Equality & Democracy Grants
Ford Foundation Global
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.
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