Ford Foundation is one of the largest, independent grantmaking organizations in the world, with an extensive presence in many countries of the world. The Foundation has been involved in mostly providing grants and scholarships to organizations, institutions and individuals undertaking developmental interventions, research studies in different countries. The mission of the Foundation is defined by its four main goals:
- Strengthen democratic values
- Reduce poverty and injustice
- Promote international cooperation
- Advance human achievement
The worldwide projects and programmes funded by the Foundation have worked towards reducing poverty, increasing economic opportunities, strengthening democracy, improving social justice and peace and advancing human knowledge. The following are the core fields, where grantmaking is focused:
Asset Building and Community Development
Community Development
Environment and Development
Development Finance and Economic Security
Workforce Development
Peace and Social Justice
Civil Society
Human Rights
Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom
Education and Scholarship
Religion, Society and Culture
Arts and Culture
Media
Cross-Program
HIV/AIDS
Sexuality and Reproductive Health
NGOs interested in working in these fields and in need of funds can visit this link and understand the process and guidelines of securing support from the Ford Foundation.
Contact Information:
Ford Foundation
320 East 43rd Street
New York, N.Y. 10017 USA
URL: http://www.fordfound.org
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