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

Rolling (Idea submissions accepted year-round)

Recent grants range from $15,000 to $1,000,000, typically for 4 months to 2 years.

Supports innovative, mission-aligned projects exploring new philanthropic areas through participatory processes and ongoing evaluation.

Most grants are awarded to organizations identified by staff; unsolicited ideas can be submitted for consideration.

--- ## Description The New Work Grants program at the MacArthur Foundation is designed to explore and launch new areas of philanthropic work aligned with the Foundation’s mission to build a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. Established in 2022, the New Work team seeks out ambitious, bold, and creative approaches that encourage cross-program collaboration and experimentation. The program leverages lessons learned from previous initiatives and prioritizes equity, strategic innovation, and participatory processes that incorporate feedback from a broad range of stakeholders. Ongoing measurement and evaluation are integral, with findings shared publicly to inform continuous improvement. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling submissions: You may submit an idea at any time through the MacArthur Foundation grants portal. --- ## Funding Amount - Recent grants under this program have ranged from $15,000 (short-term, targeted support) to $1,000,000 (multi-year projects). - Typical grant durations range from 4 months to 2 years. - Over $71 million has been invested in 99 grants to 83 organizations since 2022. --- ## Eligibility - **Primary eligibility:** Nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and similar entities are eligible. - **Geographic scope:** Global; MacArthur has supported organizations in over 100 countries. - **Applicant type:** Most grants are awarded to organizations identified by MacArthur staff, but unsolicited ideas from eligible organizations are accepted via the online portal. - **Individuals:** Not eligible under this program; individual support is through the MacArthur Fellows Program, which does not accept applications. --- ## Application Process - **Submit an idea:** Organizations may submit new project ideas at any time through the [MacArthur Foundation Grants Portal](https://macfound.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new). - **Review process:** Submitted ideas are reviewed by program staff, who may contact applicants for further information. - **Selection:** The Board of Directors makes final decisions on new areas of work and grant awards. - **Evaluation:** Grantees are expected to participate in ongoing measurement and evaluation, with customized evaluation designs developed for each project. --- ## Additional Information - The program is not a direct extension of previous MacArthur initiatives but may build on lessons learned from them. - The Foundation emphasizes work that is innovative, bold, and advances equity. - Evaluation findings are shared publicly to promote learning and transparency. - Grantmaking is iterative and participatory, with stakeholder input valued in shaping new directions. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Guidelines](https://www.macfound.org/programs/initiatives/new-work/) - [Grant Search – See New Work Grant Recipients](https://www.macfound.org/grants/?program=330786) - [Submit an Idea or Access Grants Portal](https://macfound.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Info for Grantseekers](https://www.macfound.org/grants/info-for-grantseekers) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.macfound.org/about/contact-us) | | Email | 4answers@macfound.org | | Phone | +1 312-726-8000 | | Address | 140 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603, USA |

New Work Grants - MacArthur Foundation

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