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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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A Painter and Epidemiologist, Both of New Haven, Win 'Genius Grant' From MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Two Connecticut residents are among the 25 winners of the MacArthur fellowship, the so-called “genius grants” that include a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Two Connecticut residents are among the 25 winners of the MacArthur fellowship, the so-called “genius grants” that include a...more
Rev. William Barber, UNCG alum awarded MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
CHICAGO — William J. Barber II, a North Carolina minister and political activist, is among this year's MacArthur fellows and recipients of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
CHICAGO — William J. Barber II, a North Carolina minister and political activist, is among this year's MacArthur fellows and recipients of...more
Here are 2018's MacArthur 'genius grant' winners, including an Illinois legal scholar
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Here are 2018's MacArthur 'genius grant' winners, including an Illinois legal .... The MIT health economist uses novel research to show...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Here are 2018's MacArthur 'genius grant' winners, including an Illinois legal .... The MIT health economist uses novel research to show...more
MacArthur 'genius grants' go to a lawyer who fought Trump's travel ban and the 'Moral Mondays ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The awards go to "talented individuals who have shown extraordinary ... Also among this year's honorees are health economist Amy...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The awards go to "talented individuals who have shown extraordinary ... Also among this year's honorees are health economist Amy...more
Here Are The Winners Of The 2018 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"Designing open-source platforms that leverage mobile devices and data to address socio-technological challenges such as personal...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"Designing open-source platforms that leverage mobile devices and data to address socio-technological challenges such as personal...more
2018 MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Chicago-based foundation has awarded the so-called “genius grants” each ... Gregg Gonsalves: Global health advocate, assistant professor...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Chicago-based foundation has awarded the so-called “genius grants” each ... Gregg Gonsalves: Global health advocate, assistant professor...more
Violinist, professor, pastor among 25 'genius grant' winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Violinist, professor, pastor among 25 'genius grant' winners .... Fellow Gregg Gonsalves, 54, is a global health advocate and assistant professor...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Violinist, professor, pastor among 25 'genius grant' winners .... Fellow Gregg Gonsalves, 54, is a global health advocate and assistant professor...more
A Global Health Evangelist Is Shocked To Hear He's A 'Genius'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
He says the epidemic shaped his views on global health. ... In a statement announcing the awards, the Foundation praised Gonsalves' current role...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
He says the epidemic shaped his views on global health. ... In a statement announcing the awards, the Foundation praised Gonsalves' current role...more
Get a job! energy access podcast, Prodigy tops $1 billion, state of blended finance, managing and ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
Global energy access is an impact investment even curmudgeons can love .... Matt Zieger, who led impact investing and social entrepreneurship...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
Global energy access is an impact investment even curmudgeons can love .... Matt Zieger, who led impact investing and social entrepreneurship...more
MacArthur Foundation president Julia Stasch stepping down next year
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... down from her post in 2019, the philanthropic organization announced on Tuesday. ... “Philanthropy is well-positioned to act boldly, to take risks, to invest in new ideas, and to bridge...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... down from her post in 2019, the philanthropic organization announced on Tuesday. ... “Philanthropy is well-positioned to act boldly, to take risks, to invest in new ideas, and to bridge...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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