About this funder
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has ~$7B in assets and gives out ~$300M/yr. Best known for the MacArthur Fellows ('Genius Grants').
Funder profile
MacArthur Foundation — Grant Opportunities
US
What they fund
Criminal justice reform, climate solutions, journalism and media, nuclear challenges, on-Nigeria, technology in the public interest, plus 100&Change and Big Bets competitions.
Typical award size
$100,000 - $10,000,000+ for Big Bet awards. $50K-$500K for program-level grants.
How to apply
Closed funding cycles by program. The 100&Change competition is open every 2-3 years with a single $100M award.
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