We fund people who turn ideas into change
Seed funding for grassroots leaders on the frontline Apply For FundingDonateWhat We Do
Meeting people
when they are
ready to begin
Many powerful ideas never move forward — not because they lack care or vision, but because early financial support is hard to find. The Pollination Project Foundation exists to meet people at that moment. We provide small, trust-based seed grants to grassroots leaders on the front lines, who are often unseen by most of philanthropy. Our funding is flexible, our process is accessible, and our focus is on ideas rooted in community and lived experience.
At TPP, we believe in people, so we invest in people.
Small, trust-based seed grants
Flexible early-stage funding with a simple, accessible application process.
Community-rooted ideas
We prioritize solutions shaped by lived experience and local knowledge.
Individuals + grassroots groups
Backing leaders on the front lines who are often unseen by traditional philanthropy.
Our Impact
Numbers that represent
real people
Changemakers Funded
Countries
Total investment in grants
Since 2013, we have supported thousands of changemakers across dozens of countries. Our grants help people launch projects, respond to urgent needs, and build momentum where it matters most.
Stories From The Field
What becomes possible when people receive trust at the beginning
A Bike Repair Stand Along the Pamir Highway
A TPP seed grant for a women-run bike repair station on the Pamir Highway, keeping cyclists safe and empowering local women through tourism.
A Seed Grant Grows Humane Education
A seed grant helped one nonprofit turn a rescued cat’s story into a free humane education library reaching children worldwide.
A Sanctuary for Young Readers
Seed grant fuels Reader’s Sanctuary in Pune, India, bringing storytelling and books to 200+ children in underserved communities.