Carnegie Corporation of New York Grantmaking Programs
Carnegie Corporation of New York funds research advancing education, democracy, and international peace, prioritizing projects with measurable impact, policy relevance, and institutional strengthening.
Funder: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (general application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; recent annual grantmaking ~$130M total; individual grants typically range from $100,000 to several million USD over 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports research, institutional strengthening, and programs advancing education, democracy, and international peace.
Key Information: Does not accept unsolicited proposals; organizations are identified and invited by program staff.
Description
Carnegie Corporation of New York is a major private foundation that funds initiatives in three core areas: Education (enhancing access to learning, socioeconomic mobility, and civic participation), Democracy (reducing polarization, supporting nonpartisan research, public education, and legal immigration), and International Peace (preventing and managing conflict, understanding migration, and engaging non-state actors). The Corporation’s grantmaking is proactive—program staff identify and invite organizations to submit proposals that align with strategic priorities. Projects should aim for measurable impact, policy relevance, institutional strengthening, and the amplification of diverse voices to foster trust and equitable societies.
