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In the Media
RSSDecember 3, 2004 - Press Release
$1.9 Million Awarded for MacArthur Research and Writing Grants Competition
MacArthur has awarded $1.9 million in support of 26 projects as part of the final round of its Research and Writing Grants Competition. Read More
December 2, 2004 - Press Release
Addressing Challenges Facing Metropolitan Regions
MacArthur has announced two grants totaling $1.4 million in support of research efforts to help local, state and regional policymakers and other civic and business leaders address challenges facing their metropolitan regions. Read More
November 29, 2004 - Press Release
Eighty-Eight Grants In Support of Arts and Cultural Organizations
Eighty-eight grants totaling nearly $1.2 million were made through the MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the Prince Charitable Trusts in support of Chicago area arts and cultural ... Read More
November 18, 2004 - Press Release
Aly Kassam-Remtulla Named Program Officer
MacArthur has named Aly Kassam-Remtulla Program Officer in the General Program, which provides support for the media, arts and culture in Chicago, and special initiatives. Read More
November 18, 2004 - Press Release
Protecting the Biodiversity of Madagascar
MacArthur has announced ten grants totaling more than $2.8 million in support of conservation and sustainable development efforts in Madagascar.
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November 12, 2004 - Press Release
Promoting Biodiversity Conservation in the South Pacific
MacArthur has announced a grant of $2 million to the University of the South Pacific (USP) for its Institute of Applied Sciences. Read More
October 15, 2004 - Press Release
Self-Help Receives $5 Million
The funding, consisting of a $2 million grant and the conversion of a $3 million low-interest loan to a grant, is designed to assist Self-Help in expanding their development financing work in several program areas. Read More
September 17, 2004 - Press Release
John S. Bracken Named Program Officer
MacArthur has named John S. Bracken Program Officer in the General Program, which carries out the Foundations media grantmaking and special initiatives. Read More
August 31, 2004 - Press Release
Improving Public Understanding of Foundations and Other Nonprofit Organizations
MacArthur has awarded five grants totaling $495,000 to groups working to build the public trust in the charitable and nonprofit sectors. Read More
August 17, 2004 - Press Release
Steve Cornelius Named Conservation And Sustainable Development Program Officer
In his position, Cornelius will contribute to MacArthur's goal of helping to preserve ecosystems and to support local institutions and their international allies for the long-term protection of the regions biodiversity. Read More
