GRANTMAKING
MacArthur grantees work in about 60 countries; the Foundation has offices in four countries: India, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia.
Conservation & Sustainable Development
MacArthur's conservation grantmaking aims to preserve ecosystems and species and to promote development that respects the environment.
2011 Conservation & Sustainable Development grants ›About Conservation & Sustainable Development grantmaking ›
Global Migration & Human Mobility
MacArthur seeks to foster systematic improvement in the lives of migrants worldwide through support for improved governance of international migration and research on the relationship between migration and economic development.
2011 Global Migration & Human Mobility grants ›About Global Migration & Human Mobility grantmaking ›
Higher Education in Russia & Africa
To help nurture the intellectual freedom necessary to keep emerging democratic societies healthy and economically vibrant, MacArthur makes grants for the development of modern university-based science and social science research and training capabilities in Russia and provides long-term support for four leading African universities.
Human Rights & International Justice
MacArthur seeks to further the development of an international system of justice and advance human rights around the globe, with a special focus on Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia.
2011 Human Rights & International Justice grants ›About Human Rights & International Justice grantmaking ›
International Peace & Security
MacArthur’s goals in the area of international peace and security grantmaking are to prevent nuclear terrorism and strengthen stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
2011 International Peace & Security grants ›About International Peace & Security grantmaking ›
Population & Reproductive Health
MacArthur’s population and reproductive health grantmaking has two goals: to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity; and to advance young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. Geographic priorities are India, Mexico, and Nigeria.
2011 Population & Reproductive Health grants ›About Population & Reproductive Health grantmaking ›