The Bernard van Leer Foundation is a Netherlands-based grantmaking organization with a focus upon early childhood development. It was established in the year 1949 and runs on the bequest of Bernard van Leer (1883-1958), who was a Dutch industrialist and philanthropist. The Foundation provides grants … [Read more...] about Bernard van Leer Foundation funds Child Development Projects
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in history. Emerging out of a highly successful corporate organization (Microsoft), the Foundation works around the world to improve the living condition of the poor by partnering with NGOs, institutions and … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The
The UK-based INGOs can seek grant support from The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation in the UK for funding projects on healthcare, health education and community development projects in developing countries. Local NGOs in developing countries can request their UK-based international organizations to … [Read more...] about Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The
Monsanto Fund
Cash Grant Requests are available from the Monsanto Fund. NGOs can apply for grants to this fund for nutrition, health, environment and community development. But since this is a corporate donor, funding is available in countries where the company operates and the proposals have to be submitted to … [Read more...] about Monsanto Fund
Funds for Building the Organization
The WINGS Global Fund for Community Foundation provides funds to philanthropy-based community foundations and NGOs for institutional growth and organizational development that can lead to sustainability of their interventions. Preliminary letters of inquiry, containing a 3-page concept note, is to … [Read more...] about Funds for Building the Organization
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation provides funding to NGOs working outside the United States in citizens participation, community education, NGO/philanthropy development, and transitional justice (grants range between US $15,000 to 250,000). Applicant NGOs must support work in Central and Eastern … [Read more...] about Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Every year, the Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants to NGOs that implement projects/programs addressing hunger in any part of the world. Assistance includes long-term development grants addressing the hunger issue through a multi-faceted approach leading to the empowerment of the people. … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Hunger Program
Open Society Institute
The Open Society Institute is a grantmaking organization, working in the areas of promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. As one of the largest private foundations, it provides innumerable opportunites for individuals and organizations to apply from … [Read more...] about Open Society Institute
Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation believes in promoting the positive effects of globalization. It uses the term, 'smart globalization' so that development of technology and other aspects are accessible to communities worldwide, including the 'have-nots' and reduce the divide between the North and South. To … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Foundation
Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation established as the charitable arm of the Western Union company aims to provide assistance to individuals, families and communities around the world by supporting them in education, humanitarian and relief projects. It supports NGOs in implementing the projects based on … [Read more...] about Western Union Foundation
