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Mission Investments is sponsored by Ford Foundation. The Ford Foundation's Mission Investments program aims to improve how capitalism works for people by making grants, program-related investments, and mission-related investments. They support opportunities in the United States and the Global South, including Africa, to grow the impact investing sector and create a more inclusive form of capitalism and a more economically just world.
The program primarily invests in private equity and venture capital firms addressing specific impact themes and supports institutions, networks, and standards that encourage capital markets to work for their mission.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The Ford Foundation primarily identifies its grantees, and each program has its own strategy and selection process. They do not accept unsolicited grant proposals by mail, email, or phone. However, for the Mission Investments program, if an organization, strategy, and proposal fit their criteria, materials may be submitted to miproposals@fordfoundation.org. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Mission Investments is funded by Ford Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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