As we focus our work for greater impact centered on a small number of Big Bets and Enduring Commitments, additional MacArthur Awards for Creative and Effective Institutions will not be made at this time. We look forward to reinstating the program in the future. In the interim, we are applying what we have learned through 11 years of the Awards to institutional support grants provided as part our Chicago Commitment and other current areas of grantmaking.
February 18, 2016 - Press Release
14 Chicago Arts Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness
The Award, which recognizes exceptional nonprofit organizations that are engaged in the Foundation’s core fields of work and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with $200,000 to $1 million. Read More
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RSSJune 22, 2006 - Press Release
MacArthur Recognizes Small, Creative And Effective Institutions
MacArthur is creating a new annual award of up to $500,000 each for a select group of small non-profit organizations around the world that have shown unusual effectiveness and creativity.
February 1, 2006 - Publication
About the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Each year MacArthur makes grants to exceptional organizations that are key contributors to fields that are core to the Foundation's work.
