Empowering Visionary Changemakers with Seed Funding for Global Transformation.
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6,500+
Changemakers
Funded
120
Countries
Impacted
Seeding a community
of #changemakers
The Pollination Project Foundation empowers passionate volunteers across the globe by providing the critical funding they need to uplift their communities, cultures and countries. Recognizing the untapped potential of frontline changemakers, we bridge the gap in resources with grants up to $500. These small yet powerful investments have shown us that even modest support can ignite significant impact. Our dedicated team of 75 grant advisors and 5 country coordinators, all experts in their fields, guide our funding decisions to ensure every dollar fuels meaningful change.
Beyond financial support, The Pollination Project Foundation assists grantees in taking their initial steps towards fundraising and offers first belief in their mission. Additionally, we offer capacity-building workshops, mindfulness retreats to prevent burnout, and resource navigation to ensure that our grantees’ work achieves tangible goals. For farm animal advocates, we are able to offer large initial capital and follow on funding of up to $10,000.
At TPP, we believe in people, so we invest in people.
The impact
of a seed grant
Heritage Foluwakemi Sanmi-Lawal – Her Dream Initiative
Location: NIGERIA
With a Pollination Project seed grant, Her Dream Initiative delivered gender-based violence prevention education that equips girls with clear guidance on consent, boundaries, and how to report abuse. Across nine schools, 1,175 girls took part, building the confidence to seek help, use reporting pathways, and access survivor support when it matters most.
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The stories behind the grants
Her Voice, Her Safety – GBV Prevention
A Pollination Project seed grant helped Her Dream Initiative reach 1,175 girls in nine schools with GBV prevention and consent education—boosting awareness, reporting confidence, and survivor support resources.
A Lifeline Behind the Walls – Assistance to Immigrants in Detention
Indiana AID supports immigrants held under ICE in the Clay County jail, a county facility used for immigration detention. Volunteers connect with detained individuals listening closely, sharing what information they can, and helping people navigate a system designed to isolate.
Painted Pride: A Deaf Leader’s Inclusive Art Workshop
Inclusive art in Riau, Indonesia: TPP’s seed grant helped Habibi Ramadhan lead a tote bag painting workshop for 20 children with special needs—building confidence, creativity, and disability inclusion through grassroots philanthropy.
“We’re very grateful for the Pollination Project’s support. This organization was the first (outside of our first supporters) to believe in our mission.
As a result of this grant, we have gained credibility in the refugee community and will be able to continue to grow and work towards achieving our mission.”
Linnie Pawlek, Financial Literacy For Refugees
Colorado, USA
Profiles in Compassion: The Story of Black Girls Dive
Find out how a small grant helped launch a an eco-step, ocean-science-based STEM program that supports girls as young as nine, following them through when they go to college. The Pollination Project makes small startup grants every single day of the year- all over the world.
A look behind the scenes
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