Grant Goldmine

Grant Title: MacArthur Foundation Grants

Funded by: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Description: One of the Foundation's two programs, Program on Human and Community Development, supports education on a national level with emphasis on Palm Beach County, FL, and Chicago, IL. In addition, the Foundation has supported education reform efforts which have focused on school restructuring, governance, accountability and standards, and believes more attention should be paid to the fundamental issues of teaching and learning, with a goal of improving the quality of instruction in the classroom.

Program Areas: Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Math, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies.

Recipients: Public School, Private/Charter School, Higher Education.

Proposal Deadline: None

Total Amount: $109,777,000.00

Average Amount: $10,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

Telephone: 1-312-726-8000

E-mail: education@macfound.org

Website: http://www.macfdn.org

Availability: All states