Applying for a Grant
There are three basic steps to applying for a grant at MacArthur.
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Step 1
Learn about what we fund -
Step 2
Understand guidelines and funding cycles -
Step 3
Submit a letter of inquiry
MacArthur develops grantmaking strategies designed to meet very specific goals. We encourage you to closely read information about each program to determine whether your project falls within MacArthur’s grantmaking guidelines.
Please note that the Foundation awards the majority of its grants to organizations identified by our staff. Each year we also award grants to individuals through the MacArthur Fellows program, which does not accept applications or nominations.
What MacArthur Does Not Fund
The Foundation does not support political activities or attempts to influence action on specific legislation, and does not provide funding for the following:
- Scholarships / tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies
- Annual fundraising drives
- Paid advertisements
- Honorary functions or similar projects
- Unsolicited grants to individuals, except for the MacArthur Fellows, which operates through a separate nominating process that is not open to public nominations.
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Updated March 2015