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Three Grantmaking Foundations that Fund Children’s Projects Around the World

This guide provides information on three of the leading donors to children’s projects around the world. If you’re an NGO looking for new funding to support young people in your country, this guide is for you. We’ll discuss some of the some of the biggest donors in the field and how your organisation can apply […]

Opportunity: University Doctoral Studentships for international applicants

Deadline- The deadlines for different schools are mentioned in website City University London is inviting applications for fully-funded, full-time, three-year Doctoral Studentships in various subjects offered by University. The studentship aims to provides a broad research and enterprise development programme to support the development of research skills. A Doctoral Studentship provides- an annual bursary (£16,000 […]

Fund for Gender Equality

The Fund for Gender Equality is designed to maximize national ownership, harmonization and alignment, and holistic strategies that will accelerate progress on gender equality in line with National Development Strategies (NDSs) and advance commitments to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Beijing Platform for Action, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of […]

UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women

The UN Trust Fund supports the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. UNiTE brings together a host of UN agencies and organizations and galvanizes action across the UN system to prevent and eliminate violence against women in all its forms. Specifically, the UN Trust Fund contributes to implementation of the five key […]

United Nations Democracy Fund

UNDEF was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local […]

UN Womn

The UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) is the newest UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It has been established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly created UN Women in July 2010. […]

Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, The

December 18, 2008 By fundsforngos

The Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing organization, developed from a public/private partnership of global institutions and governments. The Fund provides substantial resources for poor countries to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It works with other bilateral and multilateral organizations and supports developing countries in strengthening their […]

Development Marketplace

October 11, 2008 By fundsforngos

World Bank in partnership with other organizations introduced the Development Marketplace for building competition and innovation in the NGO sector. NGOs are encouraged to be part of this global, regional and national-level competitions announced annually to select the best ideas for development. Besides NGOs, other groups such as social entrepreneurs, academia and business associations can […]

Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM)

The Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) is a small grants scheme of the World Bank that provides a support of US $5,000 to projects which are focused upon reducing poverty and increasing sustainable development in communities through artisanal and small-scale mining. NGOs and community-based organizations can seek this fund by submitting project proposals. The […]

Post-Conflict Fund

Conflict is a reality that is faced by development agencies in many parts of the world. In fact, repeated experiences around the globe have shown that normal developmental processes face dangers as much as any other group or individual in a conflict situation. The World Bank understands that innovative solutions cannot be implemented easily in […]

Top Ten Grantmaking Donors that Support Children’s Projects

We’ve selected ten of the world’s best grantmaking donors that support children’s projects around the world. All of the organisations featured offer financial support for NGOs that provide development projects for children as well as cross-cutting issues related to children.

For each donor we have included a brief description of the organisation, its geographical coverage, areas of interest, application procedure and contact details.

Donors often change their funding priorities and eligibility criteria over time. Please check the official website of each donor for the very latest information before applying.

1. The Global Fund for Children

Brief Description: The Global Fund for Children works to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. The Fund provides small grants to innovative community-based organizations and harnessing the power of children’s books, films and documentary photography to promote global understanding.

Geographical Coverage: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Area of Interest: Youth & Adolescents, Vocational Education, Education, Children, HIV/AIDS, Primary Education, Disability

Application Procedure: To apply NGOs must submit a preliminary letter of inquiry, which may be submitted at any time during the year. For more information please click here.

2. Dubai Cares

Brief: Dubai Cares awards grants to implement projects or activities in relation to primary education in developing countries worldwide. The grants are not awarded on a case-by-case basis. Rather, to be considered for funding, proposals should be consistent with Dubai Cares’ annual programming and approved list of intervention countries. While proposals are assessed throughout the year, only during the last quarter are the new programs for the upcoming year finalized and approved

Geograpical Coverage: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Jordan Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan , Sri Lanka, Sudan, Yemen, Zambia,

Area of interest: Children, Education, Nutrition, Agriculture, Food & Nutrition

Application procedure: To ensure a thorough and fair assessment for partnerships with Dubai Cares, interested organizations should follow the process below:

Provide general information on the organization, its mission, scope of work, operations and governance
Submit previous years’ annual and audit reports
Submit reports and assessments regarding previous or ongoing programs related to primary education
Provide concept notes (3-4 pages) for projects that the organization would like to consider

3. Waterloo Foundation

Brief Description: Waterloo Foundation gives grants to organizations in both the UK and world-wide. The Foundation is most interested in projects that help globally particularly in the areas of disparity of wealth, climate-related issues and child development.

Geographical Coverage: Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Nepal, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Europe and United Kingdom

Area of Interest: Secondary Education, Health, Education, Community Health, Climate Change, Water & Sanitation, Primary Education, Environment, Children, Natural Resources

Application Procedure: The Waterloo Foundation accepts requests for funding under each of their Grant Programmes. Each Grant Programme has specific requirements or deadlines which you must follow if submitting an application for funding. For more information click here.

4. UPS Foundation

Brief Description: The UPS Foundation focuses its investment strategy around four pillars aligned with its corporate values and business expertise: Diversity, Community Safety, Environment, and Volunteerism. The Foundation is committed to leveraging business expertise and resources to help deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Geographical Coverage: Global

Area of Interest: Accidents & Traffic Safety, Children, Democracy & Good Governance, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, Humanitarian Relief, Youth & Adolescents, Conservation, Health care

Application Procedure: A written proposal, proof of tax exempt status and reflections of specific project must be submitted to the following address by September 1st: Kenneth Sternad, The UPS Foundation 55 Glenlake Pkwy NE Atlanta, GA 30328

5. Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust

Brief Description: The trust provides grants to organizations registered in the United Kingdom. They support organizations that work with children and young people, those with a disability, living in poverty or who are disadvantaged in Hertfordshire.

