July 30, 2021 The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience (MEFN) announced the three recipients of $600,000 in grant funding through the 2021 McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Awards, recognizing these projects for their ability to fundamentally change the way neuroscience research is conducted. Each of the projects will receive a total of $200,000 over the …
Read a collection of the news coverage following the announcement of a $12.6 million regional initiative providing new funding for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American-led arts organizations. AMPERS “Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice” | Ten Black, Indigenous, Latino and Asian American-led arts organizations in the Twin Cities and Duluth got news Tuesday of …
(May 18, 2021 — Minneapolis, Minn.) — A $12.6 million regional initiative of America’s Cultural Treasures will provide new funding for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American-led arts organizations. The funding, to be distributed in two phases, is made possible by a collaboration of the McKnight, Ford, Bush and Jerome Foundations. Phase 1: Regional Cultural Treasures $7 …
2024-2027 Aparna Bhaduri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biological Chemistry, and co-principal investigator Kunal Patel, M.D., Neurosurgery, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Characterizing the Context: The Role of the Microenvironment in Shaping Human Glioblastoma: The prognosis for people diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of primary brain cancer, has changed very little in decades. …
Projects by Minnesota’s black, indigenous, and people of color artists portray personal narratives addressing diversity, identity and today’s societal issues. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announces that artistic projects from “Art in This Present Moment,” a Foundation initiative supported by the McKnight Foundation, can be viewed at spmcf.org/art. The online gallery showcases the art …
“America’s Cultural Treasures” initiative will provide multi-year grants in response to the Covid-19 pandemic Minneapolis, MN (September 24, 2020)—Today, the McKnight Foundation announced that it is joining the Ford Foundation in an unprecedented $156 million initiative to recognize “America’s Cultural Treasures,” including at least $10 million in new funding, over the next five years, to …
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience supports innovative research designed to bring science closer to the day when diseases of the brain can be accurately diagnosed, prevented, and treated. To this end, the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience invites letters of intent for the 2022 McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience awards. Use of Award Funds …
Read a collection of the news coverage following the announcement of writer Marcie Rendon as the 2020 Mcknight Distinguished Artist. As new stories are released, we will update this list. Pioneer Press | Author Marcie Rendon is first Native American woman to receive $50,000 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award Marcie Rendon, award-winning poet, playwright, author of …
The initiative seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of Minnesota artists by placing a spotlight on their music, dance, and visual arts. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with the McKnight Foundation, announced “Art in This Present Moment,” an initiative supporting and celebrating Minnesota artists whose work addresses social issues, particularly those …
We are heartbroken over the senseless murder of Mr. George Floyd. We grieve for his family and friends. We recognize the deep pain felt within the Black community and by all who endure acts of violence based on prejudice, and we stand with people of all racial backgrounds who call for community healing and accountability. …