The U.S. EPA awarded $20B in grants under the Inflation Reduction Act to eight projects under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

The awardees have committed to reducing pollution and mobilizing financing and private capital.

Learn about the orgs ⬇️
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.MediaJustice staff traveled to Utica, Mississippi to interview community members directly experiencing the Digital Divide in the Black Rural South.

Learn about their experiences in their first documentary: Deeper Than A Divide.

Watch ⬇️

We invite you to join us this Thursday at the close-out events for #AYPGFellowship .

Dr Kole Shettima, Africa Director of MacArthur Foundation will deliver a keynote address on the day's theme: 'Rethinking Youth Participation in Governance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI)'.

In New Mexico, oil and gas sites located near schools are exposing children to toxic pollutants.

Earthworks is advocating for better community protections and mandated setbacks one mile from schools.

Learn about their video series on emissions ⬇️
macfound.org/press/grantee-…

How does “less-lethal” police action result in over 1,000 deaths?

Grantee FRONTLINE collaborated with @apnews to tell stories of people who died after police used supposedly non-lethal force.

Learn more in their interactive visual story ⬇️
macfound.org/press/grantee-…

📣 Press Forward has opened applications for its first Open Call, focused on addressing the longstanding inequalities in local news coverage!

Sign up for the info session on May 9 and learn about more resources for applicants at pressforward.news/opencall.

🏠Just Home, a program funded by the MacArthur Foundation, offers housing to those affected by the criminal justice system. Programs like these are needed to provide re-entry support. #RethinkJails
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“Journalism, particularly local, trusted news is the fabric of our democracy.”

Our President John Palfrey shares how trusted local news can build community cohesion, foster civic participation, and let the facts speak for themselves.

Read more ⬇️
macfound.org/about/reflecti…

#PressForward is hosting its first funding open call! Guidelines and app go live 4/30.

🔹~$100K in gen op support for 100 newsrooms
🔹For non-profit and for-profit news outlets with budgets up to $1M
🔹Grant writing help and info sessions provided

More: bit.ly/3UuIGpv

Progress on climate leadership is being driven by the health care community.

Hear insights from leaders who have launched movements at the intersection of climate and health at Health Care Takes on Climate Change.

Watch the #RFBreakthrough replay: rockfound.link/4aCzxRe

How can photographers give their subjects agency?

MacArthur Fellows Wendy Ewald and Susan Meiselas recently spoke at Columbia College Chicago about their new book, 'Collaboration: A Potential History of Photography.'

Check out a few pics below! #MacFellow
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📸: Sieanna Rowe

We’re at #VeniceBiennale this week!

MacArthur Fellow Jeffrey Gibson's 'the space in which to place me' marks the first solo presentation of an Indigenous artist for the U.S. Pavilion.

Check out his stunning art and stay tuned for behind the scenes updates!

As the distrust between citizens and the government widens, what must be done to bridge the gap and rebuild trust, confidence and faith in the system? 🤔

Last week, Connected Development [CODE] supported by MacArthur Foundation successfully inaugurated 20 Community of Practice (COPs) members

👬 35,000 visitors
🎨 170 galleries
🌎 29 countries
🎉 1 incredible experience

EXPO CHICAGO recently hosted its 11th convening! Take a look at a few highlights, including works by local artists ( #MacFellow Kerry James Marshall) and galleries (@CenterNative).

Why is Mission Investors Exchange special to our board member debra schwartz, Managing Director of Impact Investing at MacArthur Foundation? 🤝 Three weeks to go! Join our countdown to our 2024 National Conference. #MissionInvest2024

Our portal is open for A Road Together (ART) grant applications through May 17! Small and mid-size arts & culture organizations committed to equity can apply for gen op funding through our partnership with MacArthur Foundation. Learn more here: bit.ly/43zXJ3A #ARoadTogether