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The Alavi Foundation Grants (Islamic Organizations) is a grant from The Alavi Foundation that funds not-for-profit organizations advancing Islamic culture, Persian language, literature, and civilization in the United States.
Operating since 1973, the foundation supports nine program areas including grants to colleges and universities, donations to Persian schools and Islamic organizations, interfaith dialogue, disaster relief, and distribution of Islamic books. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit corporations in good standing under their state of incorporation, able to provide IRS tax-exempt status documentation.
Grants generally do not cover overhead; award amounts are not specified and no deadline is listed.
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Grant Programs - The Alavi Foundation The Alavi Foundation is a private not-for-profit organization devoted to the promotion and support of Islamic culture and Persian language, literature and civilization. Since our inception in 1973, we have been an independent charitable organization based in the United States.
The Alavi Foundation has been promoting projects for over 32 years by financially supporting charitable and philanthropic causes through educational, religious, and cultural programs.
We strive to meet our mission through 9 core program areas: • Grants to Colleges and Universities • Donations to Persian Schools • Donations and Loans to Islamic Organizations • Free Distribution of Islamic Books • Donations for Disaster Relief Funds • Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Pluralism Grant Applicants must: Establish a six-year matching funds program (preferably a tenure track position) Submit quarterly progress reports to Alavi Foundation Fully comply with terms and conditions set by Alavi Foundation in a prepared contract signed by both parties Alavi Foundation grants are renewed on a yearly basis and are dependent on positive progress reports.
Generally, the Foundation's grants do not cover overhead expenses.
To apply, please send your detailed proposal to: Alavi Foundation C/O Colleges & Universities 650 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2406 • Submit a proposal to the Alavi Foundation • Show the significance of the project in advancing the cause of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue To apply, please send your detailed proposal to: C/O Interfaith and Religious Pluralism Project 650 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2406 • Be a not-for-profit corporation organized and in good standing under the laws of the state of incorporation • Provide a copy of permanent tax-exempt status letter from the IRS • Make financial records available upon request • Manage and operate the school in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations • Have a minimum enrollment of 15 students To apply, please complete our grant application PDF and mail it to: 650 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2406 Aid Applicants must: Submit a detailed proposal Prove project is managed by reputable national and/or international organizations To apply for aid please submit your detailed proposal to: To apply for aid please submit your detailed proposal to: 650 Fifth Avenue Suite 2406 Grant Applicants must Submit a proposal to Alavi Foundation and show quality of work and significance to the Islamic and Persian arts.
To apply, please send your detailed proposal to: 650 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2406
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not-for-profit corporations organized and in good standing under the laws of the state of incorporation, providing a copy of permanent tax-exempt status letter from the IRS. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The Alavi Foundation Grants (Islamic Organizations) is funded by The Alavi Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.