[MacArthur Foundation](https://www.macfound.org)

June 2026 (projected)

Most awards range from $50,000–$2,000,000; typical duration is 1–3 years.

Supports efforts to combat climate change through policy, advocacy, funding expansion, and community power-building for a sustainable, equitable environment.

Unsolicited proposals are not accepted; funding is by invitation or referral.

--- ## Description The Climate Solutions program from the MacArthur Foundation aims to address the global climate crisis by supporting strategies that keep global temperature rise well below two degrees Celsius. The program emphasizes the intersection of climate change and social inequity, working to ensure the human right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for present and future generations. Grantmaking is organized around four key approaches: - Altering political discourse to center equitable climate solutions. - Advancing and enforcing climate-friendly energy policies and regulatory actions. - Expanding financing and growing the climate solutions funding community. - Supporting power building, especially among communities most affected by climate change. The program has invested over $610 million in climate solutions since 2014, supporting organizations in the United States, India, and globally. Work in India primarily targets mitigation and sustainable solutions specific to the country’s climate challenges. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Most grants range from $50,000 to $2,000,000. - Typical funding duration is 1–3 years. - Awards may support general operations, convenings, or specific projects aligned with program priorities. --- ## Eligibility - Funding is by invitation or referral only; unsolicited proposals are not accepted. - Eligible applicants are typically organizations (including nonprofits and NGOs) whose work aligns with the program’s focus on equitable climate solutions. - Priority is given to organizations led by or representing communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, such as BIPOC communities, Indigenous peoples, rural communities, displaced workers, and, in India, workers’ and smallholder farmers’ organizations. - Activities must contribute to at least one of the four strategic approaches outlined by the program. --- ## Application Process - The program does not accept unsolicited proposals. - Prospective applicants may share ideas or perspectives via email ([climatesolutions@macfound.org](mailto:climatesolutions@macfound.org)), but formal invitations to apply are required for funding consideration. - If invited, applicants will be provided with specific instructions and requirements for submitting a full proposal, typically through the foundation’s online grants portal. --- ## Additional Information - The program strongly centers equity and seeks to involve communities most affected by the climate crisis in shaping solutions. - There is a particular focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy-related sources and supporting policy, advocacy, and capacity-building efforts. - Seed funding may be available for innovative or timely approaches in finance, governance, or philanthropy related to climate solutions. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/) - [Program Strategy](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/strategy) - [Grant Guidelines](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/grant-guidelines) - [Info for Grantseekers](https://www.macfound.org/grants/info-for-grantseekers) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.macfound.org/about/contact-us) | | Email | [climatesolutions@macfound.org](mailto:climatesolutions@macfound.org) | | Foundation Email | [4answers@macfound.org](mailto:4answers@macfound.org) | | Phone | +1 312-726-8000 | | Address | 140 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603, USA |

Climate Solutions

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