Thrift
The Foundation supports research to advance the efficacy, benefits and practice of thrift. Currently, the Foundation welcomes proposals that explore the concept of thrift within the domains of philosophy, philosophical theology, economics, political science, history, sociology, virtue ethics and character education.
FEATURED GRANT
Thrift and American Culture: Exploring the Science and Practice of Thrift
David
Blankenhorn, President
Institute
for American Values (New York NY)
Professor
James Davison Hunter, Chair, Department of Sociology and Religious Studies
Executive
Director, Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture
University
of Virginia (Charlottesville VA)
This grant supports an interdisciplinary research and public education initiative examining the cultural significance of the nature, development and benefits of thrift in American society. Research findings will be disseminated through a conference and a three-volume academic series, the working title of which is Capitalism and Moral Order.
| Grant Title | Award Date | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
January 2005 | $1,360,000 |