MacArthur Foundation India

The organisation's Nuclear Challenges programme seeks to strengthen the nuclear field with a $30 million investment over three years. It promotes diversity, challenges nuclear deterrence theory, addresses nuclear and climate risks, and supports key organisations. Outcomes include empowering underrepresented voices, promoting inclusive policies, innovative research, informed dialogues, and alternative funding sources. The programme aims to reduce global nuclear risk by fostering a diverse and inclusive nuclear field. The organisation has concluded its final grants in 2022 but remains open to relevant discussions and continuous evaluation for better results.

The organisation's Climate Solutions programme works to address the climate crisis by aiming to keep the Earth's temperature increase below two degrees Celsius. It focuses on equity, supporting communities disproportionately affected by climate change, and advocating for climate-friendly policies. Its approach includes influencing political discourse, promoting clean energy deployment, expanding funding for equitable solutions, and supporting power-building initiatives. It anticipates outcomes such as implementing decarbonization policies, enforcing environmental protection laws, increasing funding for impacted communities, and empowering BIPOC-led organisations as climate leaders. The grantmaking mainly targets reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy-related sources, with emphasis on subnational work in regions like the United States and India. The evaluation process seeks to measure progress and learn from its investments in climate solutions.

The organisation's Criminal Justice programme aims to address over-incarceration and racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system. It focuses on local justice systems and works through the Safety and Justice Challenges, investing in local reform, research, and communication to reduce jail populations and eliminate disparities. The Challenge engages community advocates, individuals with lived experiences, and system actors to design and implement fairer and more just criminal justice systems. It seeks to reduce unnecessary arrests, minimize pretrial detention stays, and create equitable systems that prioritize safety without resorting to incarceration. The programme also emphasizes generating knowledge, increasing public awareness, and engaging impacted communities in reforms. Evaluations inform their decision-making and assess the programme's impact on reducing jail populations and racial disparities.