Funding Update Archives

Type of project: JCT makes grants in three main areas of funding: the natural environment, education and health. The Trust likes to make grants which will make a tangible difference and will consider charities or projects which have difficulty getting started or raising funds from other sources. This often means that the Trust is funding Continue reading “The Jephcott Charitable Trust”

Type of project: We currently support community run projects in these areas: Sustainable access to water for rural communities Small income generation projects, particularly for rural women and youth Girls education, particularly hostels for government secondary schools. Location: Rural Dodoma, Kagera, Kigoma, Lindi, Mara, Mtwara, Rukwa, Singida, Shinyanga, and Simiyu regions of Tanzania          Eligibility: The Continue reading “Tanzania Development Trust”

Type of project: We focus our strategy through the theme of ‘Tomorrow’sGeneration’, which means engaging young people  between the ages of 16-25. This is distilled through two categories: ‘People’ and ‘Planet’. Under ‘People,’ our aim is to help to break down barriers to education, employment, and financial wellness, with a key focus on Social Mobility. Continue reading “Aberdeen Group Charitable Foundation”

Type of project: Melania is an organisation of volunteers dedicated to helping enterprising women in Asia, Africa and Latin America to improve their situation and increase their independence. It does this through start-up grants to women’s group to whom credit from within their own countries would be otherwise unavailable. Most of Melania’s projects are a Continue reading “Melania Development Foundation”

Type of project: Our grants support activities that: Strengthen the efforts of community philanthropy organizations to respond to, change mindsets around and build support for complex, sensitive or apparently intractable issues at the community level (e.g. social cohesion and other community divisions, environmental issues, women’s, youth, other minority rights, marginalized and vulnerable communities etc.). Strengthen Continue reading “Global Fund for Community Foundations”

Type of project: The Prize aims to support projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions. The project should already have been implemented. Location: Worldwide Eligibility: Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs may apply. Grant Size: €100,000 total prize Continue reading “iF Social Impact Prize”

Type of project: The Prize aims to support projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions. The project should already have been implemented. Location: Worldwide Eligibility: Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs may apply. Grant Size: €100,000 total prize Continue reading “iF Social Impact Prize”

Type of project: This global award and the Initiative’s flagship program is uniquely dedicated to supporting the world’s unsung humanitarian heroes bringing tangible positive change to communities that need it most.  Location: Worldwide Eligibility: Any person can submit a nomination, which is then reviewed to assess the eligibility of the nominee. After an initial assessment, a shortlist Continue reading “Aurora Prize”

Type of project: Projects addressing: Economic Prosperity, Democracy and Governance, U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Partnership, or U.S.-Kenya Higher Education Partnership. Location: Kenya Eligibility: Registered U.S. and Kenyan not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, NGOs, non-profit educational institutions, individuals, and governmental institutions. Grant Size: $15,000 – $50,000 Deadline: 30 May Apply: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357413

Type of project: Match funding for charities serving women and girls both in the UK & internationally, unlocked by public donations through Big Give’s online fundraising platform over a seven-day campaign. We are passionate about helping women and girls to dream freely, achieve proudly, and live boldly. By enhancing digital fundraising skills and confidence, we Continue reading “Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund”

Type of project: Projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in all its aspects, especially those promoting spiritual welfare. Over the years the trust has supported thousands of projects ranging from combating the world’s biggest killer, malaria to supplying daily meals to school children in Africa. Location: UK and overseas Eligibility: UK registered charities Continue reading “Souter Charitable Trust”

Type of project: Acceleration Portfolio investing in African nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 working in health, livelihoods, justice, and education sectors. Provides unrestricted grants and support through various training consultants. Location: Africa Eligibility: Locally-led, African, not-for-profit organizations; in operation for at least 2 years; officially registered in their country(ies) of operation; annual budget Continue reading “Dovetail Impact Fund”

Type of project: Socioeconomic impact projects targeting health, education or livelihoods with potential to serve 1 million or more users. Location: Highly values applications from low- and middle-income countries. Eligibility: Nonprofits, social enterprises, and companies whose projects align with the Agency Fund’s values and portfolio may apply. Grant Size: $10k-$1m, depending on perceived potential and Continue reading “The Agency Fund”

Type of project: We support organisations who provide mental health assistance to children in conflict and disaster zones. We believe in the healing power of art-based and other creative therapy approaches, which enable children to explore and navigate their traumatic experiences. Proposal templates are provided and applicants can get in touch with questions.Location: WorldwideEligibility: Grassroots Continue reading “Peace of Mind Foundation”

Type of project: We offer multi-year grants to not-for-profits that work with the most vulnerable in India. These groups include persons with disabilities, women facing violence, adolescent girls and children at risk, the homeless and destitute elderly, manual scavengers and waste pickers, migrant and informal sector workers, farmers with marginal landholding, particularly vulnerable Adivasi groups Continue reading “Azim Premji Foundation”

Type of project: This funding call seeks solutions that create more robust support systems for children from birth to 12 years of age in complex crisis settings, with a focus on those who are left behind and whose developmental and educational needs are not being met.Location: Jordan, Lebanon, Kenya and UgandaEligibility: To be eligible for Continue reading “Grand Challenges Canada – Play Learn Thrive”

Type of project: The Lawrence Foundation is a private US family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, human services and other causes. We received 1,480 grants in our June 2024 cycle and funded 20. All of our grants will be issued as unrestricted grants Location: WorldwideEligibility Be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Continue reading “The Lawrence Foundation”

Type of project: Funding for innovative projects promoting social inclusion, empowerment and equal opportunities for women, youth, children and people with a migratory background in disadvantaged situations.Location: WorldwideEligibility: Registered nonprofits based in the UK, USA or Italy may apply. UK organisations must be registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Required documents: constitution, Continue reading “Brave Actions for a Better World”