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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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Tyshawn Sorey, A Musical Shapeshifter, Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Prize
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
This morning, the latest crop of MacArthur Fellows was announced — the so-called "genius" awards. Sometimes, a MacArthur fellowship is given as...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
This morning, the latest crop of MacArthur Fellows was announced — the so-called "genius" awards. Sometimes, a MacArthur fellowship is given as...more
The 2017 MacArthur Fellows Were Just Announced. Here's How 6 'Genius' Grant Winners Spent ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
It was fall 2011, and the MacArthur Foundation had just named the historian to its fellowship program, an honor that came with a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
It was fall 2011, and the MacArthur Foundation had just named the historian to its fellowship program, an honor that came with a...more
24 Receive 'Genius Grants' From MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Twenty-four people working in fields ranging from music to computer science have been selected as MacArthur fellows and will receive...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Twenty-four people working in fields ranging from music to computer science have been selected as MacArthur fellows and will receive...more
MacArthur 'genius' grant winners step into the spotlight: 'Is this really happening?'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
She soon learned that she was among the 24 winners of 2017 MacArthur Foundation fellowships — a recognition widely known as the “genius...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
She soon learned that she was among the 24 winners of 2017 MacArthur Foundation fellowships — a recognition widely known as the “genius...more
Scholars from MIT, Harvard receive MacArthur grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Wednesday that Barzilay ... The honor is sometimes referred to as a “genius...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Wednesday that Barzilay ... The honor is sometimes referred to as a “genius...more
Will You Take a Look at All This Black Genius the MacArthur Foundation Has Recognized
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Jesmyn Ward, fiction writer, one of the six black MacArthur Foundation ... Also known as the “Genius” grants, the fellowship awards $625,000...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Jesmyn Ward, fiction writer, one of the six black MacArthur Foundation ... Also known as the “Genius” grants, the fellowship awards $625,000...more
A look at 2017 MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Twenty-four people from a wide range of fields have been awarded $625,000, no-strings-attached fellowships from the Chicago-based...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Twenty-four people from a wide range of fields have been awarded $625,000, no-strings-attached fellowships from the Chicago-based...more
23 receive 'genius grants' from MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
23 receive 'genius grants' from MacArthur Foundation. Published Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 | 11:01 p.m.. Updated Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 | 11:02...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
23 receive 'genius grants' from MacArthur Foundation. Published Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 | 11:01 p.m.. Updated Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 | 11:02...more
MacArthur Foundation 'genius grants' go to current, former Chicagoans
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its latest class of MacArthur Fellows, with each of the so-called “genius...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its latest class of MacArthur Fellows, with each of the so-called “genius...more
MacArthur Fellow Tyshawn Sorey stretches musical definitions
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... and musician Tyshawn Sorey is a new MacArthur Foundation genius grant ... As a child, Sorey found himself joining in the music-making, “sort...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... and musician Tyshawn Sorey is a new MacArthur Foundation genius grant ... As a child, Sorey found himself joining in the music-making, “sort...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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