HOW WE MAKE GRANTS
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The Foundation supports organisations that:
Share our values and are aligned with our objectives.
Have strong track records in implementation.
Demonstrate clear purpose and strategy linked to a specific constituency/target group.
Actively seek to become more effective, accountable and sustainable.
Actively seek to transform and grow their organisation, and the ecosystem in which they operate, including the professional development of their staff.
Adopt innovative approaches to programming.
Address systemic weaknesses in our thematic areas.
Are committed to transparency, active partnership, and sharing learning and insight.
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The Foundation offers funding through two grant-making programmes. For organisations to qualify for funding, they must be focused on the themes relevant to that specific programme:
Themes for 2022 applications:
Strengthening governance
Promoting active citizenship
Development of independent, high-quality media
Feminism & Gender
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Themes for 2022 applications:
IT skills development
Developing new learning solutions
Promoting and supporting entrepreneurship
Knowledge Production and Influencing
We offer funding for
knowledge production
through our programmatic work with our network of partners at the local level, as well as through our ongoing relationships with highly respected academic institutions and think tanks at the regional and global level, such as
The Asfari Institute at The American University of Beirut, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Chatham House, and the Atlantic Council.
We make knowledge production, research, learning, and knowledge exchange a cross-cutting element of our work, and translate this into action by connecting relevant organisations, academics, policymakers, and activists, through convenings, events, and building coalitions to create change for communities across the region.
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The Foundation invites applications for funding primarily through a yearly ‘Open Call’. The Foundation may also make other specific opportunities available throughout the year depending on the current strategic priorities and needs assessment for the Foundation’s regions of focus.
Eligibility and application criteria vary from year to year, and the exact amount and duration of funding is specific to each programme. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels so you do not miss any announcements.
Applications are made online through the Foundation’s website, and usually follow a 2 stage process for our larger grants (i.e. Stage 1: Concept Note, Stage 2: Proposal).
