Quick Summary
Name: Grameen Foundation USA Status: Active Grant Maker (Operating Foundation)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Information not publicly available |
| Grant Range | Information not publicly available |
| Average Grant | Information not publicly available |
| Application Method | No Public Process |
Contact Details
- Website: https://grameenfoundation.org/
- Location: Washington, DC
- EIN: 73-1502797
Geographic Focus
Grameen Foundation operates globally with a focus on:
- Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana, Eswatini)
- Asia (India, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste)
- Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras, Peru)
- Middle East
The organization works in 22+ countries supporting 52 local microfinance institutions.
Funding Priorities
- Microfinance institution support and capacity building
- Women's economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
- Digital financial inclusion and mobile money services
- Smallholder farmer support and agricultural development
- Technology solutions for poverty alleviation
- Financial services access for refugees and marginalized communities
- Youth empowerment programs
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions is not publicly available. As an operating foundation focused on microfinance and poverty alleviation, they primarily support organizations aligned with their mission.
Application Method
No public application process. Grameen Foundation operates primarily as an operating foundation that:
- Implements programs directly in partnership with local organizations
- Provides grants, technical assistance, and funding to selected microfinance institution partners
- Works through established partnerships and strategic initiatives
- Offers technical assistance and small grants to facilitate linkages between microfinance organizations and women's empowerment organizations
Organizations interested in partnership should contact Grameen Foundation directly through their website.
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