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In the Media
RSSSeptember 19, 2017 - Press Release
Four Finalists Named in Global Competition for $100 Million Grant
Four impactful solutions to critical social problems of our time were named finalists today in 100&Change;, a global competition for a single $100 million grant. Read More
August 15, 2017 - Press Release
MacArthur Awards $5.7 Million to Support Nonfiction Media Makers From Diverse Backgrounds
A total of $2.25 million will be re-granted directly to independent film projects over three years, with remaining funds providing support for fellowships, workshops, training programs, and professional development. Read More
August 10, 2017 - Press Release
Daniel Huttenlocher Elected to Chair MacArthur Board of Directors
Huttenlocher has served on MacArthur's Board since January 2010 and will begin his new role effective January 1, 2018. Read More
July 17, 2017 - Press Release
MacArthur Awards $10 Million to Help Strengthen Chicago Organizations and Prevent Gun Violence in Chicago
MacArthur today announced nearly $10 million in new grants to Chicago organizations to help them grow stronger or expand and to prevent gun violence. Read More
July 13, 2017 - Press Release
MacArthur, Carnegie Corporation Award $4.4 Million to Reduce Nuclear Risks
Following a competitive request for proposals, Carnegie Corporation of New York and MacArthur today announced grants to 11 organizations to support projects aimed at reducing nuclear risk through innovative and solutions-oriented approaches. Read More
July 5, 2017 - Press Release
Nearly $9 Million to Advance Accountability and Reduce Corruption in Nigeria
The grants will support nonprofits working to advance criminal justice reform or fight corruption in Nigeria. Read More
May 2, 2017 - Press Release
$19 Million in Grants Broaden the Economic and Health Benefits of Cleaner, Cheaper Energy
Grants will support leadership by civil society, government, and the private sector on climate solutions that enhance the social, economic, and health benefits resulting from less-costly and less-polluting energy sources across the United States. Read More
February 23, 2017 - Press Release
MacArthur Awards Journalism and Media Grants to Advance Accountability and Transparency in Nigeria
The grants seek to strengthen investigative and data-driven journalism in Nigeria and to reinforce the role played by independent media and citizens in revealing and documenting corruption. Read More
February 15, 2017 - Press Release
Semi-Finalists Named in MacArthur Competition for $100 Million Grant
The proposals address challenges ranging from eliminating needless blindness to educating children displaced by conflict, in places from Nigeria to Nepal to the United States. Read More
January 31, 2017 - Press Release
Demand for Justice Reform Grows as 20 More Jurisdictions Join the Safety and Justice Challenge to Create Fairer, More Effective Local Justice Systems
The jurisdictions will design and test innovative local justice reforms to safely drive down jail usage and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in their local justice systems. Read More
