It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the CSO sector for society, which is why there are many foundations and donors that finance public organizations and help them develop. We have listed the most relevant grants for NGO in 2024, for various areas of the public sector.
Grants for NGO from the Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
It is an independent global non-profit organization that invests in social innovation that aims to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in developing countries. GIF supports innovation with the potential for social impact, whether it’s new technologies, business models, policy practices, technology or behavioral ideas.
There are three steps to applying for a grant from GIF:
- Register and submit a brief business plan or project proposal explaining how your organization will impact society.
- Submit a complete application with a detailed description of your mission, its potential, risks, budget and implementation plan.
- Enter into a grant agreement with GIF that defines the terms of funding, expected results and reporting.
Grants for NGO from NEFCO (Nordic Environmental Finance Corporation)
It is an international financial organization that was founded in 1990 by the governments of the countries of Northern Europe: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The goal of NEFCO is to create and improve the ecology of the planet.
NEFCO provides grants for various programs and projects that promote energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental goals.NEFCO’s portfolio of projects in Ukraine includes more than 150 projects, of which 80 relate to the municipal sphere.
Google Ad Grants program
The search giant Google provides a grant of $10,000/month for advertising on its search engine. All you need is a website and official non-profit status. After connecting the grant, $10,000 will be credited to your Google Ads account every month. The grant is valid indefinitely, that is, funding will not stop as long as your site meets Google’s requirements.
Grants for NGO from the Visegrad Fund
The Visegrad Fund is an international organization that supports the cooperation of the countries of Central Europe: Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Visegrad Fund provides grants, scholarships and other forms of financing for projects that contribute to regional development, human rights, education, culture, science, innovation and other areas.
The Visegrad Fund also organizes various events, conferences, seminars and exhibitions that popularize the ideas and achievements of regional cooperation.
Grants for NGO from the Global Fund for Women
It is one of the world’s leading foundations that supports initiatives for gender equality. This foundation advocates for the rights of women and girls by providing grants to organizations working in the fields of human rights, education, culture, health care and others.
The Global Fund for Women has a special program to support women’s funds — organizations that collect and distribute resources for women’s initiatives in their regions. During its history, the Global Fund for Women has provided grants for the creation and strengthening of 35 women’s foundations in 27 countries, including Ukraine.
Grants for NGO “Big Idea”
This is a program that supports social innovations in Ukraine. This program helps the authors of public projects to raise funds for their implementation using crowdfunding. The “Big Idea” grant offers two types of support:
Co-financing is when the program adds from 10% to 50% to the collected amount, depending on the topic and social significance of the project.
Mentoring is when a program provides advice, training and other assistance to project authors so that they can effectively present their idea, attract an audience and implement their plan.
“Join” program
This is a program that supports public activism and democratic reforms in Ukraine. The program is financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Pact international organization.
The “Join” program has four main areas of activity:
- Increasing the level of civic education and citizens’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities.Facilitating the building of effective national, regional and local coalitions and initiatives to promote democratic reforms.
- Increasing the organizational capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) at the national, regional and local levels.
- Development of local potential to ensure long-term public involvement in democratic processes.
Grants for the NGO “Polska Pomoc”
This is a program that supports the development and democratization of developing countries, including Ukraine. This program is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland and implemented by various partners such as government institutions, non-profit organizations, scientific institutions, local authorities and others.
The Polska pomoc program has two main areas of activity:
- Multilateral aid is when Poland cooperates with international organizations, such as the UN, EU, OSCE, NATO, and the World Bank, to provide assistance to countries in need of support in various fields.
- Bilateral aid is when Poland cooperates directly with individual countries to provide aid according to certain priorities that are determined jointly.
In Ukraine, the Polska pomoc program supports various projects that contribute to the development of democracy, human rights, decentralization, energy efficiency, education, culture, health care, agriculture, etc.
Begin by entering your first and last name to establish your identity. The next crucial step is providing your email address; remember, it must be a business, branded, or corporate email, as generic email addresses are not accepted. This is to ensure a professional level of communication and to filter out non-serious inquiries.
You are also required to include your website’s URL. This is vital as it gives context and allows for a preliminary assessment of your online presence, which is integral to the audit process. Furthermore, you must clarify your status regarding NGO registration or your interest in Google Ad Grants. This information is essential for tailoring the audit to your specific needs and circumstances.
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