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Grants (The International Foundation) is a grant from The International Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working in the Global South to support programs in agriculture, education, environment, and health. The foundation targets impactful work in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia and Pacific regions, with an emphasis on sustainable community development and addressing human needs.
Eligible applicants must be US-based nonprofit organizations committed to programming in select regions of the Global South. The 2026 grant cycle opened April 15 with a Letters of Inquiry deadline of April 29, 2026 (capped at 150 LOIs). Full applications are due June 1, 2026, with award notices expected in August–September 2026.
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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 health. Our 2026 grant cycle will open earlier than in previous years.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the process and timeline below. 2026 Grant Program Important Dates April 8, 2026: Webinar: Introduction to TIF 2026 Grant Program Information Session Slides Eligibility & Application April 15 – April 29, 2026: Eligibility Evaluation Opens. If criteria is met, you are directed to complete the LOI.
Eligibility & Application Portal The Eligibility Evaluation and LOI submission portal will remain open until April 29, 2026 or until 150 Letters of Inquiry have been submitted – whichever occurs first. Please note: Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s grant cycle. The International Foundation is limiting the total number of accepted LOIs to 150 submissions.
Once this limit is reached, the portal will automatically close, even if the April 29 deadline has not yet been reached. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit early. April 29, 2026: Eligibility/LOI Submission Deadline provided the 150 submissions limit has not been reached.
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 hosted a virtual information session on April 8th to review the 2026 grant program, eligibility requirements, and application process.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the session slides. Information Session Slides Step 2: Eligibility Evaluation The Eligibility Evaluation portal opens April 15, 2026 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).
The Eligibility Evaluation and LOI submission will remain open until April 29, 2026, or until 150 LOIs have been submitted, whichever occurs first. Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s grant cycle, we are limiting the number of LOIs accepted to 150 submissions.
Eligibility & Application Portal 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. Organization will be notified on or before May 7, 2026, if they will advance to the full application stage.
Organizations invited to continue in the process will receive access to the Grant Application Portal, which opens: The portal will close: June 8, 2026 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.
Grant Terms and Reporting Funded projects will follow the reporting schedule below: June 2027: Midterm report due December 31, 2027: Grant term concludes January 31, 2028: Final report due 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 health. Our 2026 grant cycle will open earlier than in previous years. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the process and timeline below.
2026 Grant Program Important Dates April 8, 2026: Webinar: Introduction to TIF 2026 Grant Program Information Session Slides Eligibility & Application April 15 – April 29, 2026: Eligibility Evaluation Opens. If criteria is met, you are directed to complete the LOI.
Eligibility & Application Portal The Eligibility Evaluation and LOI submission portal will remain open until April 29, 2026 or until 150 Letters of Inquiry have been submitted – whichever occurs first. Please note: Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s grant cycle. The International Foundation is limiting the total number of accepted LOIs to 150 submissions.
Once this limit is reached, the portal will automatically close, even if the April 29 deadline has not yet been reached. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit early. April 29, 2026: Eligibility/LOI Submission Deadline provided the 150 submissions limit has not been reached.
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 hosted a virtual information session on April 8th to review the 2026 grant program, eligibility requirements, and application process.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review the session slides. Information Session Slides Step 2: Eligibility Evaluation The Eligibility Evaluation portal opens April 15, 2026 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).
The Eligibility Evaluation and LOI submission will remain open until April 29, 2026, or until 150 LOIs have been submitted, whichever occurs first. Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s grant cycle, we are limiting the number of LOIs accepted to 150 submissions.
Eligibility & Application Portal 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. Organization will be notified on or before May 7, 2026, if they will advance to the full application stage.
Organizations invited to continue in the process will receive access to the Grant Application Portal, which opens: The portal will close: June 8, 2026 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.
Grant Terms and Reporting Funded projects will follow the reporting schedule below: June 2027: Midterm report due December 31, 2027: Grant term concludes January 31, 2028: Final report due 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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: US-based non-profit organizations committed to addressing human needs and fostering sustainable opportunities in select regions across Latin America & the Caribbean, Africa, and South & Southeast Asia and Pacific. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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