Fred Rogers Productions Receives $1.4 Million Grant

Fred Rogers Productions has extended its partnership with PNC Foundation and received a $1.4 million grant through its Grow Up Great program.

The grant will support Alma’s Way and community events inspired by the series, as well as ongoing Fred Rogers Productions initiatives such as Be My Neighbor Day.

More specifically, the grant will support 49 Be My Neighbor Day events, the long-standing community-based initiative inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. It will also support four other Alma’s Way community events.

PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great is a multi-year bilingual early education initiative that aims to help children from birth through age 5 develop a love for learning that lasts.

“We are so pleased to continue our partnership with the PNC Foundation, a valued supporter of educational and arts programs,” said Paul Siefken, president and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions. “Their sponsorship of our programming and outreach initiatives enables us to continue providing valuable content and hands-on experiences for children and families in their neighborhoods nationwide.”

“Fred Rogers Productions has been a terrific collaborator from the earliest days of PNC Grow Up Great, creating quality programming that encourages young children to discover, learn and grow,” added Sally McCrady, chair and president of the PNC Foundation. “Be My Neighbor Days is one of my favorite initiatives across PNC’s markets, helping families think about how they can be great neighbors and the importance of keeping kindness in mind. We’re excited to see the Alma’s Way Explore Your City events take shape.”