Empowering Visionary Changemakers with Seed Funding for Global Transformation.
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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 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
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Nelson Kamoyo: Cultivating a Healthier Future for Malawi’s Children
Location: MALAWI
Access to nutritious food and sustainable farming knowledge can transform lives, especially for children growing up in food-insecure communities. In Malawi, Nourishing Minds, led by Nelson Kamoyo, is doing just that, teaching children how to grow and harvest organic crops while promoting food literacy and environmental stewardship. With support from The Pollination Project, this initiative has empowered young learners to take control of their nutrition, overcome agricultural challenges, and create a more food-secure future for themselves and their families.
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The stories behind the grants
Sonho de Cheiro: Cultivating Dreams and Communities
A project that connects Brazilian families with the land, teaching them how to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants while building a pathway toward financial independence.
Indigenous Women Artisans: A Journey of Growth and Innovation
In Belize, a group of indigenous women artisans is transforming their communities through entrepreneurship. With a mission to empower these talented women, Marcelia Assi launched a project that is changing lives – one sewing machine at a time.
Empowering Women for Climate Resilience
The “Empowering Women for Climate Resilience with Sustainable Homesteads” project blends environmental conservation, food security, and women’s empowerment into a single transformative initiative, proving that even with limited resources, strategic community involvement can lead to profound change.
“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
Welcome to a NEW GRANTEE: Sow & Soar by Nkinzi Ruth in Kampala! 🌱✨
In Uganda, many young mothers and youth struggle with poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity. Sow & Soar is planting the seeds of change by equipping them with skills in Organic Farming and entrepreneurship. Through hands-on training, access to essential resources like seeds and tools, and a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, this initiative empowers participants to grow food, generate sustainable income, and build a brighter future.
With support from The Pollination Project, Sow & Soar will help young mothers nourish their families, gain financial independence, and create a ripple effect of resilience across their communities. 💚🌍
Join us in celebrating this incredible project and the impact it will cultivate!
@psmcharyt
#SeedGrants #SowAndSoar #ThePollinationProject #Changemakers #Heartivist #organicfarming #entrepreneurship #uganda
Gratitude from Tuấn ĐinhJanelle and the Ba Trieu School of Consciousness for the early support from The Pollination Project. This grant helped lay the foundation for an inclusive space for young Southeast Asian people in San Jose, fostering a community that embraces racial, sexual, gender, and class diversity. A powerful reminder of how small acts of support create lasting change. #GrassrootsChange #socialjustice
⭐ NEW GRANTEE: Namo Majeed from Iraq ⭐
Imagine a schoolyard transformed into a stage, where laughter, curiosity, and action come together to spark a conversation about our planet’s future. Through Interactive Mobile Theatre Shows, Namo Majeed and his team are bringing environmental education to life in 15 schools across Iraq.
Using humor, clowning, and engaging performances, the show invites students to think, question, and act on climate change and environmental protection. With every scene, the young audience becomes part of the story, answering questions, holding environmental signs, and exploring the vital role of nature’s elements.
Join us in celebrating this creative approach to inspiring the next generation! 👏
#ThePollinationProject #EnvironmentalEducation #InteractiveTheatre #Changemakers
🌱 Empowering Small Businesses, Advocating for Animals! 🐷
Meet Encontro Vegano JMA, a vibrant event in Brazil that’s been changing lives since 2014! Hosted by Rosana Tsibana, this monthly gathering is a movement for animal rights, sustainability, and ethical living.
+++ What makes it special? +++
🌿 A hub for local vegan businesses to thrive.
👩🏫 Inspiring lectures, workshops & networking.
🍽️ A space to enjoy & introduce others to delicious plant-based foods.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly activities & community fun.
🌎 A stepping stone for entrepreneurs to gain visibility at @biobrazilnaturaltech , the biggest event for sustainable products in Brazil!
Thanks to a grant from The Pollination Project, this initiative will keep nurturing a more compassionate world, one event at a time. 🎉🌱
Tag a friend who needs to visit encontroveganojma ! 🫶
#thepollinationproject #veganfortheanimals #ethicalliving #sustainablelifestyle #heartivism
📚💚 10,000+ children. 5,000+ books. 10+ mobile libraries. One mission: a sustainable future. 📚💚
In Lagos (Nigeria), kids in underserved communities aren’t just reading about climate action, they’re leading it! From planting trees to upcycling waste into useful treasures, the SDG Literacy Drive 3.0 is turning young learners into real-life eco-champions. 🌱
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With the support of The Pollination Project, this initiative is bringing books, libraries, and hands-on sustainability projects to children who need them most. And the best part? They’re taking action!
This is how change begins, with knowledge, creativity, and a little bit of dirt on your hands. Want to see the impact? Swipe through & read more at the link in bio! 👇
@ekopages
#EcoChampions #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #EducationMatters #ThePollinationProject #SDGLiteracyDrive #nigeria
The Heartivist is a space dedicated entirely to the incredible changemakers we support, a place to share their stories, their passion, and the moments that turned compassion into action. This is their journey, their impact, their voice.
