvestment in St. Louis communities that face high poverty rates. STLAAN is working to improve economic mobility for residents and business owners in these communities by connecting them to employment and contracts at major institutions.

JSMF’s investment will support increased capacity for advancing inclusive hiring and career development, intentional purchasing practices, and community investment within STLAAN’s network of major institutions.