How Melinda French Gates plans to target chronic underfunding in programs for women and girls

Forbes' 2026 list of the top U.S. givers includes 14 Giving Pledge signatories.

The gift will help Native Forward expand enrollment, grow staff capacity, and build an endowment to support long-term impact.

The initiative will award $1M and implementation support to each selected city, reinforcing Bloomberg’s continued investment in urban innovation.