Follow @theheartivist and be moved, inspired, and ignited by these incredible individuals who are changing the world 🧡 #theheartivist
Celebrating Women Changemakers on International Women’s Day! 🌸
Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the incredible women we’ve been privileged to support, women who are breaking barriers, uplifting communities, and driving meaningful change across the world.
From empowering girls through education to advocating for human rights, protecting the environment, and leading social justice movements, these women embody resilience, courage, and compassion.
💜 Today, we celebrate their impact and recommit to uplifting women-led solutions that create a more just, equitable, and compassionate world.
📢 Tag a woman changemaker who inspires you and share her story ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#IWD2025 #WomenChangemakers #EmpowerHer #ThePollinationProject
NEW GRANTEE ⭐ Jacob Webb’s "Biochar for Coffee Cultivation" project in Sri Lanka is tackling two major challenges at once: unsustainable agriwaste management and declining soil health. With small-scale farmers producing 80% of the country’s coffee, but lacking access to expensive agri-tech, Jacob is offering a free, accessible solution: #biochar.
By creating online tutorials in #English, #Sinhalese, and #Tamil, this project will empower farmers to turn farm waste into biochar, a proven method to enrich soil, reduce chemical dependence, and increase yields. Not only does this support climate resilience, but it also provides economic opportunities for farmers to optimize coffee production or transition from struggling crops.
Stay tuned for updates on this project!
#SeedGrants #BiocharForChange #SustainableFarming #CoffeeCultivation #ClimateAction #ThePollinationProject #heartivism
👀 What if you were losing your sight… and didn’t even know it?
That’s the terrifying reality of glaucoma, a silent thief of vision that affects millions worldwide. In Ondo State, Nigeria, many don’t realize they have it until it’s too late. But thanks to Sodiq Adeniyi and the Glaucoma Awareness Campaign, lives are changing!
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✨ Impact in action:
✅ 5,000+ people educated on eye health
✅ 500+ received free glaucoma screenings
✅ 50+ got access to sight-saving medication
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For many, this was their first-ever eye screening, and for some, it was the intervention that saved their sight. 🦋
With a seed grant from The Pollination Project, this campaign is proving that knowledge is power—and in this case, THE POWER TO SEE. 👁️🧡
++++ Read the full story on our website [link in bio] ++++
#GlaucomaAwareness #SaveSight #EyeHealthMatters #PreventBlindness #ThePollinationProject #CommunityImpact #GrassrootsChange
One of our grantees has been selected and she`s now part of the ProVeg`s 2025 Youth Board!
@niharikakapoor._ @proveg.inter #animalrights #plantbased
🌍 Happy World Wildlife Day! 🐅 🦋 🦍
Every species plays a role in the delicate balance of our planet. From reforesting habitats to rescuing endangered animals, grassroots changemakers are proving that small actions create big impact! 🧡
At The Pollination Project, we support incredible individuals who are working to protect wildlife and restore ecosystems. Their work reminds us that conservation isn’t just for scientists - it’s for all of us.
And you? When it comes to wildlife, what’s the one thing you care about most - protecting endangered species, preserving habitats, fighting climate change, or something else? Share a comment 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
#WorldWildlifeDay #ProtectWildlife #GrassrootsChange #WildlifeConservation #NatureMatters #biodiversity #heartivism
🌱 Welcome a new grantee to The Pollination Project family! 🌍💚
Rescue of Garbage Island, led by Nithzia Pineda in Mazatlán, Mexico, is tackling one of the region’s most pressing environmental challenges: a coastal ecosystem overwhelmed by pollution. With a vision for cleaner shores and thriving biodiversity, this project is implementing a Comprehensive Management Plan - removing waste, installing barriers to prevent further accumulation, and establishing a community-led recycling center.
By restoring this fragile habitat and promoting a circular economy, the initiative not only protects local wildlife but also empowers the community toward a more sustainable future. 🌊♻️
Join us in celebrating this impactful work!
#gratitude #heartivism #grants
A new project funded: Animal Voices by Sérvio Túlio Reis & CONEDAN! 🐾✨
The National Confederation of Animal Rights Entities (CONEDAN) is taking a crucial step forward with "Animal Voices: Empowering CONEDAN through a Digital Platform." This initiative will establish CONEDAN’s first online presence, amplifying its advocacy for animal rights across Brazil.
With this platform, CONEDAN will share updates on animal welfare initiatives, offer educational content, and connect with national and international allies. It will also serve as a tool to challenge unconstitutional regulations that enable animal exploitation, bringing critical issues to the judiciary.
Supported by a Pollination Project seed grant, this project will build a stronger, more unified movement for animal rights.
Stay tuned for updates as CONEDAN expands its impact! 🐶🐷🐔
Agroforestry & Sustainability in Madagascar! 🌱🌍 Led by Cédric Andriamananarivo, "Agroforestry in The Community of Tsiatosik" promotes agroforestry as a sustainable solution for both people and the planet. By integrating agriculture with reforestation, it enhances soil health, protects biodiversity, and strengthens climate resilience, all while improving farmers` livelihoods.
