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🎉 Today we announce a $100M grant commitment to nonpartisan orgs and coalitions defending the essential elements of our democracy, including protecting fair and safe elections, civic freedoms, and the rule of law.
“Democracy thrives when people are informed, engaged, and feel like their voices matter,” says our President, John Palfrey.
Learn more ⬇️
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The best outcomes in philanthropy happen when different types of givers work together. Read The Milken Institute’s latest report on how when foundation leaders and corporate givers collaborate, the impact is exponential. macfound.org/press/grantee-p…
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Banking institutions aren’t meeting the needs of disabled people. We’re looking to change that:
We’re helping fund Artichoke Credit Union, a new, first-of-its-kind credit union designed specifically for the disability community.
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Clarification: the deadline to submit applications is 7:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
We're excited to share Humanity AI’s first open call for grant funding!
Through this open call, Humanity AI is looking to support community-led efforts aligned with three core issue areas — education, labor and economy, and the humanities, arts, and culture.
The deadline to submit applications is 7:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
Learn more about eligibility requirements ⬇️
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"We don’t own the moon, but we’re behaving as though we did."
2022 #MacFellow Moriba Jah is an astrodynamicist laying the foundation for a safe, prosperous, and sustainable near-Earth space environment.
In a recent opinion piece for @Guardian, he encourages a more conscientious approach to space exploration.
Read the full article ⬇️
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We're excited to share Humanity AI’s first open call for grant funding!
Through this open call, Humanity AI is looking to support community-led efforts aligned with three core issue areas — education, labor and economy, and the humanities, arts, and culture.
The deadline to submit applications is 7:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
Learn more about eligibility requirements ⬇️
humanityai.ai/press-release-….
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"Without exception, every high performer I’ve studied credits a host of supporters for success."
Writing for @nytimes, #MacFellow Angela Duckworth shares why seeking assistance is critical to achievement.
Read the full article ⬇️
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This moment calls for creative courage.
For 45 years, MacArthur Fellows have expanded the boundaries of possibility by questioning conventions, crossing disciplines, and driving collective progress.
Throughout 2026, the Foundation is celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Fellows and inspiring public dialogue through a series of nationwide events and conversations.
Visit our website to learn how you can celebrate creativity and explore connections at an upcoming event! #MacFellow
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Save the date! On Tuesday, September 29, we will announce the 2026 MacArthur Fellows.
Sign up for our newsletter to be one of the first to receive the news!
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Congratulations to this year's Leaders for a New Chicago! This award recognizes community-based leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining Chicago’s future.
The initiative, a collaboration between MacArthur and @FieldFoundation, provides $50,000 in unrestricted funding to each leader.
Meet the awardees! ⬇️
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"Funding science means supporting the truth that lies at the heart of every democracy."
Writing for @ScienceMagazine, our President, John Palfrey, discusses the critical role that science research plays in advancing knowledge and supporting a healthy democracy.
Read more of his thoughts ⬇️
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Our President, John Palfrey, recently joined Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dele Olojede at @AspenInstitute's Resnick Aspen Action Forum to discuss courageous leadership in the face of uncertainty.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
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The Resilient Chicago Fund (RCF) recently awarded $5.5 million to 17 nonprofit organizations to lead projects that will test new ways to deliver essential benefits and services.
Grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 and aim to improve the coordination of services across government agencies and providers.
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No city stands alone.
Drawing on experiences from Minneapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles, our President, John Palfrey, joins @McKnightFdn's Tonya Allen and @calfund's Miguel Santana to reflect on what it takes to protect and prepare communities, defend democracy, and stay ready for the next fight.
Read their insights at @SSIReview:
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Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be a genius to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship.
The Foundation does not use the name “genius grant”; the media coined that nickname in 1981, when we named our first class of Fellows, and it stuck.
Read other myths about the Fellowship! ⬇️
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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, a time to celebrate the wisdom of disabled leaders and disability communities who continue to show us the way forward.
We're proud to support organizations like @disability_lab, which focuses on strategic communications and storytelling to shift the narrative on disability.
Learn about their work ⬇️
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"Across the peace and security field, leaders are actively developing new visions, strategies, and collaborations to respond to this moment."
In a new Perspective, our President, John Palfrey, introduces our Peace Program to strengthen the peace and security ecosystem, creating new opportunities amid rising global challenges.
Read more of his thoughts ⬇️
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Last month, supporters, partners, funders, friends, and senior leaders in the field of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) gathered to celebrate 10 years of progress, innovation, and leadership!
In addition to interactive experiences that celebrate creativity, resilience, and the collective effort to build peace in Chicago, the event featured a panel discussion about learnings from the past decade with CVI leaders from several organizations.
Watch the recap! ⬇️
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After six years as chief conductor, #MacFellow Marin Alsop is departing Ravinia Festival.
Subscribers can read more about her legacy at @chicagotribune ⬇️
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In June, our LGBTQ+ Affinity Group invited staff to celebrate Pride at the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade.
This year’s theme, Free to Be Proud, was a reminder that Pride began as, and continues to be, a movement for equality.
Check out some highlights below👇
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Philanthropic leaders, public sector partners, Community Violence Intervention (CVI) practitioners, and other community stakeholders recently gathered to celebrate 10 Years of CVI!
CVI leaders from @ChicagoCred, Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities, @NonviolenceChi, and @MPInitiatives spoke about learnings from the past decade.
Check out a few highlights ⬇️
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