Grants to Community-Based Organizations

Grants to Community-Based Organizations is sponsored by Global Fund for Children. The Global Fund for Children invites community-based organizations worldwide to partner in improving the lives of children and youth.

For Community-Based Organizations - Global Fund for Children At the core of our model are our partnerships with courageous, dynamic organizations and individuals that are improving the lives of children and youth in the heart of their own communities.

Global Fund for Children’s approach centers on long-term relationships, flexible support, and shared learning—strengthening locally driven efforts through collaboration, capacity development, and connection to a global network of peers. While our partnerships vary by context, they are always grounded in respect, trust, and the leadership of community-based organizations themselves.

Join GFC's Community-Based Organization Directory We invite community-based organizations from around the world to join Global Fund for Children’s directory so we are aware of your organization and can stay in touch. Being part of the directory allows us to share information about relevant opportunities if they arise.

Joining the directory is not an application for funding, but it is a way to remain connected and visible to Global Fund for Children as opportunities evolve. Select and submit from the forms below in your preferred language (English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese).

Directory Entry (English) Directory Entry (English) Entrada de directorio (En español) Entrada de directorio (En español) Entrada de diretório (em português) Entrada de diretório (em português) Entrée de répertoire (En français) Entrée de répertoire (En français) How does GFC scout for Community-Based Partners?

We are committed to selecting partners who align with our values and our mission, and whose work will be enriched by partnering with GFC. We are especially interested in organizations led by people with lived experience, including young people, that aim to change unjust systems and create new opportunities for children, youth and their communities to aspire and thrive.

Grounded in our values, we have decided not to support : Local offices, affiliates, or projects of large INGOs, governments, or intergovernmental organizations Efforts to support or oppose candidates for public office Evangelism or proselytizing, or programs that require adherence to or conversion to religious doctrine Organizations that, in policy or in practice, discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation Groups that conduct or support violent activities or violate criminal law Explore community-led resources in the Knowledge Library What’s in a Name?

How GFC’s Non-Financial Support Transforms Nonprofits What's in a Name? How GFC's Non-Financial Support Transforms Nonprofits At Global Fund for Children (GFC), we know that supporting grassroots organizations goes far beyond writing checks. Our non-financial support includes mentorship, organizational development advice, and yes, helping partners figure out if their name is helping or hindering their mission.

Meet Huong: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Environmental Storytelling Meet Huong: An Environmental Changemaker in Children’s Publishing Thanks to GFC's Spark Fund financial support, knowledge, and network, I successfully founded a social enterprise in children’s publishing on environmental themes and built a creative network of artists dedicated to this cause. Have a question about our eligibility criteria and grant process?

English Please select English Spanish French Portuguese Solidarity in emergencies Grantee Perception Report 2025 For Community-Based Organizations " * " indicates required fields This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Yes, I'd like to receive updates from GFC! I am a community-based organization, past or current partner