Equality & Democracy Grants
Ford Foundation Global
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Funding amount
US$200,000 to US$3,000,000
Next cycle
By invitation and strategic partnerships
Region
Global
Funder type
Foundation
For
Nonprofits & charities
Eligible organizations
501(c)(3) nonprofit, NGO, advocacy organization
Sectors
Community Services, Indigenous Communities, Youth & Families, Housing & Homelessness
About this program
One of the world's largest private foundations funding social justice. Supports organizations challenging inequality at its roots — including racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, internet freedom, workers' rights, and migration and migrant rights globally.
What this program funds
The Ford Foundation administers the Equality & Democracy Grants program to support organizations working on social justice issues globally. The program funds nonprofits, NGOs, and advocacy organizations that address inequality in areas including racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, internet freedom, workers' rights, and migration and migrant rights. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or equivalent organizations working in community services, Indigenous communities, youth and families, or housing and homelessness sectors.
Grants range from 200,000 to 3,000,000 USD. The program operates through invitation and strategic partnerships rather than a standard open application process with a published deadline.
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