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October 17, 2004 - Publication
Intellectual Property and the Public Domain
Greetings.
In the MacArthur Foundation’s monthly electronic newsletter we offer items of interest about the work we support. Thanks to the technology involved, we can tell fairly brief stories about issues, results, and research and ... Read More
September 21, 2004 - Publication
Reducing the Threat of WMDs
The MacArthur Foundation is pleased to introduce this monthly electronic newsletter. Foundations are fortunate to have access to vast networks of information and thanks to new technologies, we can do a much better job of making ... Read More
December 12, 2003 - Press release
Sixty-Five Grants To Chicago Arts And Cultural Organizations
The first round of grants made through the MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the Prince Charitable Trusts have been made to 65 Chicago area arts and cultural organizations ... Read More
July 17, 2003 - Press release
Capital and Technical Expertise to Nonprofit Real Estate Projects in Chicago and Illinois
MacArthur has awarded $800,000 to the Illinois Facilities Fund for its continued efforts to help bring capital, technical assistance, and construction management expertise to nonprofits in Chicago and Illinois. Read More
July 17, 2003 - Press release
Improving Public Housing In Chicago
MacArthur has announced nearly $2.5 million in grants to help the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) transform public housing in the city and to ensure that public housing residents and neighborhoods benefit from the changes. Read More
June 2, 2003 - Press release
Herman Brewer Named Director of Chicago Working Group
MacArthur has announced the appointment of Herman Brewer of Chicago, a specialist in community and economic development strategies, as Director of its Chicago Working Group.
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April 23, 2003 - Press release
Fund to Support Small Chicago Arts and Culture Organizations
MacArthur has announced the formation of two special funds designed to provide more than $6.5 million in grant support to small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations. Read More
April 9, 2003 - Press release
MacArthur Restores Cornice To Historic Marquette Building
The preservation project returns landmark skyscraper to original turn-of-the-century design.
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March 1, 2003 - Publication
Leveraging Assets: How Small Budget Arts Activities Benefit Neighborhoods
Executive Summary
This report demonstrates how small budget arts activities play a role in leveraging both local and non-local assets for neighborhood improvement. Throughout this report we shift the focal point from the “art product” to ... Read More
December 5, 2002 - Press release
Grants to Support Chicago's Resident Leadership Engaged in Public Housing Transformation
MacArthur will support both the Greater Southwest Comunity Development Corporation and the Central Advisory Council to train and engage Chicagoans in housing issues. Read More
October 21, 2002 - Press release
Fueling Cities as Economic Engines for Region
MacArthur announces a grant of $750,000 over three years to CEOs for Cities, a national membership organization of leaders committed to advancing a view of cities as vibrant centers of commerce and opportunity. Read More
July 22, 2002 - Press release
Arts-Related Grants To Chicago Organizations
MacArthur has announced four grants totaling $320,000 in support of the arts in Chicago. The grants were made through the Foundation's Program on Human and Community Development. Read More