MacKenzie Scott grants
MacKenzie Scott gives large unrestricted gifts through Yield Giving, mostly to organizations her team finds.
- Open now
- 0
- Upcoming
- 0
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott grant programs
- StatusCLOSED
Yield Giving Open Call
MacKenzie Scott · Nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott's open call gave $1 million unrestricted gifts to community-led nonprofits with budgets of $1 million to $5 million; 361 organizations received $640 million in 2024.
Before you apply
- Scott's other gifts are not applied for; her team researches and contacts organizations.
- Groups mainly meeting basic needs such as food or emergency shelter were a weaker fit for the open call.
Questions
When is the next MacKenzie Scott grant deadline?
Nothing is open right now. The list below shows when each program last closed and what is announced next.
Who can apply for MacKenzie Scott grants?
Nonprofits can apply, depending on the program. MacKenzie Scott doesn't give grants to individuals through these programs.
How much do MacKenzie Scott grants give?
Yield Giving Open Call: Up to $1 million.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.