Ripple Effects of Folk Arts & Cultures: The Impact of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies - Folk Arts & Cultures Program from 2016-2024

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Project Report

Ripple Effects of Folk Arts & Cultures: The Impact of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies – Folk Arts & Cultures Program from 2016-2024

Date Modified:

2025-03-24

This report celebrates the work of 17 Folk Arts & Cultures (FAC) grantee partners across both grantmaking regions: Upper Midwest and Central Appalachia. MACP and Wilder Research reviewed and analyzed grantee reports, facilitated discussions with partners, and collected stories that spoke to the impact of the Folk Arts & Cultures program.

Project Name

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

In 2016, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) launched its Folk Arts & Cultures program to support the intergenerational transmission of artistic skill and cultural knowledge.