Grants for International-Focused Organizations

Grants for International-Focused Organizations is sponsored by Various Foundations. Foundations supporting international and foreign affairs organizations, with a total of $1. 7 billion in grants awarded to 4,988 organizations in the most recent fiscal year.

Grant Application Process | The International Foundation Grant Application Process Grant Application Process The International Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working in the Global South to support impactful programs in agriculture, education, environment, and Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the process below.

2026 Grant Program Update April 8, 2026: Webinar: Introduction to TIF 2026 Grant Program Information Session Slides Eligibility & Application Thank you for your interest in our grant program. We have reached our submission capacity for this grant cycle, and the portal is now closed. Information about the 2027 grant cycle will be available in the new year.

May 7, 2026: Advancement notices will be issued on or before this date.

May 8, 2026: Grant Application Portal Opens June 1, 2026: Application Submission Deadline August-September: Award Notices Issued September-October: Grant Awards issued June 2027: Mid-term reports due December 31, 2027: Grant Term Concludes January 31, 2028: Year End Reports Submissions Deadline Step 1: Grant Information Session We host a virtual information session in advance of every grant program period toreview focus areas, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the session slides. Information Session Slides Step 2: Eligibility Evaluation Organizations seeking funding must first complete a brief online eligibility evaluation, If your organization meets the eligibility requirements, you will be directed to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).

Due to the overwhelming response to past grant cycles, we limit the number of LOIs accepted to 150 submissions. Step 3: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Eligible organizations will submit a short LOI in a brief Q&A format describing: All LOIs are reviewed for alignment with The International Foundation’s geographic and programmatic priorities. Organizations invited to continue in the process will receive access to the Grant Application Portal.

The full application requires more detailed information regarding the proposed program, anticipated impact, organizational capacity, and financial documentation. Step 5: Review and Award Decisions All completed applications are reviewed by The International Foundation’s Grants Committee and require final approval by the Board of Directors. Please note: Only one proposal per organization may be submitted per grant cycle.

Organizations that previously received funding from The International Foundation must have fully closed their prior grant, including submission of all required reports before applying again. ‍ Please contact our Grants Administrator at info@intlfoundation. org .

The International Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working in the Global South to support impactful programs in agriculture, education, environment, and Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the process below.

2026 Grant Program Update April 8, 2026: Webinar: Introduction to TIF 2026 Grant Program Information Session Slides Eligibility & Application Thank you for your interest in our grant program. We have reached our submission capacity for this grant cycle, and the portal is now closed. Information about the 2027 grant cycle will be available in the new year.

May 7, 2026: Advancement notices will be issued on or before this date.

May 8, 2026: Grant Application Portal Opens June 1, 2026: Application Submission Deadline August-September: Award Notices Issued September-October: Grant Awards issued June 2027: Mid-term reports due December 31, 2027: Grant Term Concludes January 31, 2028: Year End Reports Submissions Deadline Step 1: Grant Information Session We host a virtual information session in advance of every grant program period toreview focus areas, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the session slides. Information Session Slides Step 2: Eligibility Evaluation Organizations seeking funding must first complete a brief online eligibility evaluation, If your organization meets the eligibility requirements, you will be directed to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).

Due to the overwhelming response to past grant cycles, we limit the number of LOIs accepted to 150 submissions. Step 3: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Eligible organizations will submit a short LOI in a brief Q&A format describing: All LOIs are reviewed for alignment with The International Foundation’s geographic and programmatic priorities. Organizations invited to continue in the process will receive access to the Grant Application Portal.

The full application requires more detailed information regarding the proposed program, anticipated impact, organizational capacity, and financial documentation. Step 5: Review and Award Decisions All completed applications are reviewed by The International Foundation’s Grants Committee and require final approval by the Board of Directors. Please note: Only one proposal per organization may be submitted per grant cycle.

Organizations that previously received funding from The International Foundation must have fully closed their prior grant, including submission of all required reports before applying again. ‍ Please contact our Grants Administrator at info@intlfoundation. org .

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