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Amanda Bernal Carlo, One Million Trees to Rescue Water of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Pueblo Bello, Cesar, Colombia
TPP could be the first step in the direction of getting a huge project done. The profile of donors to the TPP is quite inspirational and can help in acknowledging the effort of a group of people who want to make a difference in any part of the world by uniting the...
Marther Lutomia Nangalama, Strengthening the Economic Status of Women, Kenya
These were the first funds I have received, and they have enabled me to see that I can do something and make a difference in other people's lives. I have been able to use my project to reach out to these women if it weren’t for TPP.
Anne Pollack, Crossing Point Arts, New York, USA
TPP continues to be an endless source of inspiration, community, and is a profound example of how to change this world into a more humane and just place. Immense gratitude to TPP family! I feel like I am part of the family for all the goodness and support I continue...
Laure Ferguson, Tutoring for Success, Los Angeles, USA
The seed grant made a tremendous difference to me, my staff, and our work we do in the community. In the past, we had limited educational resources options, which made it a slight challenge to accomplish desired outcome in the time frame allotted. Now, we are able to...
Dejah Powell, Get Them to the Green, Chicago, USA
The grant has inspired and motivated me even more to follow my passion of bringing about social change and teaching young people more about environmental issues that we are all affected by. The support from TPP simply shows that someone else supports this vision that...
Lucky Mwachi, Join the Pipe, Uhuru Park, Nairobi
The TPP grant has helped me gain personal fulfillment by being part of something that has made a difference in the lives of Nairobi residents and the environment. It has also helped me learn how to coordinate a project in a better way.
Madalenas Nepal, The Vagina Monologues 2016 – Workshops and Production, Kathmandu, Nepal
This was the first time we ever applied for a grant, which showed we were successful and could realize many of the activities we aspired to throughout the year. You did not only give us a lot of confidence by partnering with us, but you allowed us to implement a lot...
Jillian Jordan, Great Seed Bomb
The fact I could say that The Great Seed Bomb was a Pollination Project grantee and the boost that gave me to keep going was priceless. I could not have funded event or organized volunteers properly without validation through the Pollination Project grant. This event...
Youth Are Rising in CA
In the midst of today's political turmoil, numerous California youth communities are taking action to generate community health, justice, and resilience. Through our newest program, Youth Rising, we are supporting powerful youth on the ground like the Semillas...
Ask A Donor Panel
The Pollination Project Donors answer common questions from grantees. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.
Renee Gardiner, Growing Change, Fremantle, Australia
The TPP was the first grant I ever received when starting Growing Change. It gave me hope and encouragement for the future of our organisation, and kick started the journey and current success of our social enterprise.
Strategic Visioning
An overview of strategic visioning with Julian Mocine-Mcqueen. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.
Purity Wanjohi, Mazingira Safi Initiative: Community Based Litter Management System, Nairobi, Kenya
The TPP grant was the first grant I had ever applied for and to have it approved for funding showed me that other people do believe in my idea and it was worth working hard for. As a result, I have been applying for grants where I can because I have faith in my work....
Fundraising Basics
Fundraising strategies and tools with Marianne Manilov. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.
Thomas Ponce, Lobby for Animals, New York, New York
When you receive a grant from The Pollination Project you become part of a community, an extended family, and the support they give beyond the monetary award, means more to me than I could ever express. Their continued support is like having your very own personal...
Shelly Dusic, Vandalia-Con, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Getting this grant and the recognition that comes with it, gave credibility to what I thought was once just an impossible dream. Not only did this grant help me to tilt with the windmills, but it allowed me to open doors, of communication, of friendship, of...
Zachary Lager, Access to Water and Community Reforestation Project, Nguineia, Mozambique
Often times the most difficult part of starting or building a project is the getting over the feeling of being powerless to affect change. Apart from the direct financial support that the Pollination Project has given me, the TPP impact grant represented a larger...
David Omondi, Girls for Girls Digital Skills Project, Kisumu, Kenya
TPP is amazing and what really stands out for me is how much you value grantees and see them as collaborators that you can work with at the eye level, without making us feel inferior or incapable. Whether it is the 10 year old Kirsten Chavis or the 63 year old...
Carin Steen Community Mural Chimachoy, Chimachoy, Chimaltenango, Guatemala
The TPP grant was the kick-off for this community mural, the biggest I’ve done so far. Once I was rewarded the grant, there was no way back and I had find the other $1500 necessary to complete the project. The fact that I already had the TPP grant made this easier and...
Lindsey and Nicholas Jarrett, Strings for Uganda, Kajjansi, Uganda
We took a huge leap of faith when we started this program in 2013. A leap that most people only dream about, but take little action in making it a reality. With that leap of faith we have learned that we are not alone. There are people out there, such as you at TPP,...
Sean Russell, Stow it Don’t Throw It, Florida
Your support of this project has been critical to its continued growth over the past year, and my ability to train new student leaders to drive and expand this effort in regions across Florida and the country. The application and reporting process was very well...
Wendy Baker, Garden to Grinds Community Outreach Project, Pahoa, Hawaii
This grant was a vital component in continuing my work with Garden to Grinds in this community. Previously, I had limited success with donated items, operated without a budget, nor had I been awarded any grants. Tired of forging this difficult path on my own, I was at...
Moses Seenarine, Meat Climate Change, Long Beach, California
The granting of this award by The Pollination Project arrived at a most critical time in my life and for my project. As my first ever award, it was instrumental in many ways. First of all, The Pollination Project award gave me the funds and validation I desperately...
Budgeting Basics
Budgeting Basics with Alissa Hauser, The Pollination Project and Precious Stroud of BlackFeamleProject.org.
Seeding Change in Kisumu, Kenya
It is 9 pm in Kenya, my phone rings and it is Franciska on the other end. She is one of the recipients of the 'flow fund' grants that I made through the Pollination Project's East Africa Hub. She asks how I am and proceeds to inform me that she is away for 3 days...
Born Barefoot
The Summer Olympics are in full swing. American swimmers & gymnasts, Jamaican runners, and Irish rowers have all won gold. Eyes will be fixated on Rio until August 21st. The Olympic opening ceremonies were spectacular; could be the best ever. Of all the highlights...














