Quick Summary
Name: Global Fund For Children Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $11+ million (FY 2024) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $20,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000-$15,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling (Letter of Inquiry) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://globalfundforchildren.org/
- Phone: 202-331-9003
- Address: 1411 K St NW Ste 1200, Washington, DC 20005
Geographic Focus
Global - operates in 43+ countries across four main regions:
- Africa (Kenya, Uganda, West Africa)
- Americas (Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, United States)
- Asia (India, Thailand, South Asia)
- Europe and Eurasia (Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Moldova, United Kingdom)
Funding Priorities
- Education: Learning opportunities and education access for marginalized children
- Health: Mental health, psychosocial support, and physical health services
- Protection: Safety from violence, exploitation, and child trafficking
- Economic Opportunity: Youth employment and enterprise programs
- Creative Enrichment: Arts and creative programming
- LGBTQIA+ Youth: Support for gender-diverse and LGBTQIA+ young people
- Children with Disabilities: Inclusive programming and services
- Climate Justice: Environmental programming for youth
- Girls' Empowerment: Education and leadership for girls
- Refugee and Migrant Children: Support for displaced youth
What They Don't Fund
- Start-up funding for new organizations
- Organizations with budgets exceeding $200,000 (with rare exceptions)
- Organizations engaged exclusively in advocacy or research (without direct service)
- Organizations involved in or supporting violent activities or criminal behavior
- Organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation
Application Method
Rolling letter of inquiry process:
- Organizations submit a preliminary letter of inquiry at any time during the year
- GFC reviews for basic eligibility and fit with selection criteria
- If aligned with priorities, organizations are invited to submit a full proposal
- Final funding decisions made twice yearly (June and December)
- Partnership typically spans 3-6 years with annual grants
GFC prioritizes building relationships with grassroots organizations (typically with budgets of $25,000-$75,000) and provides flexible, multi-year general operating support.
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