Global Fund for Community Foundations
Global Fund for Community Foundations
Johannesburg-headquartered global network supporting community philanthropy organizations — funds that themselves regrant to grassroots groups.
GFCF at a glance
| Full name | Global Fund for Community Foundations |
|---|---|
| Address | South Africa |
| Programmes | 1 standing programme · 1 open call right now |
| Official website | globalfundcommunityfoundations.org |
Programs by Global Fund for Community Foundations
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Global Fund for Community Foundations, separate from the funding calls above.
Small Grants for Community Philanthropy
Grant schemeProvides small grants aimed at stimulating and supporting the development of community philanthropy organizations around the world.
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
Grant eligibility includes being a community philanthropy organization, community foundation, women’s fund, environmental fund, national public foundation, grassroots grantmaker, or any other organization that identifies with community philanthropy. Applicants must be interested in shifting power closer to communities, valuing local assets, piloting new approaches, and fostering a local culture of giving. Organizations should serve a particular community, use grantmaking as a development strategy, and seek to build trust and networks. The geographical focus is Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, or Latin America and the Caribbean, with priority given to countries where access to other funding opportunities is limited. Applications from disadvantaged communities in the Global North are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the GFCF’s own funding restrictions.
About Global Fund for Community Foundations
The Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) is an organization that works globally to build community philanthropy as an essential element of people-led development. It partners with organizations around the world that are building community philanthropy, supporting their efforts with small grants and advice. The GFCF uses grantmaking, data collection, convenings, and research to advance the evidence base for community philanthropy. It also provides advice and information to donors and other development organizations interested in community philanthropy as a strategy. Most grants are aimed at strengthening individual organizations as trusted and effective grassroots grantmakers. The GFCF supports community philanthropy organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean, prioritizing countries where access to other funding opportunities is limited.
Frequently asked questions about Global Fund for Community Foundations
What is the full form of GFCF?
GFCF stands for Global Fund for Community Foundations.
What does Global Fund for Community Foundations do?
The Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) is an organization that works globally to build community philanthropy as an essential element of people-led development. It partners with organizations around the world that are building community philanthropy, supporting their efforts with small grants and advice.
Where is Global Fund for Community Foundations located?
Global Fund for Community Foundations is based in South Africa.
What programs does Global Fund for Community Foundations run?
Global Fund for Community Foundations currently has 1 open programme: GFCF Fund.
How do I apply to Global Fund for Community Foundations?
Applications run through each programme's own call. Global Fund for Community Foundations lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://globalfundcommunityfoundations.org.
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