The MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent philanthropic institution committed to creating a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. To do this, we have developed strategic guidelines for our grantmaking and make funding decisions based on these guidelines. The Foundation awards the majority of its grants to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations identified by our staff. Each year we also award grants to individuals through the MacArthur Fellows program. Please note that we do not accept applications for -- or nominations of -- individuals for this program. Learn more about the Fellows Program.
Applying for a Grant
There are three basic steps to applying for a grant at MacArthur.
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Understand guidelines and funding cycles -
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Submit a letter of inquiry
What MacArthur Does Not Fund
Please note that the Foundation does not support political activities or attempts to influence action on specific legislation. We do not provide scholarships or tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies; nor do we support annual fundraising drives, institutional benefits, honorary functions, or similar projects. We do not make unsolicited grants to individuals.