In the next 12 months, this initiative will:
🌿 Train 100 farmers
🌳 Plant 1,200 trees across 1 hectare
🌾 Boost food production up to 5 tonnes per hectare
💰 Increase household income by 20-30%
With a focus on native and agroforestry species, this project is restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and driving long-term change. 🌱✨
📢 Another seed of change planted 🌱
Stay tuned! #Heartivism
🌿 Dreams Growing from the Earth! 🌿
From seed to success! Sonho de Cheiro (“Dream Scent”) is helping rural families in Brazil turn medicinal plants into sustainable income. With support from The Pollination Project, 26 families have been trained, 7 hectares cultivated, and 4 natural products created! 🌱✨
Now, they’re expanding, building a small essential oil industry, and even launching rural tourism routes! 🚜💚 The future smells amazing!
Want to know more? Hit the link in our bio! 🔗✨
#SonhoDeCheiro #ThePollinationProject #FromSeedToSuccess
Today marks three years since the war in Ukraine began - a heartbreaking milestone in a conflict that has brought immense suffering, displacement, and loss. From the first days of the war, we have supported grassroots changemakers who stepped up with courage and compassion. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of our global community, we have funded countless projects providing humanitarian aid, mental health support, creative healing spaces, and resources for displaced individuals. Whether through emergency relief or long-term resilience-building efforts, these changemakers remind us that even in the darkest times, humanity’s light shines through.
As we reflect on this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to peace, justice, and the belief that small acts of kindness can ripple into profound change. We honor those who work tirelessly - despite hardship - to create a better, more just world.
💙 Let`s continue to uplift each other, take action for peace, and never lose hope in the power of grassroots compassion. 💛
#Ukraine #StandForPeace #GrassrootsChange #CompassionInAction #ThePollinationProject
NEW GRANTEE ✴️ Growing Hope, Nourishing Communities 🌱
No one should go hungry - yet too many families struggle to access fresh, healthy food. With support from TPP, William Carr’s "Food Ministry" is changing that in North Carolina! 🍎🥕
This initiative goes beyond food distribution - it’s about dignity, connection, and long-term food security. By providing organic produce to local food pantries, shelters, and community organizations, "Food Ministry" ensures fresh, nutritious food reaches those who need it most. But the impact doesn’t stop there! Through regenerative agriculture education, this project empowers people to grow their own food, building a stronger, more resilient community. 🌿
We’re proud to support this mission of nourishment and sustainability. Together, we’re planting the seeds for a hunger-free future! 💚
@kingdom.tree
#ThePollinationProject #Heartivism #FoodJustice #GrowHope #SustainableFarming #CommunityImpact #GiveBack #FoodForAll #RegenerativeAgriculture
🌱🎙️ Changing the Conversation: Veganism for Everyone! 🎧✨ What if veganism could seamlessly fit into any lifestyle?
With support from The Pollination Project, the Fábrica de VeganosCast is proving that plant-based living isn’t just for one type of person—it’s for athletes, gamers, artists, beauty influencers, musicians, car enthusiasts, and beyond!
This groundbreaking podcast produces four episodes per month, each featuring guests from diverse backgrounds who may not be familiar with veganism. Through engaging discussions—and a taste of delicious, indulgent vegan food—they explore how plant-based choices align with their passions, values, and daily lives.
By breaking down stereotypes and making veganism relatable, Fábrica de VeganosCast is opening doors to a more inclusive, sustainable future. We’re proud to support this powerful initiative that’s changing the way the world sees vegan living! 💚🌍
✨ Follow @fabricadeveganos and tune in to discover how veganism can fit into any lifestyle! 🎧
#ThePollinationProject #VeganForEveryone #FábricaDeVeganosCast #PlantBasedLiving #InclusiveVeganism #SustainableFuture #VeganPodcast
✨ From Stitch to Success: How a Simple Seed Grant Transformed Lives in Belize ✨
In Belize, where rich culture and traditional craftsmanship flourish, a group of indigenous women artisans is rewriting their future. Led by Marcelia Assi and supported by the Home of Indigenous Arts Belize, these women are turning challenges into opportunities.
💡 The Catalyst? A Seed Grant from The Pollination Project.
What started as a quest to improve product quality has become a story of empowerment, resilience, and transformation. With the grant, four sewing machines were purchased and distributed to four communities. This game-changer turned slow, manual work into fast, high-quality production.
📈 The Impact:
✨ Production capacity increased.
✨ Product quality improved.
✨ Income potential grew, empowering women to support their families and communities.
✨ Confidence blossomed - these women are now entrepreneurs and innovators.
But this is just the beginning. 🌱 The project is expanding to include two more communities, creating a powerful network of indigenous women artisans determined to preserve their cultural heritage and achieve financial independence.
🚀 The future is bright, and these women are leading the way.
📖 Read more about their inspiring journey and transformation on our website [link in bio]
#WomenEmpowerment #IndigenousArtisans #CulturalHeritage #ThePollinationProject #SocialImpact #SewingChange #CommunityTransformation #Belize