MacArthur Foundation Grants

Open MacArthur Foundation grants

• Humanity AI Aligned Grantmaking

  Up to $2.0Mopen

  Humanity AI Aligned Grantmaking is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. MacArthur announced aligned grantmaking to support Humanity AI, a national initi...

  artificial_intelligencearts_educationeducation_researchsocial_scienceai

• Technology in the Public Interest

  Up to $800Kopen

  Technology in the Public Interest is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. This program strengthens oversight and innovation in the governance of artific...

  artificial_intelligenceai_social_goodtechnologypublic_interestsocial_good

• Culture, Equity, and the Arts Program

  Up to $240Kopen

  Culture, Equity, and the Arts Program is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds Chicago-based arts and culture organizations to reflect dive...

  visual_artsarts_educationcultural_preservationartsculture

• MacArthur Foundation Culture, Equity, and the Arts (Chicago)

  Up to $80Kopen

  MacArthur Foundation Culture, Equity, and the Arts (Chicago) is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds unrestricted general operating suppor...

  visual_artsarts_educationcultural_preservationartsculture

• Current AI Initiative

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  Current AI Initiative is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. A foundation-led initiative targeting AI safety, equity, and governance, aiming to fill th...

  artificial_intelligenceai_safetyai_ethics_researchartificial intelligenceai research

• $500 Million Press Forward Initiative

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  $500 Million Press Forward Initiative is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Aims to support media organizations reporting on communities, marking the ...

  community_developmentcivil_rightspublic_artjournalismmedia organizations

• Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society (PAI) Grants

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  Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society (PAI) Grants is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. The MacArthur Foundation provi...

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• Vital Communities Grant Guidelines

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  Vital Communities Grant Guidelines is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation.

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• Humanity AI Initiative

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  Humanity AI Initiative is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds universities, research institutions, and think tanks working to shape AI go...

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• Media, Arts, and Culture Program

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  Media, Arts, and Culture Program is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Supports projects that explore the intersection of media, arts, and technology,...

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• MacArthur Foundation Grants

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  MacArthur Foundation Grants is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Significant grantmaker in tech policy and responsible AI, funding projects that prom...

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• Institutional Support Grant Guidelines

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  Institutional Support Grant Guidelines is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that provides general operating support to established nonprofit organ...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmentinstitutional supportcapacity buildingorganizational development

• Local News Grant Program

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  Local News Grant Program is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Local News Grant Program is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds organizati...

  community_developmentdigital_literacycivil_rightsyouth_developmentlocal news

• Impact Investment and Grant Guidelines

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  Impact Investment and Grant Guidelines is a program from the MacArthur Foundation that provides catalytic capital to fill significant gaps left by con...

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• Climate Solutions Grant Guidelines

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  Climate Solutions Grant Guidelines is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy-related ...

  climate_changeclean_energyenergy_efficiencycarbon_capturegreenhouse gas emissions

• Humanity AI aligned grantmaking (MacArthur Foundation)

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  Humanity AI aligned grantmaking (MacArthur Foundation) is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Supports Humanity AI, a national initiative to build a mo...

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• Philanthropy Grant Guidelines

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  Philanthropy Grant Guidelines is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Philanthropy Grant Guidelines is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds ...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmentsocial_sciencephilanthropynonprofit sector

• Leaders for a New Chicago

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  Leaders for a New Chicago is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds community-based, grassroots leaders in Chicago who are redefining civic ...

  arts_educationsocial_sciencecommunity_developmentartsjustice

• Technology in the Public Interest Program Strategy

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  Technology in the Public Interest Program Strategy is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. Supports research and initiatives strengthening democratic ov...

  artificial_intelligenceai_ethics_researchai_social_goodartificial intelligenceai governance

• Vital Communities Grant

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  Vital Communities Grant is a grant from the MacArthur Foundation that funds community-based economic development and revitalization in Chicago neighbo...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmenturban_planningcommunity revitalizationeconomic growth

What MacArthur Foundation funds

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How to apply for MacArthur Foundation grants

Most MacArthur Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.