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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
2 UM professors each get $625K grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said Wednesday it has given the no-strings-attached grants, called "genius grants," to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said Wednesday it has given the no-strings-attached grants, called "genius grants," to...more
Author and Tulane professor Jesmyn Ward awarded MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The awards, presented by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, are commonly known as the “genius grants.” They carry a cash...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The awards, presented by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, are commonly known as the “genius grants.” They carry a cash...more
Israeli computer scientist, opera director born to Israelis win MacArthur 'genius' grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... scientist and an American opera director born to Israeli parents were among the winners of this year's MacArthur Foundation “genius”...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... scientist and an American opera director born to Israeli parents were among the winners of this year's MacArthur Foundation “genius”...more
Three Yale alumni are recipients of MacArthur 'genius' grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation awards fellowships directly to individuals rather than through institutions, and the fellows can use their award to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation awards fellowships directly to individuals rather than through institutions, and the fellows can use their award to...more
MacArthur Foundation Announces 24 New Fellows, Including Annie Baker, Taylor Mac, and Nikole ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Playwright Annie Baker was awarded a grant for her ability to explore “the minutiae of how we speak, act, and relate to one another and the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Playwright Annie Baker was awarded a grant for her ability to explore “the minutiae of how we speak, act, and relate to one another and the...more
Dawoud Bey and Trevor Paglen Win MacArthur “Genius” Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Artists Dawoud Bey and Trevor Paglen have won 2017 MacArthur Foundation fellowships, known as “genius grants,” the Foundation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Artists Dawoud Bey and Trevor Paglen have won 2017 MacArthur Foundation fellowships, known as “genius grants,” the Foundation...more
A look at the 2017 MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Painter, historian, playwright, scientist: A look at the 24 people who were chosen for MacArthur Foundation honors on...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Painter, historian, playwright, scientist: A look at the 24 people who were chosen for MacArthur Foundation honors on...more
University of Michigan professors earn $625K MacArthur 'genius grants'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The program, known by many as its "genius grants," announced its ... and the prospect for more in the future, according to the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The program, known by many as its "genius grants," announced its ... and the prospect for more in the future, according to the MacArthur...more
Meet the 2 NJ residents awarded $625K MacArthur 'genius grants'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Betsy Levy Paluck and Damon Rich were named 2017 recipients of the MacArthur Foundation fellowship program. (photos courtesy...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Betsy Levy Paluck and Damon Rich were named 2017 recipients of the MacArthur Foundation fellowship program. (photos courtesy...more
MacArthur Foundation hands out 24 'genius grants'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation named the recipients of its annual so-called "genius grants" Wednesday. They each receive a "no strings...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation named the recipients of its annual so-called "genius grants" Wednesday. They each receive a "no strings...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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