The International Foundation Grant

The International Foundation Grant Program is a private philanthropic funding initiative designed to support nonprofit organizations implementing sustainable and measurable development programs across the Global South. The program specifically supports projects in agriculture, education, environment, and health, with a geographic focus on Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The International Foundation states that its grantmaking reflects a commitment to supporting U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that prioritize sustainability and measurable impact outcomes. The foundation awards grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 and limits organizations to one proposal submission per grant cycle or calendar year. The application process is structured as a multi-step competitive review process that begins with an online eligibility evaluation. Organizations seeking funding must first complete a brief eligibility screening form to determine whether they meet the foundation's requirements. Eligible organizations are then directed to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Due to high demand in prior cycles, the foundation limits accepted LOI submissions to 150 organizations per cycle. The LOI is submitted in a question-and-answer format and requests information about the applicant organization, the proposed project, and the intended use of grant funds. All LOIs are reviewed for alignment with the foundation's geographic priorities and programmatic funding areas before organizations may advance further in the process. Organizations selected to continue are invited to submit a full proposal through the Grant Application Portal. The full application requires detailed information regarding the proposed program, anticipated outcomes and impact, organizational capacity, financial documentation, and other supporting organizational materials. The foundation indicates that proposals are reviewed by its Grants Committee and require final approval by the Board of Directors before awards are issued. The review process is intended to assess organizational readiness, alignment with funding priorities, sustainability, and measurable impact potential. The foundation also notes that organizations previously funded by the program must have formally closed prior grants, including submission of all required reports and financial summaries, before they may apply again. For the 2026 grant cycle, the foundation hosted an informational webinar on April 8, 2026 introducing the grant program, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. Advancement notices for organizations moving beyond the LOI stage were scheduled to be issued on or before May 7, 2026. The Grant Application Portal opened on May 8, 2026, and the formal application submission deadline was June 1, 2026. Award notifications are expected between August and September 2026, with grant awards issued between September and October 2026. The grant term extends through December 31, 2027. Mid-term reports are due in June 2027, and final year-end reports are due by January 31, 2028. Although the published deadline for the 2026 cycle is June 1, 2026, the foundation explicitly states that the application portal has already closed because submission capacity for the cycle has been reached. The organization further notes that information regarding the 2027 grant cycle will become available in the new year, indicating that the opportunity is recurring on an annual basis. Applicants interested in future funding rounds are encouraged to monitor future announcements and participate in future information sessions when available. The program does not describe a matching requirement or cost-share obligation for applicants, and no total program funding amount or anticipated number of awards is disclosed in the provided materials. Eligible applicants are specifically identified as U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The funding opportunity supports international implementation projects rather than domestic-only activities, with funded work expected to occur within eligible regions of the Global South. The materials emphasize sustainability, measurable outcomes, organizational readiness, and alignment with the foundation's stated programmatic priorities. The foundation does not provide a named individual contact person, but applicants may contact the Grants Administrator at info@intlfoundation.org for additional information or questions regarding the application process and eligibility requirements.

Emphasize sustainability, measurable outcomes, organizational capacity, and strong alignment with the foundation's geographic and programmatic priorities. Ensure prior grants and reporting obligations are fully closed before reapplying.