EDEN PRAIRIE, MN— Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Antonia Hernández will join its Program Committees. In 2022, the organization created new Program Committees for Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation, both of which operate under the umbrella of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The Program Committees were established in 2022 to provide …
MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit Valley College dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy Program received a $1 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The dental therapy program is a joint effort with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. It was launched in September 2022 with support from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. According to a news release, the grant …
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Jayson Smart has been promoted to Managing Director, Programs (MDP). The MDP role is part of the Program Cabinet at MACP, which includes the Vice President, Programs and three MDPs. Each of the Managing Directors oversees multiple program teams to ensure effective strategies are in place and that …
Reported from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, from Rapid City and at sites throughout the Black Hills. Published Jan. 9, 2024. Updated Jan. 11, 2024 There is no word for art in the Lakota language. But the power of art, in every facet of life, has drawn a boisterous group of moccasin beaders, …
The Lewis Prize for Music has announced grants totaling more than $3 million in support of efforts to provide young people with music education, strengthen their communities, and put music at the center of efforts to establish equity. In partnership with Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, the organization increased the amount it distributed in 2024. Through the organization’s …