Proposals can be submitted throughout the year
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) invites proposals for its grant program. The IAF funds the self-help efforts of grassroots groups in Latin America and the Caribbean to improve living conditions of the disadvantaged and the excluded, enhance their capacity for decision-making and self-governance, and develop partnerships with the public sector, business and civil society. The IAF does not identify problems or suggest projects; instead it responds to initiatives presented. Projects are selected for funding on their merits rather than by sector.
Focus Countries
The IAF only supports projects in independent countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Note: Funding in the Caribbean is currently restricted to Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Grant Size
Any grant requested must be between US$25,000 and US$400,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The IAF looks for the following in a project it funds
- innovative solutions to development problems;
- creative use of the community’s resources;
- diverse array of community voices in project development and execution;
- substantial beneficiary engagement in:
- the identification of the problem addressed,
- the approach chosen to solve it,
- partnerships with local government, the business community and other civil society organizations;
- counterpart contributions from the proponent, the beneficiaries and other sources;
- evidence of beneficiaries’ enhanced capacity for self-governance.
- The following are INELIGIBLE for IAF grants:
- proposals presented or directed by government entities;
- proposals from individuals;
- proposals presented or directed by entities outside the country in which the project is located;
- pure research; welfare projects of any kind, charitable institutions.
How to Apply
Applications can be sent via e-mail in Spanish, Portuguese, English, French or Haitian Mailed applications should be sent directly to the Inter-American Foundation, Program Office. E-mailed applications must include the country of submission on the subject line. Application format can be downloaded from the website which comprises of-
- Part 1: Cover Sheet. This must be completed with the requested information.
- Part 2: Narrative. Responses to the questions cannot exceed 10 pages double-spaced in 12-point type.
- Part 3: Budget. Follow the model.
Note: The IAF will not accept applications submitted by fax.
For more information, please visit Inter-America call.
