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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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23 receive 'genius grants' from MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In this Sept. 21, 2017 photo provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Cristina Jimenez Moreta poses in New York City....more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In this Sept. 21, 2017 photo provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Cristina Jimenez Moreta poses in New York City....more
Wesleyan Music Professor Tyshawn Sorey Awarded 'Genius Grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation described Tyshawn Sorey: “A virtuosic percussionist and drum-set player who is fluent in piano and trombone, Sorey is...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation described Tyshawn Sorey: “A virtuosic percussionist and drum-set player who is fluent in piano and trombone, Sorey is...more
MacArthur Foundation Names 2017 'Genius' Grant Winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The honorees include relatively well-known figures in the arts, like the ... interviews, podcasts and more from The New York Times music...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The honorees include relatively well-known figures in the arts, like the ... interviews, podcasts and more from The New York Times music...more
Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant' ... has earned one of the most prestigious – and lucrative — honors in the arts world. ... of road trip, architecture tour,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius Grant' ... has earned one of the most prestigious – and lucrative — honors in the arts world. ... of road trip, architecture tour,...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
More Cities Join Efforts to Steer People Away From Jail
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation announced this week that it was awarding $11.3 million in grants to eight more jurisdictions as part of its "Safety...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation announced this week that it was awarding $11.3 million in grants to eight more jurisdictions as part of its "Safety...more
Idaho county awarded $1M grant for criminal justice reform
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Idaho Statesman reported (http://bit.ly/2y3nahA ) Wednesday that the grant from the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge will...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Idaho Statesman reported (http://bit.ly/2y3nahA ) Wednesday that the grant from the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge will...more
Palm Beach County aims to reduce jail population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg says a $2 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation will help the county reduce its jail...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg says a $2 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation will help the county reduce its jail...more
Shelby County Sheriff's Office receives $350000 grant to reduce jail population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office won a $350,000 MacArthur Foundation grant to help reduce the jail population of low-level nonviolent offenders...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office won a $350,000 MacArthur Foundation grant to help reduce the jail population of low-level nonviolent offenders...more
Special Feature October: Impact Investing at Business Schools, What's happening and why you ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Impact investing is now not only a tool that business students around the ... The Global Social Impact Investment Steering Group, a successor to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Impact investing is now not only a tool that business students around the ... The Global Social Impact Investment Steering Group, a successor to...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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