Climate Objective
Cross-cutting
Sectors and Themes
Forestry and Other Land Use
Gender
Jobs
Rural Development
Type of Support Provider
Philanthropic
Type of Recipient
Non-profit or civil society organization
Fund Size
17,828,341,000 USD
Co-financing Requirement
No
Trustee or Administrator
Ford Foundation
Contact Information
Countries
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Official Website
Ford Foundation believes in the inherent dignity of all people. But around the world, too many people are excluded from the political, economic, and social institutions that shape their lives.
In addressing this reality, Ford is guided by a vision of social justice—a world in which all individuals, communities, and peoples work toward the protection and full expression of their human rights; are active participants in the decisions that affect them; share equitably in the knowledge, wealth, and resources of society; and are free to achieve their full potential.
Across eight decades, Ford's mission has been to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Support Provider
Ford Foundation
Purpose of Support
Project and program implementation
Funding Type
Grants
Other
Eligibility Criteria
The Ford Foundation believes that justice begins where inequality ends. They support organizations that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with our programmatic work around the world. Every year, the organization awards roughly 1,500 grants to institutions with transformative ideas and scalable solutions with the aim of achieving the greatest impact. They also award a limited number of grants to individuals, primarily through nomination for fellowships, building on a legacy of investing in leaders. While the majority of grants are identified by the foundation, proposals that fit within specified lines of work are also welcome. Each program has its own strategy and comprehensive selection process.
Eligible Countries
Global; Geographic Focus (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Indonesia)