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Seeding a community
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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 typically under $1,000. 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

Meroline Itambi Ambu Asaah: Eco Spot Project

Location: CAMEROON

In an era where environmental challenges loom large, grassroots initiatives led by passionate changemakers offer hope for a sustainable future. Among these visionaries stands Meroline Itambi Ambu Asaah, whose Eco Spot Project in Cameroon is revolutionizing environmental education in urban schools. Through The Pollination Project’s support, she’s transformed two schools with over 2,000 students each, growing her Eco Club to more than 528 environmental ambassadors. Her story demonstrates how targeted grant funding can catalyze lasting environmental change, starting in the classroom.

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The stories behind the grants

“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

#helpthehelpers

"The classroom innovation rekindled our hope." 🌟
These words from a rural Nigerian teacher tell a story of transformation. When visionary educator Iboro Edet dreamed of bridging the digital divide in Akwa Ibom State, we said yes with a seed grant.

The result? 130+ students who`d never touched a computer are now digital pioneers. 4 computers, 1 router, and countless smiles later, an entire community is learning, growing, and dreaming bigger. 💫

This giving season, you can help write the next chapter of hope. While our operating costs are covered, your donation creates more stories like Iboro`s.

Link in bio to nurture more grassroots changemakers! 🌱

#BeAPollinator
#HeartInAction #PollinationProject #DigitalEducation #NigerianEducation #SocialImpact #GivingTuesday #Education #GlobalChange #CommunityImpact #SeedGrants
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🌍 At The Pollination Project, our global community of changemakers speaks many languages, but gratitude is universal. Share how you say "thank you" in your language and join us in spreading gratitude across borders.
#GlobalCommunity #Gratitude #Changemakers #ThePollinationProject
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In the past two years, our collective efforts have sparked a global wave of change that touches nearly 12 million lives worldwide. Through strategic funding, we`ve empowered transformative projects that have mobilized an incredible 379,114 volunteer hours – equivalent to over 43 years of continuous, dedicated service to communities in need.

The Pollination Project relies on charitable contributions to fund its grants.

This Giving Season, join us in seeding a global movement of grassroots change. When we invest in passionate local leaders, small acts of generosity blossom into lasting impact. Every dollar you give takes root in communities, growing into sustainable solutions that touch countless lives.

🌎 Visit our website [link in bio]
https://thepollinationproject.org/donate/

#beapollinator
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Change doesn`t wait for permission. It starts with ordinary people taking extraordinary action. This Giving Tuesday, join The Pollination Project in seeding a global movement of grassroots change.

https://thepollinationproject.org/donate/

Every dollar you give takes root in communities, growing into sustainable solutions that touch countless lives. Be a pollinator of change—your support today plants seeds of hope that will flourish for generations to come.

Visit https://thepollinationproject.org/donate/ 🙏🏽

#givingtuesday #donate #supportchange #seedthechange #beapollinator #volunteer
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Real impact happens when we listen and trust those on the ground ⭐️
#heartivism #givingtuesday #grants #philanthropy
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While you`re finding great deals this Black Friday, consider setting aside a portion of your savings to support grassroots changemakers worldwide.
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Your gift to The Pollination Project helps fuel local leaders who work tirelessly in their communities - from providing education to underserved children, to protecting endangered species, to empowering women entrepreneurs in developing nations.These everyday heroes don`t take a day off, and neither does positive change.
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Make your Black Friday count twice: once for your wallet, and once for our global community of changemakers. 🌍
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Give now [Link in bio] 🙏🏽 🧡

#BlackFriday #GivingBack #SocialChange #Philanthropy #GrassrootsChange #education
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🦋 Happy Thanksgiving from The Pollination Project family! 🧡 On this day of gratitude, we`d love to hear what fills your heart with thanks. Whether it`s a community leader who inspired you, a project that transformed lives, or simply the unwavering support of those who believe in your vision to create positive change – share with us!
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Tell us: Who or what are you grateful for in 2024?
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Let`s create a tapestry of gratitude in the comments below, celebrating the everyday heroes and moments that make our work in grassroots changemaking possible.
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If you don`t want to share, leave us a heart ❤️ to join in this moment of collective gratitude.

#GratitudeInAction #PollinationProject #Thanksgiving2024 #GrassrootsChange #CommunityImpact #thanksgiving
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✨ Gratitude Spotlight ✨
At The Pollination Project, our mission goes beyond funding; we strive to make the journey of changemakers as seamless and supported as possible.

