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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces 2025 Community Fund Grantees

The Community Fund supports organizations working across San Mateo County to increase access to the building blocks of economic well-being.

Sep 18, 2025 · 2 min read

CZI in the News

Core Memory: Priscilla Chan and Her Quest To End Disease

Jul 17, 2025 ·

CZI in the News

TIME: The Bet on CRISPR To Cure Rare Childhood Diseases

Jul 8, 2025 ·

CZI in the News

Ground Truths: New Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures

Jul 8, 2025 ·

Science

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Innovative Genomics Institute Announce New Center for Pediatric CRISPR... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Innovative Genomics Institute Announce New Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures

The Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures will advance gene-editing treatments for children with severe genetic diseases.

Jul 8, 2025 · 5 min read

Ventures

From Vision to Impact: CZI Ventures Looks Back on a Decade of Investing in Transformative Solutions

CZI releases a new report reflecting on a decade of impact-driven venture investments.

May 28, 2025 · 2 min read

Ventures

Somite AI Announces Series A To Revolutionize Cell Therapy With AI-driven Foundation Models

This funding will help tackle key bottlenecks in cell therapy by using AI to make cell production faster, more reliable, and accessible to patients.

May 14, 2025 · 3 min read

Community

The CZI Community Fund, Supporting Local Nonprofits, Is Now Open

Applications for the CZI Community Fund, an annual grantmaking program supporting nonprofits in San Mateo County, California, are open through June 6.

May 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Community

CZI Community Space: “Metamorphosis: Evolving Identities” Exhibit Celebrates Local Artists

CZI and the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation launch their annual art exhibition in the CZI Community Space.

Mar 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative To Participate in ASU+GSV Summit

CZI supports the annual ASU+GSV Summit.

Feb 21, 2025 · 4 min read

Community

CZI Expands Community Space Eligibility to Nonprofits Across the Bay Area

Bay Area Nonprofits serving San Mateo County residents are now eligible to host events or meetings in the Community Space free of charge.

Feb 5, 2025 · 1 min read

Community

Holiday Night Market by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Celebrates Small Business Owners

CZI partner Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center hosted the inaugural Night Market in the CZI Community Space as a way to support local entrepreneurs ahead of the holidays.

Dec 5, 2024 · 3 min read

Ventures

Citizen Health Announces $14.5 Million Seed Funding and Partnerships to Transform the Health... Citizen Health Announces $14.5 Million Seed Funding and Partnerships to Transform the Health Experience for Patients...

Citizen Health, backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, empowers patients to harness their health data to drive better outcomes and accelerate drug development.

Nov 21, 2024 · 4 min read

Community

Begins With Home: Local Storytellers Champion Solutions to California’s Housing Crisis

“Stories of Home” is a campaign by the Housing Justice Storytelling Initiative that features short films of Bay Area residents who have been impacted by the housing crisis.

Nov 7, 2024 · 6 min read

Ventures

Eruditus Secures $150 Million Series F Funding Led by TPG’s the Rise Fund

With participation from existing investors including CZI, the funding will be used to deepen investment in AI products and accelerate growth of enterprise business.

Oct 23, 2024 · 5 min read

Community

CZI Community Fund: How We’re Furthering Our Impact in San Mateo County

CZI’s newest Community Fund grantees are driving impact in the local community through resources, enrichment programs and more.

Sep 24, 2024 · 3 min read

Ventures

Yoto Secures an Additional $22M Funding To Accelerate Its Mission of Bringing the Best Children’s... Yoto Secures an Additional $22M Funding To Accelerate Its Mission of Bringing the Best Children’s Audio Content to...

Yoto, the critically acclaimed and award-winning audio platform for kids, raised $22 million in an equity funding round led by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Jun 21, 2024 · 5 min read

Science

Amazon To Debut CZI-Supported Award-Winning Documentary, “For Love & Life: No Ordinary... Amazon To Debut CZI-Supported Award-Winning Documentary, “For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign”

Film follows Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya in their fight to remake a healthcare system for the millions of patients living with rare and neurodegenerative diseases.

May 7, 2024 · 2 min read

Community

The CZI Community Fund, Grant Opportunity Supporting San Mateo County Nonprofits, Is Open

The Community Fund supports nonprofits throughout San Mateo County that are increasing access to the building blocks of social and economic well-being.

May 6, 2024 · 2 min read

The Community Fund supports organizations working across San Mateo County to increase access to the building blocks of economic well-being.

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