Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Announces $15.6 Million in Environmental Grants

Leonardo DiCaprio has announced that his foundation is awarding its largest-ever round of grants and the charity also has appointed a new CEO.

The 41-year-old Oscar-winning actor’s foundation will grant $15.6 million to fund conservation and environmental programs, and to combat climate change. Overall since 1998, this brings the organization’s total direct financial impact to over $59 million.

“Today we are greatly increasing our level of vital grant making and strategic partnerships to help solve some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges,” Leo said in a statement.

The new CEO of the foundation will be Terry Tamminen , who will oversee operations, the implementation of a new comprehensive climate change action plan, and numerous global environmental and climate change initiatives.

“At this critical time, we are pleased to have Terry join us as CEO,” Leo added. “ Terry is a proven leader, with the experience and passion necessary to work alongside [executive director] Justin [Winters] and the entire LDF team to further strengthen and expand the impact of our global efforts.”

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