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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
ASU poet Natalie Diaz awarded MacArthur 'genius' grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The foundation awards fellowships, commonly called "genius" grants, to people who have "outstanding talent" in their fields, from writers to scientists...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The foundation awards fellowships, commonly called "genius" grants, to people who have "outstanding talent" in their fields, from writers to scientists...more
The Rev. William Barber II Arrested the Same Day He's Awarded Macarthur Genius Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The progressive pastor was arrested in Chicago while demonstrating with workers demanding union rights.The MacArthur Foundation praised Barber's ability to build "unusually inclusive fusion...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The progressive pastor was arrested in Chicago while demonstrating with workers demanding union rights.The MacArthur Foundation praised Barber's ability to build "unusually inclusive fusion...more
LA Phil Violinist Vijay Gupta Named 2018 MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' Grant Winner
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... to Los Angeles-based violinist Vijay Gupta, who on Thursday was named one of 25 recipients of a 2018 MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant....more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... to Los Angeles-based violinist Vijay Gupta, who on Thursday was named one of 25 recipients of a 2018 MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant....more
Black Genius Recognized: Meet Our 2018 MacArthur Foundation Fellows
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
On the same day he won a @macfound Genius Grant, the Rev. William ... in form, bringing together elements of dance, theater, and the visual...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
On the same day he won a @macfound Genius Grant, the Rev. William ... in form, bringing together elements of dance, theater, and the visual...more
Echo Park Violinist Receives MacArthur Genius Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Street Symphony also provides music education programs and workshops and recently began a fellowship program pairing talented people on...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Street Symphony also provides music education programs and workshops and recently began a fellowship program pairing talented people on...more
Health Care Economist Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday announced the 25 winners of this year's fellowships — awards, commonly...more
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday announced the 25 winners of this year's fellowships — awards, commonly...more
These genius grant winners get $625000 to do whatever they want
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
These genius grant winners get $625,000 to do whatever they want ... The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday named...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
These genius grant winners get $625,000 to do whatever they want ... The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Thursday named...more
Urbana native a recipient of MacArthur Foundation's 'genius grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In particular, the MacArthur Foundation said, she is shedding light on the social and cognitive development of transgender youth, a population...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In particular, the MacArthur Foundation said, she is shedding light on the social and cognitive development of transgender youth, a population...more
MacArthur “genius” Kristina Olson created the first long-term study of transgender children
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
And now she's been awarded a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant. ... to advance her work on transgender and gender-nonconforming...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
And now she's been awarded a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant. ... to advance her work on transgender and gender-nonconforming...more
Echo Park violinist and activist Vijay Gupta awarded $625000 “genius grant”
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Echo Park — Vijay Gupta has wasted no time. By the time he was 20 he had graduated from college with a degree in biology, earned a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Echo Park — Vijay Gupta has wasted no time. By the time he was 20 he had graduated from college with a degree in biology, earned a...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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