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

Anticipated: Rolling basis

Typical grants range from $50,000 to $2,000,000; most are multi-year.

Funds equitable strategies to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on subnational action and impacted communities in the US and India.

Not accepting unsolicited proposals; contact program staff to discuss ideas.

--- ## Description The Climate Solutions program of the MacArthur Foundation aims to keep global temperature rise well below two degrees Celsius by supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy-related sources. The program emphasizes equitable climate solutions, prioritizing subnational work in key cities, states, and regions—especially in the United States and India. It seeks to empower communities disproportionately affected by climate change, support organizations representing those without reliable, clean energy or those economically disadvantaged by the energy transition, and foster citizen engagement in shaping climate policy. Grantmaking is organized around four strategic approaches: - Altering political discourse to center equitable solutions - Advancing and enforcing climate-friendly energy policies and regulatory action - Expanding financing and growing the climate solutions funding community - Supporting power building among affected communities The program supports both direct funding and seed funding for innovative approaches in finance, governance, and philanthropy, always centering equity and community leadership. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated: Rolling basis *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grants range from $50,000 (for convenings and pilot projects) up to $2,000,000 (for general operations and large initiatives) - Most grants are multi-year, commonly spanning 1–3 years - Since 2014, over $590 million has been invested in 192 organizations --- ## Eligibility - Organizations (including nonprofits, research institutions, and community groups) working to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions and advance equitable climate solutions - Priority for organizations led by and representing: - Communities of color - Indigenous peoples - Rural communities - Displaced workers - Those lacking access to reliable, clean energy or facing disproportionate health/economic impacts from climate change - Work must focus on or benefit the United States or India - The Foundation is not accepting unsolicited proposals, but welcomes contact from organizations with relevant ideas --- ## Application Process - Unsolicited proposals are not accepted at this time - Interested organizations should reach out to program staff to discuss new ideas or perspectives; see contact information below - If invited, applicants may be asked to submit a concept note or full proposal via the Foundation’s [grant portal](https://macfound.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - Grant guidelines and detailed strategy are available online --- ## Additional Information - The program values learning with and from communities most affected by climate change - Seed funding may be available for innovative, timely approaches in climate finance, governance, or philanthropy - The Foundation’s focus is on systemic change and long-term impact, with a strong emphasis on equity and community leadership - Evaluation and learning are integral to the program, aiming to assess progress toward decarbonization and climate justice outcomes --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/) - [Strategy Details](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/strategy) - [Grant Guidelines](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/grant-guidelines) - [All Past Climate Solutions Grants](https://www.macfound.org/grants/?program=102210) - [Contact Form](https://www.macfound.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Details | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [4answers@macfound.org](mailto:4answers@macfound.org) | | Climate Solutions Program | [climatesolutions@macfound.org](mailto:climatesolutions@macfound.org) | | Phone | +1 312-726-8000 | | Program Staff | [View all staff](https://www.macfound.org/about/people/) | ---

Climate Solutions - MacArthur Foundation

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