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

No longer accepting proposals (final grants awarded in 2024)

$154.1 million total invested (2016–2024); recent grants ranged from $100,000–$460,000 over 1–3 years

Supported Nigerian-led efforts to reduce corruption and promote accountability, transparency, and citizen participation.

Program is closed; no new applications are being accepted.

--- ## Description The MacArthur Foundation's On Nigeria initiative was a major program designed to reduce corruption in Nigeria by supporting Nigerian-led efforts focused on strengthening accountability, transparency, and citizen participation. The initiative leveraged Nigeria’s vibrant civil society, independent media, and criminal justice reforms to mobilize citizens and foster a more just and accountable society. It targeted systemic issues of impunity, mismanagement, and limited access to quality public services through a combination of grantmaking, advocacy, and capacity-building activities. --- ## Due Dates - The On Nigeria program made its final grants in 2024 and is no longer accepting new proposals. --- ## Funding Amount - The program invested a total of $154.1 million from 2016 to 2024. - Individual recent grants ranged from $100,000 to $460,000, typically awarded for periods of 1–3 years. - Over 340 grants were distributed to 135 organizations. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants included: - Nigerian civil society organizations - Media outlets - Academic institutions - Entertainment companies - Government institutions - Projects needed to focus on reducing corruption, strengthening accountability, transparency, or citizen participation in Nigeria. - Emphasis was placed on initiatives led by Nigerian organizations and stakeholders. --- ## Application Process - The program is now closed and no longer accepts new applications. - Previously, applicants could submit ideas or proposals through the MacArthur Foundation’s online portal. - For those interested in the Foundation’s future opportunities, visit the [grantseeker information page](https://www.macfound.org/grants/info-for-grantseekers). --- ## Additional Information - The initiative prioritized gender equity and social inclusion, supporting projects attentive to issues across gender, generation, geography, ability, faith, and ethnicity. - Supported activities included investigative journalism, legal reform, civil society advocacy, faith-based anti-corruption efforts, and creative content production. - The Foundation continues to share evaluation findings and lessons learned from the program to inform future anti-corruption efforts. --- ## External Links - [On Nigeria Program Overview](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/on-nigeria/) - [On Nigeria Strategy](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/on-nigeria/strategy) - [All On Nigeria Grants](https://www.macfound.org/grants/?program=102202) - [On Nigeria Learning Library](https://www.macfound.org/press/article/on-nigeria-big-bet-learning-products) - [Grantseeker Information](https://www.macfound.org/grants/info-for-grantseekers) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries| [Contact MacArthur Foundation](https://www.macfound.org/about/contact-us) | | On Nigeria (archival) | onnigeria@macfound.org | | Phone | +1 312-726-8000 | | Email | 4answers@macfound.org | ---

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