The MacArthur Foundation - Policy Research Grant

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    The John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation

    Summary

    Domestic policy-related activities (research, analysis, and the education of policymakers and the general public) are included in both the Policy Research program area and in every other grantmaking area. The goals of MacArthur’s grantmaking in policy research are to:

    • Advance the state of knowledge in specific areas, with outcomes that benefit individuals, families and communities, and society as a whole;
    • Improve decision-making by policymakers at the federal, state and local levels;
    • Strengthen the links among research, policy and practice, with each activity informing the others and providing evidence of what works for use in decision-making; and
    • Apply policy analysis to and foster transparency of complex political processes

    The Foundation undertakes special initiatives with broad implications for domestic policy. Currently, there are four underway. Three inter-related projects address economic, social, and demographic trends in U.S. society and more data- and evidence-driven policymaking, and a fourth is a new research network focused on opening governance. The Special Policy Projects are:

    • The Power of Measuring Social Benefits;
    • U.S. Fiscal Future and American Society;
    • MacArthur Research Network on Opening Governance; and
    • MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society

     

     

     

     
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Funds may not be used for:

    • Supporting political activities or attempts to influence action on specific legislation;
    • Scholarships/tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies;
    • Annual fundraising drives;
    • Institutional benefits;
    • Honorary functions or similar projects; or
    • Individuals

     

    Contacts

    Valerie Chang, Director of Policy Research

    Valerie Chang, Director of Policy Research
    John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
    Office of Grants Management
    140 S. Dearborn Street
    Chicago, IL 60603-5285
    (312) 726-8000
    (312) 920-6258
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations.

    Deadline Details

    MacArthur is not accepting unsolicited proposals for work relating to policy research at this time. Those interested in suggesting a project in this area should submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Foundation.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.

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