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📣 Reminder: "A Road Together" (ART) grant applications are due next Friday, 5/16! Small and mid-size arts & culture orgs in Chicago can apply for 3-year gen ops grants. 25 grants will be awarded in 2025. Funding ranges from $10K-$100K/yr. bit.ly/43zXJ3A MacArthur Foundation

Congratulations to our President, John Palfrey, on being included in TIME’s 2025 #TIME100Philanthropy list! Check out the full list of incredible leaders in philanthropy at time.com/time100-philan….

We are honored to be a founding partner of The Courage Project, a new national initiative celebrating everyday acts of civic bravery. We join others in celebrating the acts – large and small – that make our democracy stronger. Visit thecourageproject.org to learn more.

Along with MacArthur Foundation, we’re excited to announce the 2025 #LeadersForANewChicago, an initiative that recognizes leaders from outside the city’s traditional power structure with the aim of bringing new voices, creativity, and innovation into the systems that shape Chicago. 1/

“We continue to reaffirm our values and our mission and to seek new ways to advance the work of our grantees, investees, and partners.” In his Annual Essay, our President, John Palfrey, reflects on how we can help to bring about a brighter future through collaboration, creativity,

What if applying for a grant felt less like a high-stakes final exam and more like an invitation to a conversation? Our new guide aims to ease the pressure on project support grant applicants. Learn more ⬇️ macfound.org/press/perspect…

Civic bravery keeps communities strong and upholds our shared values. We're proud to be a founding partner of The Courage Project, a new national initiative that honors individuals and organizations for everyday acts that take a principled stand in the face of adversity. Learn

Founders of news startups are strapped for time and resources. The Tiny News Collective is helping support their professional development through the Spark Fund, which recently provided 14 newsrooms grants for training and development. Learn more about the fund ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

18 Nigerian leaders from public, private, civil society, and media and research institutions graduated from Agora Policy’s first Policy Writing Fellowship. The Fellowship aims to help participants better contribute to a data-driven, impact-oriented approach to policymaking and

Earlier this year, the USDA purged climate-focused webpages from its websites, including information on how farmers can access funding for conservation practices. They recently committed to restore access after a lawsuit filed by Earthjustice and Knight First Amendment Institute. Learn how

A $5 million impact investment from MacArthur helped the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) finance 56 clean energy and energy efficiency projects. #ImpInv Learn how catalytic capital assisted the nonprofit lender ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

“We in foundations are standing with you, with shared values, and with the communities that we all serve.” Writing in response to Center for Effective Philanthropy's State of Nonprofits report, our President, John Palfrey, shares a funder’s response to crisis and uncertainty in the nonprofit sector.

It is only fitting to refer to this period as a crisis for the nonprofit sector. And the CEP State of Nonprofits Report is a timely and insightful reality check. I was grateful for the opportunity to share my response. #CourageIsContagious cep.org/blog/courage-i…

🎉 Congratulations to this year's Leaders for a New Chicago! Now in its seventh year, this initiative underscores a deep belief in the vision of local leaders who are shaping a more equitable Chicago. Meet the awardees ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

"Technology, including but not limited to AI, is changing how we live, interact, succeed, do business, and connect." In his Annual Essay, our President, John Palfrey, reflects on how we can support the humane development of artificial intelligence. Read the full essay ⬇️

Nonprofit leaders are facing an uncertain future. In Center for Effective Philanthropy's State of Nonprofits report, orgs shared how the economic and political climate is challenging their operations. More ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

Much appreciation for this conversation with Rusty Stahl Fund The People. We get "deep and geeky" on why nonprofits and charitable foundations matter to communities and talk about why we need courage right now.  fundthepeople.org/palfrey/

"True and lasting impact demands deep, meaningful engagement with Native leaders and communities." Our President, John Palfrey, shares the process that led to our new program on Native self-determination. Read more: macfound.org/press/perspect…

Philanthropy has a role to play in ensuring Native perspectives are reflected in policies that impact their lives. A report on Native justice from grantee First Nations includes recommendations for funders to center Native people in grantmaking. Read more ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

.SafePeacefulChicago recently announced $1.3M in grants to support community-led activities throughout the summer and early fall. Grassroots groups will host more than 230 projects that build safety and support vibrant communities in Chicago. More ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…