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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
MacArthur grant winner grateful for example set by Maine women
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The foundation awards grants only to people “who show exceptional creativity,” have been nominated by a rotating pool of experts and are “on...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The foundation awards grants only to people “who show exceptional creativity,” have been nominated by a rotating pool of experts and are “on...more
Still waiting for a video game developer to win a Genius Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
However, it's not that the MacArthur Foundation isn't looking. The foundation keeps the Genius Grant nomination process fairly opaque, with...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
However, it's not that the MacArthur Foundation isn't looking. The foundation keeps the Genius Grant nomination process fairly opaque, with...more
ASU Professor And Poet Awarded MacArthur Fellowship
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
On a yearly basis, the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation awards a number of MacArthur fellowships — commonly known as...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
On a yearly basis, the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation awards a number of MacArthur fellowships — commonly known as...more
Chicago's Driehaus Foundation awards more than $1.7 million in grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... Funds awarded nearly $850,000 in grants to cultural arts organizations with ... Chicago West Community Music Center ... Elastic Arts...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... Funds awarded nearly $850,000 in grants to cultural arts organizations with ... Chicago West Community Music Center ... Elastic Arts...more
Fluxx Unveils Its Vision: A Network To Democratize Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
The aim is to increase the effectiveness and impact of philanthropy through building capacity, increasing visibility throughout the grantmaking...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
The aim is to increase the effectiveness and impact of philanthropy through building capacity, increasing visibility throughout the grantmaking...more
Hurricanes, Coral Fires, and the Florida Coast Inspired "Genius Grant" Winner Kelly Link
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
As a child, Kelly Link would excitedly await South Florida's hurricane ... the 2018 MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellow used for later writing...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
As a child, Kelly Link would excitedly await South Florida's hurricane ... the 2018 MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellow used for later writing...more
Insurance Economist Gets MacArthur 'Genius Grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The foundation notes, for example, that Finkelstein has shown that well-intentioned health benefits programs can have unintended...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The foundation notes, for example, that Finkelstein has shown that well-intentioned health benefits programs can have unintended...more
Trans filmmaker Wu Tsang gets 'MacArthur Genius Grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
“Working in diverse fields, from the arts and sciences to public health and civil liberties,” MacArthur Fellows Program managing director Cecilia...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
“Working in diverse fields, from the arts and sciences to public health and civil liberties,” MacArthur Fellows Program managing director Cecilia...more
Three New Jerseyans Win Genius Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Then you've got something in common with three other New Jersey residents awarded the “Genius Grant” from the MacArthur Foundation for...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Then you've got something in common with three other New Jersey residents awarded the “Genius Grant” from the MacArthur Foundation for...more
MacArthur Foundation announces newest round of 'genius' grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday named 25 people, including academics, activists, artists, scholars and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday named 25 people, including academics, activists, artists, scholars and...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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