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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
Here Are New York's MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A graduate of NoMad's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Mac has won acclaim for several works, including "A 24-Decade History of Popular...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A graduate of NoMad's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Mac has won acclaim for several works, including "A 24-Decade History of Popular...more
The MacArthur Foundation Genius grant winner found a smart way to spend his $625000
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Jason DeLeon won a MacArthur genius grant for his work on the human ... Foundation announced the recipient of its prestigious Genius grant...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Jason DeLeon won a MacArthur genius grant for his work on the human ... Foundation announced the recipient of its prestigious Genius grant...more
'Genius' grant recipients include 5 New Yorkers
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation named 24 recipients of its coveted MacArthur “genius” fellowship grants on Wednesday, and among them are five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation named 24 recipients of its coveted MacArthur “genius” fellowship grants on Wednesday, and among them are five...more
Here's What the New MacArthur 'Geniuses' Are Doing With All That Cash
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation on Wednesday named 24 new "geniuses," or ... "genius" winners to find out more about their plans for the grant...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation on Wednesday named 24 new "geniuses," or ... "genius" winners to find out more about their plans for the grant...more
Rhiannon Giddens Receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Rhiannon Giddens Receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant ... Giddens' work highlights African American contributions to folk and country music....more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Rhiannon Giddens Receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant ... Giddens' work highlights African American contributions to folk and country music....more
Urbanists Just Cleaned Up in MacArthur 'Genius Grants'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation just announced its 2017 class of MacArthur Fellows—popularly (though unofficially) known...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation just announced its 2017 class of MacArthur Fellows—popularly (though unofficially) known...more
US academics, opera director among 'Genius' grant winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation gives out the annual award – informally known as the "genius" grant – to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation gives out the annual award – informally known as the "genius" grant – to...more
Macarthur Foundation: 24 Genius Grants Recipients for 2017 | InvestorPlace
Macarthur Foundation's Genius Grants has it awarding individuals that show creativity. These individuals are evaluated to determine their...more
Macarthur Foundation's Genius Grants has it awarding individuals that show creativity. These individuals are evaluated to determine their...more
Tulane's Jesmyn Ward wins MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Tulane University announced this morning that associate professor of English Jesmyn Ward is one of the recipients of this year's "genius grants"...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Tulane University announced this morning that associate professor of English Jesmyn Ward is one of the recipients of this year's "genius grants"...more
Annie Baker, Taylor Mac Score 2017 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Annie Baker, Taylor Mac Score 2017 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants ... to receive the 2017 fellowship, handed out annually by the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Annie Baker, Taylor Mac Score 2017 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants ... to receive the 2017 fellowship, handed out annually by the MacArthur...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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