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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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The MacArthur Foundation reveals its 'eclectic class' of 2018 fellows, including a skid row violinist ...
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The highly respected, five-year MacArthur grants — often referred to as “genius ... law, education, the arts and other areas — are awarded $625,000 each, ... The experience inspired Gupta not...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The highly respected, five-year MacArthur grants — often referred to as “genius ... law, education, the arts and other areas — are awarded $625,000 each, ... The experience inspired Gupta not...more
Detroit playwright Dominique Morisseau wins MacArthur 'genius grant'
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Dominique Morisseau has brought stories of Detroit to the stage through her work in the theater. Now the acclaimed playwright is among the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Dominique Morisseau has brought stories of Detroit to the stage through her work in the theater. Now the acclaimed playwright is among the...more
Here Are New York's MacArthur Genius Grant 2018 Winners
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Here Are New York's MacArthur Genius Grant 2018 Winners ... of vocal and orchestral music to convey emotional, dramatic, and literary meaning. ... in form, bringing together elements of dance,...more
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Here Are New York's MacArthur Genius Grant 2018 Winners ... of vocal and orchestral music to convey emotional, dramatic, and literary meaning. ... in form, bringing together elements of dance,...more
MacArthur 'genius' grant winners ponder a new future: 'Your life can change in an instant.'
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[Last year: 2017 MacArthur 'genius' grant winners step into the spotlight] ... The MacArthur Foundation's grant comes with no requirements...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
[Last year: 2017 MacArthur 'genius' grant winners step into the spotlight] ... The MacArthur Foundation's grant comes with no requirements...more
MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners for 2018: The Full List
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The MacArthur fellowships, awarded annually by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for exceptional “originality, insight and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur fellowships, awarded annually by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for exceptional “originality, insight and...more
MacArthur Foundation Announces 25 New 'Genius' Fellowships
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Commonly if not officially known as “genius” grants, they recognize “exceptional creativity” in various fields and come with no-strings-attached...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Commonly if not officially known as “genius” grants, they recognize “exceptional creativity” in various fields and come with no-strings-attached...more
UW's Kristina Olson wins MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant'
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The Fellowship from the John T. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation comes with a $625,000 stipend, commonly known as the “genius grant,”...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Fellowship from the John T. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation comes with a $625,000 stipend, commonly known as the “genius grant,”...more
MacArthur 'genius grants': Full 2018 list
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The MacArthur Foundation on Oct. 4 announced 25 honorees in its MacArthur Fellows Program, “intended to encourage people of outstanding...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation on Oct. 4 announced 25 honorees in its MacArthur Fellows Program, “intended to encourage people of outstanding...more
Genius grants: Violinist, professor, pastor among 25 winners
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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
MacArthur Foundation's 2018 'Genius' Grants Go to Julie Ault, Titus Kaphar, Wu Tsang
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The MacArthur Foundation has announced the 25 recipients of its annual Fellows Program. Colloquially known as the “MacArthur Genius Grant,”...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has announced the 25 recipients of its annual Fellows Program. Colloquially known as the “MacArthur Genius Grant,”...more
Illustrative Grants from MacArthur Foundation
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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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