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$100K – $10M+
MacArthur Foundation is a foundation that supports work globally, including Nigeria and other African countries through select programs. Existing data indicates a typical grant size of $100K to $10M+. Applications are submitted through the foundation’s grantee portal or by using the “Login or Submit Idea” option on its website.
Major US foundation. $8B+ endowment. MacArthur Fellows ('Genius Grants'). Significant Africa presence especially in Nigeria (on-the-ground since 1989 — criminal justice, higher education, conservation). Climate Solutions initiative ($1B+). Also funds investigative journalism in Africa.
Multi-year grants, convenings, policy research, institutional capacity building
Very institutional — primarily non-profits. Long timelines. Competitive.
Use the foundation’s online portal to submit an idea rather than looking for a separate application form. Given its global scope and large grant range, applicants should clearly show fit with the specific MacArthur program relevant to their work and geography.
1970
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Nigerian civil society organizations, conservation, higher education across Africa