Chapter 9

Identifying Funds for Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Knowing who can apply for international funds

Bullet Searching the Internet for international grantfunding opportunities

Bullet Tailoring your request based on the location of the grantmaker

This chapter is for you if your organization plans to provide programs or services in a country other than the United States. It helps you determine if you can qualify for international grants, points you to where you can find international funding opportunities, and gives you the inside scoop on how to improve your odds of getting funded.

Warning Read no further if you’re writing grants for a U.S.-based nonprofit organization with no programs or activities in other countries. You shouldn’t approach funders outside the United States, because funding agencies in other countries have specific funding priorities related to programs in their countries of interest.

Acquiring NGO Status

Nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services in an international arena rather than a U.S. arena are considered to be nongovernmental organizations ...

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