MacArthur Foundation

🎉 Meet the 2025 #100andChange Finalists! 100&Change is a competition for a single $100M grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges. These five teams each propose a bold solution to a critical problem of our time. Learn more: macfound.org/programs/award……

Faith-based models of accountability are helping counter corruption in Nigeria. The Priests Peace and Justice Initiative created an accountability building manual for church leaders and workers to equip communities with behavior change tools. More ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

A $5 million impact investment from MacArthur helped the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) finance 56 clean energy and energy efficiency projects. #ImpInv Learn how catalytic capital assisted the nonprofit lender ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

"You can actually have very significant return on investment by investing in communities." Jorgen Thomsen, Director, Climate Solutions, spoke with @CBS at @aspen_climate about "Changing the Game," a new report on how community-based strategies can reduce emissions. More ⬇️…

The U.S. has lost three quarters of its local journalists, and more than 1,000 counties have no one covering local news. @Rebuild_News recently shared a Local Journalist Index estimating how many journalists are in each U.S. County. Read more ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

Technologies and the people who control them are changing how we relate to our communities. “Ideologies of Control,” produced by @techpolicypress in collaboration with @datasociety, examines the motivations and impacts of technological influence. More ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

People with disabilities are detained pretrial and incarcerated at higher rates than other groups. A series of reports by @AccessLiving, @activatingchnge, @BazelonCenter, and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice at @NorthwesternU examine the overrepresentation of…

In our most recent Fellow Spotlight, we share excerpts from our interview with 2023 #MacFellow Andrea Armstrong. Andrea is an incarceration law scholar bringing much-needed transparency to the living conditions in prisons and jails. Full Spotlight ⬇️ macfound.org/videos/fellow-…

"Changing the Initial Appearance Process," a report from @safety_justice, shows how providing defense attorneys shortly after jail bookings can allow people to safely return to their community. Learn about the impact of early stage legal representation ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

The infrastructure of local news, including tech, safety, and sustainability, is largely invisible but vital. To help newsrooms meet today's challenges, #PressForward is investing $22.7M in 22 infrastructure projects. Learn more ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

🎉 #PressForward recently announced that its Open Call for Infrastructure grants will support 22 projects with a total of $22.7 million to meet the challenges of operating in today’s environment. Learn more about the awardees ⬇️ pressforward.news/infrastructure…

.@FordFoundation, Sorenson Impact Foundation, and @Surdna_Fndn recently joined the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3). They are lending their expertise and financial support to help C3 deepen collaboration among catalytic capital investors. Learn more ⬇️ macfound.org/press/article/…

Charitable giving is a deeply rooted American value. MacArthur is proud to join the Unite in Advance coalition to defend the freedom to give. That freedom must be protected—it’s how we build a more prosperous society. #UniteInAdvance #FreedomToGive

In our most recent Fellow Spotlight, we share excerpts from our interview with 2023 #MacFellow A. Park Williams and learn more about how climate change influences drought, wildfires, and tree mortality. Watch the full Spotlight ⬇️ macfound.org/videos/fellow-…

Nonprofit leaders are facing an uncertain future. In @CEPData's State of Nonprofits report, orgs shared how the economic and political climate is challenging their operations. More ⬇️ macfound.org/press/grantee-…

The Local Journalist Index is live: A first-of-its-kind report from @muckrack and Rebuild Local News reveals a more widespread, severe shortage of local journalists across the U.S. than previously understood. Read the report: localjournalistindex.com

“We now have 41 chapters across the country under #PressForward funding local news. This is something that must exist.” Our President, @jpalfrey, discussed media, money, and democracy at the @NAHJ conference. Learn how we’re supporting local news: macfound.org/programs/bigbe…

What if applying for a grant felt less like a high-stakes final exam and more like an invitation to a conversation? Our new guide aims to ease the pressure on project support grant applicants. Learn more ⬇️ macfound.org/press/perspect…

Happening today! Our President, @jpalfrey, will be discussing the role of news ownership and funding in today's media ecosystem at the @NAHJ Conference. Learn more ⬇️

#ICYMI: We recently awarded $6.5M to seven organizations that fortify Chicago’s local news ecosystem and model innovative approaches for community-centered journalism. Meet the orgs ⬇️ macfound.org/press/press-re…

#WeTheCivic is a celebration of the civil society voices fighting for our future. Launched by a coalition of nonprofit workers, organizers, and funders, We the Civic is amplifying sector storytelling, solutions, and solidarity. More at @npquarterly ⬇️ nonprofitquarterly.org/wethecivic-ame…