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John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (IL)
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations.
The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are committed to building more just, verdant, and peaceful world. They work to defend human rights, advance global conservation, and security.
The foundation promotes the development of knowledge and individual creativity. They also work to strengthen institutions, improve public policy, and provide public information by supporting public interest media.
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The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are committed to building more just, verdant, and peaceful world. They work to defend human rights, advance global conservation, and security.
The foundation promotes the development of knowledge and individual creativity. They also work to strengthen institutions, improve public policy, and provide public information by supporting public interest media.
Web Address
www.macfound.org
Social Media Links
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/macfound
Twitter - @macfound
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Recent News from MacArthur Foundation
Who says there's no free ride? Grant will get public defender clients to court
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, which focuses on social issues and is known for its "genius grants," awarded the money to the county and city as part of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, which focuses on social issues and is known for its "genius grants," awarded the money to the county and city as part of...more
MacArthur grant boosts Sangamon County plan for crisis center for mentally ill
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
People with an undiagnosed mental-health or substance-abuse problem ... She and McFadden said the grant could help bring to fruition a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
People with an undiagnosed mental-health or substance-abuse problem ... She and McFadden said the grant could help bring to fruition a...more
MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Spotlights Access To Justice Field
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MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Spotlights Access To Justice Field ... inventor Tim Berners-Lee, the MacArthur Foundation has awarded its "genius" grants...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Spotlights Access To Justice Field ... inventor Tim Berners-Lee, the MacArthur Foundation has awarded its "genius" grants...more
San Francisco DA Gascon Announces $2M Grant to Reduce City's Jail Population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
San Francisco D.A. Gascon Announces $2M Grant to Reduce City's Jail ... According to Gascon, people suffering from mental health and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
San Francisco D.A. Gascon Announces $2M Grant to Reduce City's Jail ... According to Gascon, people suffering from mental health and...more
$22 Million In New Funding For Social Justice Groups
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
$22 Million In New Funding For Social Justice Groups ... jurisdictions: the Center for Court Innovation, Everyday Democracy, the Institute for State...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
$22 Million In New Funding For Social Justice Groups ... jurisdictions: the Center for Court Innovation, Everyday Democracy, the Institute for State...more
MacArthur Foundation awards millions to cut jail populations
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Philadelphia has received a $4 million grant to continue lowering its jail population, and city officials said they will focus some of the funding...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philadelphia has received a $4 million grant to continue lowering its jail population, and city officials said they will focus some of the funding...more
Philadelphia Gets $4M MacArthur Foundation Grant to Continue Work Reducing Prison Population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philadelphia has received $4 million in additional grant funding to continue lowering its jail population, and city officials said they will focus some...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philadelphia has received $4 million in additional grant funding to continue lowering its jail population, and city officials said they will focus some...more
Buncombe wins $1.75M MacArthur Foundation grant, aims to reduce jail population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Buncombe wins $1.75M MacArthur Foundation grant, aims to reduce jail ... ASHEVILLE — A $1.75 million private grant to Buncombe County will be used ... applauded the county's investment in criminal...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Buncombe wins $1.75M MacArthur Foundation grant, aims to reduce jail ... ASHEVILLE — A $1.75 million private grant to Buncombe County will be used ... applauded the county's investment in criminal...more
Missoula County gets $700000 grant for criminal justice reform, jail diversion
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Missoula County gets $700,000 grant for criminal justice reform, jail ... Ivan MacDonald of the Missoula Urban Health Center said he anticipates...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Missoula County gets $700,000 grant for criminal justice reform, jail ... Ivan MacDonald of the Missoula Urban Health Center said he anticipates...more
Minnehaha County gets $700000 grant to help address mental health, addiction in the community
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Minnehaha County is getting some much needed help in its pursuit to create a network to better connect people with the professional services...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Minnehaha County is getting some much needed help in its pursuit to create a network to better connect people with the professional services...more
Illustrative Grants from MacArthur Foundation
Woodstock Institute-$200,000
Washington State's Administrative Office of the Courts-$380,000
Washington State University-$300,000
Volunteers of America-$2,000,000
Urban Institute-$30,000
Vera Institute of Justice-$600,000
University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs-$285,000
University of Southern California-$250,000
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts-$485,000
University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice-$30,000
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