Notice: Grant Program Redesign for 2025

We are excited to announce that we are in the process of redesigning our grant program for the year 2025. Our goal is to enhance the application process and better serve our community's needs.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition period. Please stay tuned for further updates and detailed information about the new program structure and application guidelines.

Eligibility Evaluation

If your organization meets all the requirements outlined below, we invite you to apply for our grant. Each applicant is required to complete an eligibility quiz.

Quantifiable Impact Focus

Eligible organizations must have substantial experience in implementing projects with measurable results in one or more of the following categories.

• Agriculture
• Education
• Environment
• Health

Learn More About Our Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Eligible organizations must be based in the United States and serving people and communities in developing countries in one or more of the following regions.

• ‍Latin American & The Caribbean
• Africa
• South & Southeast Asia

Organizational Attributes

In addition to addressing one or more of our social impact priorities and delivering these services in our geographic areas of focus, eligible organizations must also be able to demonstrate compliance and alignment with all of the following attributes.

• Headquartered in the United States
• Certified as a 501(c)(3) organization 
• Guided by a well-developed strategic plan with a proven theory of change and sound execution plans. 
• Deliver social impact results that are measurable and that have broad and lasting impact.
• Posses a deep understanding of the context of the local communities and regions being served. 
• Document clearly quantified grant objectives and provide reports on such measures.
• Execute self-sustaining programs that don’t require external intervention and that are designed to scale. 

We only fund one proposal per organization each calendar year. Before submitting another grant proposal, the organization must receive official confirmation from the International Foundation that their previous grant has been successfully closed, and all obligations, including the submission of an end of project report with a financial summary, have been met.

Additionally, applicants must demonstrate strong collaborations with local partners. These partners may include community-based partners, governmental or non-governmental that enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the proposed initiatives.

What we don’t fund

• Grant requests exceeding $50,000
• General solicitations
• Individuals
• Adoption or child sponsorship
• Conferences or lobbying
• Organizations or activities that proselytize for any religious faith
• School tuition or scholarships
• Emergency or disaster aid
• Films, exhibits, books, or radio in any fashion
• Endowments or capital or building campaigns
• Biomedical research projects