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Program concluded in 2013; no application deadline exists.
International Program Grants is sponsored by Ford Foundation. The Ford Foundation funds organizations worldwide working to address inequality and advance social justice, focusing on systemic change in areas including democracy and civic engagement, economic justice, gender justice, racial and ethnic equity, technology and society, and local creative ecosystems.
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International Fellowships Program - Ford Foundation | Investing in individuals International Fellowships Program Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images The Ford Foundation’s pioneering, decade-long International Fellowships Program (IFP) supported advanced studies for social change leaders from the world’s most vulnerable populations.
The program was established in 2001 with an initial grant of $280 million—the largest single grant in the foundation’s history. By 2013, more than 4,300 fellows from 22 countries—spanning Asia, Africa, Latin America, Russia, and the Middle East—completed graduate or postgraduate degree programs.
Supporting a generation of social change leaders By promoting greater equity in higher education within developing countries, IFP set a precedent in higher education scholarship programs. As envisioned, the vast majority of alumni returned to their home countries and dedicated themselves to improving conditions in their communities.
They have gone on to make their mark in countries around the world—holding public office, heading international and government agencies, building civil society organizations, and mobilizing grassroots campaigns to defend the rights of all people. Because of these extraordinary alumni, IFP’s impact has continued, enduring far beyond the program’s conclusion in 2013.
The IFP Alumni Tracking Study , supported by the foundation, is designed to assess the impacts of the program. Launched in 2013, this 10-year research project will explore the accomplishments of IFP alumni and analyze the impact they’ve had on their communities. It offers a rare opportunity to explore how higher education, and IFP specifically, affects the lives of IFP fellows as well as the countries in which they live and work.
Additionally, the Columbia University Libraries holds extensive documentation on the planning and administration of the program, as well as the selection, placement, and monitoring of the Fellows. A selection of digital records—including publications, the IFP media library, and archived websites—are available online via the Ford IFP Archive website .
The archive provides researchers and practitioners with an in-depth look into the links between access to higher education, international development, and social change.
Scholarships are important tools for combating inequality Donor Resource Guide: Funding Futures – Scholarships as Agents of Social Change A brief history of Ford Foundation’s support for scholarships and fellowships Rethinking scholarships as a force for social justice Video duration: 2 minutes and 29 seconds Celebrating the International Fellowships Program Ford Foundation announces 10-year $100M commitment to build on legacy of Ford Fellows program
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations globally that align with Ford Foundation program areas and have been invited to submit proposals. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Humanity AI is sponsored by Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Omidyar Network, Mellon Foundation, Mozilla Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Kapor Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment (pooled fund distributed by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors). This initiative, launched by ten major foundations, focuses on responsible AI funding across five priority areas, including education. It specifically funds advocacy and policy work related to AI ethics, fairness, and governance, making it highly relevant for AI ethics education nonprofits.
Dance Advancement Fund is sponsored by Dance/NYC (with support from Howard Gilman Foundation and Ford Foundation). The Dance Advancement Fund addresses the inequitable distribution of resources in the dance field and aims to advance its resilience and thriving. It provides general operating support grants to dance makers in the metropolitan New York City area.
Internet Freedom Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). DRL announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom. The goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs.
The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.
The Ford Foundation committed $60M in democracy grants within 100 days of new leadership. What it means for nonprofits working on civic engagement, voting rights, and election integrity.
Read articleUnder new president Heather Gerken, Ford Foundation is routing $60M through Republican and Democratic election lawyers, veteran poll workers, and nonpartisan civic groups. The strategy reveals a new model for democracy grantmaking.
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