Grant Application Update
The International Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working in the Global South to support impactful programs in agriculture, education, environment, and health.
Our 2026 grant cycle will open earlier than in previous years. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the process and timeline below.
2026 Grant Program Important Dates
Info Session Webinar
- April 8, 2026: Webinar: Introduction to TIF 2026 Grant Program
Eligibility & Application
- April 15 – April 29, 2026: Eligibility Evaluation Opens. If criteria is met, you are directed to complete the LOI.
The Eligibility Evaluation and LOI submission portal will remain open until April 29, 2026 or until 150 Letters of Inquiry have been submitted – whichever occurs first.
Please note: Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s grant cycle. The International Foundation is limiting the total number of accepted LOIs to 150 submissions. Once this limit is reached, the portal will automatically close, even if the April 29 deadline has not yet been reached. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit early.
- April 29, 2026: Eligibility/LOI Submission Deadline provided the 150 submissions limit has not been reached.
- May 7, 2026: Advancement notices will be issued on or before this date.
Application Invitation
- May 8, 2026: Grant Application Portal Opens
- June 1, 2026: Application Submission Deadline
Awarding
- August-September: Award Notices Issued
- September-October: Grant Awards issued
Grant Term & Reporting
- June 2027: Mid-term reports due
- December 31, 2027: Grant Term Concludes
- January 31, 2028: Year End Reports Submissions Deadline
Step 1: Grant Information Session
April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM (ET)
We will host a virtual information session to review the 2026 grant program, eligibility requirements, and application process. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to attend.
Check back soon for information about registering for the information session
Step 2: Eligibility Evaluation
The Eligibility Evaluation portal opens April 15, 2026
Organizations seeking funding must first complete a brief online eligibility evaluation, If your organization meets the eligibility requirements, you will be directed to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
The Eligibility Evaluation and LOI submission will remain open until April 29, 2026, or until 150 LOIs have been submitted, whichever occurs first.
Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s grant cycle, we are limiting the number of LOIs accepted to 150 submissions.
Step 3: Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
Eligible organizations will submit a short LOI in a brief Q&A format describing:
- Your organization
- The proposed project
- Intended use of funds
All LOIs are reviewed for alignment with The International Foundation’s geographic and programmatic priorities.
Organization will be notified on or before May 7, 2026, if they will advance to the full application stage.
Step 4: Full Proposal
Organizations invited to continue in the process will receive access to the Grant Application Portal, which opens:
May 8, 2026
The portal will close: June 8, 2026
The full application requires more detailed information regarding the proposed program, anticipated impact, organizational capacity, and financial documentation.
Step 5: Review and Award Decisions
All completed applications are reviewed by The International Foundation’s Grants Committee and require final approval by the Board of Directors.
Grant Terms and Reporting
Funded projects will follow the reporting schedule below:
June 2027: Midterm report due
December 31, 2027: Grant term concludes
January 31, 2028: Final report due
Please note: Only one proposal per organization may be submitted per grant cycle.
Organizations that previously received funding from The International Foundation must have fully closed their prior grant, including submission of all required reports before applying again.
Questions?
Please contact our Grants Administrator at info@intlfoundation.org.