This incredible feedback from our grantee Paul Triller truly warms our hearts:
"You folks ROCK!!! The Pollination Project process should be the standard that all grant givers use... Your communication skills are unsurpassed! Thank you." 🙌

We are honored to empower visionaries like Paul who are creating ripples of positive change worldwide. 💛 Together, we grow. 🌱

#gratitude #philanthropy #grantmaking #heartivism

Become a pollinator of change! Join us in empowering visionaries worldwide who are transforming their communities and making a lasting impact. 🌍✨ Visit our website [link in bio]
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When a woman escapes from an abusive situation, she often leaves everything behind and faces a daunting journey to rebuild her life. The Survivor`s Resource Closet is one of the initiatives we chose to support with one of our seedgrants. This groundbreaking project aims to empower Black families who have survived domestic violence by providing essential daily care items that were left behind during their escape.

The Survivor`s Resource Closet, a cornerstone of Bellissima Sanctuary , will offer these families a sense of stability and normalcy by supplying clothing, personal hygiene products, and baby care items. Recipients will complete anonymous engagement forms, allowing us to track the ages and number of family members assisted each month, quarter, and year. These forms will also indicate if recipients were referred by or to other community agencies, fostering a comprehensive support network.

Bellissima Sanctuary is dedicated to addressing the critical need for support and protection for Black female survivors and their children who have experienced intimate partner domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Their resources are aimed at assisting every Detroit-area family working to establish a secure and stable environment after leaving their abuser.

Bellissima Sanctuary supports mothers, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and disabled persons of the African Diaspora living in Detroit. Our grant will help them building a safer and more supportive community for all.

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@unwomen
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🌍✨ On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we’re spotlighting Ruthless Kindness—one of many transformative initiatives supported by The Pollination Project to address violence and uplift survivors. 🐾💜

Founded by veterinarians Sarah Reidenbach and Kate Kuzminski, Ruthless Kindness tackles the interconnected suffering of people and animals in abusive situations. No one should have to choose between their safety and their beloved pets. Through their work, families—both human and animal—find safety, healing, and hope.

🎥 Watch their inspiring story and learn how kindness creates lasting change 👇🏼

#EndViolence #RuthlessKindness #HumanAnimalBond #DomesticViolenceAwareness #ThePollinationProject
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When grassroots leaders envision change, The Pollination Project makes it possible!
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See how a TPP seed grant helped the refugee-led Scorpion Control Center - Kakuma transform from remote operations to a vibrant community hub.
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Under Sangu Mukawa Godefroy`s leadership, this space now empowers refugees through education and research.
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TPP`s commitment to human rights in action: one grant creates lasting impact for an entire community.
Watch to see how small grants fuel big dreams! 👇
#humanrights #refugee #tppgrants #communityaction #beapollinator #education #kenya
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⭐ NEW PROJECT FUNDED⭐
Every day in America, 133 billion pounds of food end up in landfills while 34 million people face hunger. We`re proud to support Afamefuna Igwe`s innovative solution: Feeding Along, a virtual food bank reimagining how communities share meals with those in need.

Born from Afamefuna`s personal journey with food insecurity and his experience as a restaurant manager witnessing daily food waste, Feeding Along creates direct connections between food donors and community members in need. This elegantly simple platform allows households and businesses to upload available meals, instantly notifying nearby recipients who can collect the food directly—no middlemen, paperwork, or complex qualifications required.

"I have experienced hunger and the feeling of not knowing when your next meal will come," shares Afamefuna. "I`ve also experienced love, and the power of hope in a community inspired by compassion."

By removing traditional food bank bottlenecks and making donation as simple as a few taps on a phone, Feeding Along transforms "feeding landfills" into "feeding people." This grassroots solution shows how technology can strengthen community bonds and ensure no neighbor goes hungry while good food goes to waste.

Join us in supporting innovators like Afamefuna who turn personal challenges into powerful solutions that serve us all. 🌱 Visit our website

#FoodSecurity #CommunityAction #SocialInnovation #ZeroWaste #FoodWaste #CommunityService #TPPGrants
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⭐ Making compassion count! ⭐ Our Global Animal Advocacy Program has empowered 1,000+ leaders across 74 countries who are transforming animal welfare and protection worldwide.
From vegan education to wildlife rehabilitation, our grassroots changemakers are building a world where all beings thrive. They`re revolutionizing food systems, providing sanctuary, and preserving vital habitats.

Ready to support this global movement? These leaders need you more than ever!
BE A POLLINATOR and Visit our website [link in bio] to learn more and join us! 🌍

#animalwelfare #sustainability #compassion #veganvalues #wildlifeconservation
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Every $1,000 we raise is another #changemaker we fund.