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Chip Thomas, 69, was a recipient of the annual “genius grants” presented by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation across the arts, sciences and humanities on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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Chip Thomas, 69, received a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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{
    "age": 69,
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "person": "Chip Thomas",
    "award_name": "genius grants",
    "organization": "John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation"
}
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September 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM (1 week ago)

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MacArthur Foundation Announces 2026 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-announces-2026-genius-grant-winners.html

The MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2026 'Genius Grant' winners, awarding 20 individuals across the arts, humanities, and sciences an $800,000, no-strings-attached stipend. Recipients expressed surprise and gratitude for the flexible funding, which allows them to pursue their work without typical grant constraints.

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