Deadline: 31 August 2015
Proposals are invited from eligible non profit organizations in mentioned countries for the Monsanto International Fund 2015. The fund is committed to improve lives in farming communities around the world – as well as supporting the communities in which Monsanto employees live and work.
Grant Size & Duration
The smallest grant we will consider is US $25,000. Request can be made for maximum 3 years but single year request are encouraged.
Areas of Interest
The Monsanto Fund accepts grant proposals for programs outside of the U.S. in the following areas:
- Providing basic education support designed to improve education in farming communities around the world, including supporting schools, libraries, science centers, farmer training programs and academic programs that enrich or supplement school programs
- Meeting critical needs in communities by supporting nonprofit organizations that help with things such as food security, sanitation, access to clean water, public safety and various other local needs
Eligible Region/Countries
- Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
- Asia: China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
- Europe & The Middle East: Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
- North America: Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico
- South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Paraguay, Venezuela, Uruguay
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible organizations include public charities incorporated in the U.S. and working in a foreign country, indigenous public charities, units of government, private schools primarily serving an economically disadvantaged population, and private hospitals primarily serving an economically disadvantaged population.
- Grant seekers applying for grants during the second cycle should have a project start date no earlier than December 1.
- Applicant must be operating for a minimum of two years to be considered for funding.
- Applicants must qualify as tax exempt public charities or its equivalent and provide proof of tax-exempt status as outlined by IRS rules.
- The proposal must include past experience on implementing similar kinds of projects.
How to Apply
Application Process will open from 1st July 2015. Applicants can apply online filling the form available on the website.
For more information, please visit Monsanto fund 2015.