Geographical Coverage: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom

Area of Interest: Youth & Adolescents, Children, Disability

Application Procedure: You can submit your application only electronically. The Trust will usually let respond within one month to indicate whether you should submit a full application.

6. The EDF Foundation

Brief Description: The EDF Foundation’s mission is to primarily support the development of targeted and specific programs to help young people find their place in society. The Foundation also supports solidarity initiatives in France and around the world by supporting the actors involved.

Geographical Coverage: Global

Area of Interest: Children, Education, Employment & Labor, Environment, Science, Youth & Adolescents, Energy, Tertiary & Higher Education

Application Procedure: For application information, please visit: http://fondation.edf.com/presentez_un_projet

7. A M Qattan Foundation

Brief Description: The A M Qattan Foundation an independent, not-for-profit developmental institution is working in the culture and education sectors targeting a variety of social groups, particularly children, teachers and young artists.

Geographical Coverage: Lebanon, Palestinian Territories

Area of Interest: Arts & Culture, Children, Education, Social Sciences, Youth & Adolescents, Literature, Performing Arts

Application Procedure: Each funding programme has a different application procedure. For full details click here.

8. Children for Tomorrow

Brief Description: Children for Tomorrow is a non-profit foundation with the aim of supporting children and families who have become victims of war, persecution and organized violence The foundation endeavors to provide support in the process of emotional recovery for children who have experienced various forms of violence

Geographical Coverage: Afghanistan, Congo DR, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria,

Area of Interest: Children, Immigration, Narcotics, Drugs & Crime, Violence Prevention

Application Procedure: Grants are offered seasonally in different issue areas. For further information click here.

9. Sanofi Espoir

Brief Description: The mission of the Fondation Sanofi Espoir is to help in reducing healthcare inequalities, particularly among the world’s most needy communities.

Geographical Coverage: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Colombia, Congo DR, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Guinea, Honduras, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela

Area of Interest: Children, Economic Development, Health, Livelihood, Health care, Reproductive Health & Family Planning

Application Procedure: The Foundation funds only those projects which comply with the objectives of the Foundation. For more information click here.

10. On His Path Foundation

Brief Description: On His Path is a private, non-profit foundation, which was formed in 2009 by John and Jean Mitchell, for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing superior low-cost clubfoot braces for the disabled in developing countries.

Geographical Coverage: Antigua And Barbuda, Guatemala, Haiti, United States,

Area of Interest: Children, Disability

Application Procedure: The Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for the 2014 giving cycle. For more details on the application process please click here.

Guide: How to Identify, Manage and Motivate Fundraisers for Your Organization

Fundraising is one of the most important tasks for an NGO. Donors’ funding will ensure that your planned activities take place and that your organisation can pursue its main long-term goals. As such, to select the right candidates for a fundraising team is of utter importance. The main aim of this short guide is to […]

TheCrowdfundamentals: 11 Steps to Online Fundraising Success

First things first: what exactly is crowdfunding? Ready to take your online fundraising to the next level? Are you working hard to change something in your community and you’re looking for people who can support your work? Perhaps you’ve heard of crowdfunding, but you don’t know where to get started. This guide, created by GlobalGiving, […]

Foreign Embassies that may have Grant Programs for NGOs

Foreign embassies are offices of diplomatic missions set up by foreign countries to carry out various interactions with the host country. These interactions can include handling visa, negotiating with the government, protecting their own trade interests and others.

Out of these embassies, there are diplomatic missions that have an additional job of providing aid to the host country. In most cases, the embassies of rich countries are involved in developing and implementing such programs. These aid programs can be bilateral in nature, which means it usually happens between one state and the other where the rich country government offers to provide a large financial grant to the poor country government for implementing development oriented projects.

But apart from this Government-to-Government aid, many of these rich country embassies also run NGO grant support programs. Although small in size, these grants are still a part of the overall diplomatic missions of several developed countries. They believe that besides the government, the civil society also plays a critical role in bringing about a socio-economic change. A balance of development is a requirement at the grassroots too where NGOs have a maximum reach. Therefore, the support of embassies to such interventions is strategically important for them, as well as for NGOs.

So, which are the embassies that provide funding to NGOs and how can NGOs approach them for supporting their projects. Here, we are giving details of some of these embassies that can be contacted in your own country.

Besides rich country embassies, there may also be embassies of developing countries that have NGO support programs in specific countries mostly because of maintaining good relations or trade interests. For example, embassies of China and India provide unexpected grants to poorest of the poor countries but it is not clear how strategically such grants are developed and whether or not there is a systematic procedure to access these grants. Here we are only focusing upon some rich country embassies that have high potential of funding NGOs.

Many of these embassies also have development cooperation programs that are implemented through bilateral agencies such as the USAID, CIDA, AUSAID, DFID etc. Some of the these embassies provide small grants to NGOs through these bilateral agencies as well.

United States Embassy
Canadian Embassy
Australian Embassy
British High Commission
Other Countries