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RSSJanuary 27, 2004 - Press Release
Protecting the Biodiversity of Madagascar
MacArthur has announced four grants totaling $1.6 million in support of conservation and sustainable development efforts in Madagascar. Read More
January 27, 2004 - Press Release
Public Radio Exchange Receives $350,000 Grant
MacArthur has made a grant to the Station Resource Group in support of a new Internet-based service, Public Radio Exchange that links producers to public radio stations and listeners throughout the country. Read More
January 26, 2004 - Press Release
More Than $1.5 Million in Support of Human Rights in Russia
MacArthur has announced six grants totaling more than $1.5 million in support of six Moscow-based organizations that serve as network hubs for local and regional human rights work in 13 regions across Russia. 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
November 13, 2003 - Press Release
Effort to Preserve Affordable Rental Housing
MacArthur has announced a 10-year, $50 million effort to preserve and improve the nation's supply of affordable rental housing.
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November 3, 2003 - Press Release
More Than $2.2 Million in Research and Writing Grants in 2003
MacArthur has announced support of 29 projects as part of its annual Research and Writing Grants Competition, which focused on"Migration and Refugees" and "Technological Change and Global Security."
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October 1, 2003 - Press Release
$150,000 Grant to Support Radio Bilingue
Radio Bilinge is a California-based public radio network whose broadcasts address the needs and reflect the aspirations and culture of the Latino community in the U.S. Read More
October 1, 2003 - Press Release
Conservation and Sustainable Development Projects in the Northern Andes Region
MacArthur has announced 14 grants totaling more than $3.6 million in support of conservation and sustainable development projects in the tropical Northern Andes region of Ecuador and Colombia. Read More
October 1, 2003 - Press Release
Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Improve Young People's Reproductive Health in Mexico and India
MacArthur has made 11 grants totaling more than $1.9 million to organizations working to reduce maternal mortality and improve young people's access to information and services.
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October 1, 2003 - Press Release
Exploring the Future of Copyright in a Digital Environment
MacArthur has announced a grant of $600,000 over three years to Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet and Society to explore options for the future of copyright in a digital environment. Read More
