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
of a seed grant
John Wainaina Mwangi: Empowering Youth for Mental Health
Location: KENYA
The “Stawi Youth Mental Wellbeing Initiative,” led by John Wainaina Mwangi, is empowering young people in Nakuru County, Kenya, to overcome mental health challenges and advocate for their rights. With the support of a seed grant from The Pollination Project, the initiative has empowered 243 young people through peer support, advocacy training, and counseling.
This grant has been a catalyst for lasting change, fostering a robust mental health ecosystem and equipping young leaders to drive the movement forward.
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The stories behind the grants
Teen Plants Seeds of Change in Kenya
Starting with a single pollinator garden, Eunita’s initiative has grown into a flourishing ecosystem of change, planting over 3,000 trees and impacting thousands of people in her community.
Uganda’s Youth Transform Environmental Action
Location: UGANDABeneficiaries: 13-18 yrs old The Pollination Project funded Mbabazi Edrine and her project "Young people’s Eco-conscious Actions for Environmental Sustainability" in 2023. Designed to foster environmental leadership among 30 young people aged 13-18 in...
Strengthening Mexico’s Grassroots-Led Farm Animal Protection Movement
The Pollination Project Foundation's Global Animal Advocacy Program is revolutionizing farm animal protection in Mexico through a powerful combination of grassroots leadership and strategic coalition-building. By providing seed and growth grants to local advocates,...
“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
🌍📚 On this International Day of Education, we celebrate the power of grassroots changemakers transforming learning around the world!
In classrooms, community centers, and informal spaces across 40 countries, The Pollination Project’s seed grants are planting the seeds of a brighter educational future. With 1,300 innovative projects funded, our micro-grant approach shows that even small investments can lead to extraordinary outcomes when entrusted to passionate visionaries.
From rural villages in Nigeria to bustling cities in the U.S., our grantees are reimagining what education can look like. They remind us that transformative learning doesn’t always depend on massive infrastructure or big institutions—it often begins with one committed teacher, a dedicated volunteer, or a determined student striving to uplift their community.
Together, we’re proving that no vision is too small and no dreamer too ordinary to create extraordinary change. 💡🌱
Let’s continue to nurture education everywhere—because every act of learning plants the seeds for a better tomorrow. ✨
#InternationalDayOfEducation #EducationForAll #GrassrootsChangemakers #heartivism
NEW PROJECT ✨ Empowering Survivors in Mathare ✨
Meet Irine Ngata from Kenya, a new grantee of The Pollination Project! 🌍🧡
Her initiative, "Women Survivor`s Resource Closet", provides women and families escaping domestic violence with essential clothing and hygiene items, offering stability, safety, and dignity as they begin to heal.
In Mathare, where 4 out of 5 women face gender-based violence, this project will directly support at least 30 survivors, thanks to a seedgrant. Together, we can help restore hope and rebuild lives. 💪💐
Let’s celebrate Irine’s incredible work! 🙌
#WomenEmpowerment #SupportSurvivors #GenderEquality #ThePollinationProject #MathareVoices #Kenya #Heartivism #domesticviolence
🌿 Small ideas. Big impact. 🌍
Meet Map the Wild – a one-of-a-kind card game brought to life by Rahul Hasija and his team, with support from The Pollination Project. Inspired by the rich landscapes of Udaipur, Rajasthan, and Thrissur, Kerala, this innovative game invites players to navigate a climate-altered world by identifying uncultivated edible and medicinal plants. 🎴✨
By blending education and fun, Map the Wild sparks conversations about rewilding, biodiversity, and urban ecology while bridging generational and cultural divides. 🌱
Despite challenges like limited resources, Rahul’s team turned complex ecological ideas into an engaging, accessible format. Through partnerships with experiential learning centers, they’ve created a community of enthusiastic players ready to champion this vital message. 💡🌏
As the game prepares for its first print run, we celebrate this bold step toward reconnecting with nature in an era of climate change. It’s more than a game – it’s a movement!
Stay tuned to follow the journey of Map the Wild across communities in India. 💚
@swacardz
🎬 The Pollination Project is proud to support "Cinema in Schools," an innovative initiative bringing the magic of film to 100 Ukrainian schools! Led by Yevheniia Kolesnykova, a passionate changemaker from Konotop, this project aims to spark creativity and cultural connection in remote villages and small towns across Ukraine.
In a time when cultural opportunities are limited, especially due to ongoing challenges, Cinema in Schools is creating bright spots of inspiration. Through engaging short film screenings, hands-on filmmaking masterclasses, and special keepsake notebooks, students will discover new perspectives and unleash their creative potential.
But it doesn`t stop there! Young participants will have the exciting opportunity to create their own environmental films using mobile phones and showcase them at the Max Sir International Film Festival – complete with a red carpet experience! 🌟
This grassroots initiative is transforming how rural Ukrainian youth engage with arts and culture, proving that creativity knows no boundaries. Stay tuned for more updates as this beautiful project unfolds!
@maxsiriff
"What are you doing for others?" Dr. King`s powerful question still echoes today, challenging us to take meaningful action.
At The Pollination Project, we believe that positive change blooms from small, daily acts of service. Our grantees around the world answer this call by nurturing their communities through grassroots initiatives - from youth mentorship programs to sustainable farming projects.
This MLK Day, we invite you to plant your own seeds of change. Whether it`s supporting a local cause, volunteering your time, or applying for a grant to grow your vision for a better world, every act of service creates ripples of impact.
How are you answering Dr. King`s urgent question in your community?
#MLKDay #ServiceToOthers #BeTheChange #GrassrootsFunding #CommunityAction
📣 Spotlight on Impact: Sahas Foundation`s Journey Continues!
In the heart of rural India, our 2017 grantee Foundation is transforming lives through their innovative Sahasi Girls Program. Founded by the visionary Mona Yadav, this youth-led organization has been breaking barriers in gender education since 2016.
Their latest initiative in Khushipura village, Aligarh, is creating waves of change! Through education, health, life skills, and sports programs, they`re empowering rural girls with essential knowledge about their rights and reproductive health.
Since August 2024, 160+ girls have joined forces with 6 dedicated Sahasi leaders across 3 groups, participating in 10 dynamic meetings and reaching 30 families.
But that`s just the tip of the iceberg! Since receiving TPP grants in 2017 and 2018, Sahas has reached:
✴️ 3,500+ adolescents (ages 10-16) across Delhi-NCR and Panipat
✴️ 2,000+ young people
✴️ 110+ teachers
✴️ 100+ police trainees
✴️ 300+ women across 11 cities in 6 Indian states
Together, we`re building a world free from gender-based violence, one community at a time.
More info and updates about Sahas at their website https://sahasfoundation.org.in
Here below the video we dedicated to Mona Yadav and her Sahas Foundation few years ago 📽️
#SahasiGirls #GenderEquity #YouthLeadership #Heartivism #India
#grants #gratitude #heartivism 🧡
🌱 Transforming Youth Mental Health in Kenya 🌍
Through the "Stawi Youth Mental Wellbeing Initiative", grantee John Wainaina Mwangi is rewriting the narrative of mental health for young people in Nakuru County, Kenya. 💡 This trailblazing project empowers youth with mental health conditions through peer support groups, storytelling sessions, advocacy training, and much more—all while fostering a sense of community and belonging.
✨ IMPACT ⬇️
With a seed grant from The Pollination Project, the project has delivered life-changing results:
💬 61 youth found connection and confidence in peer support sessions.
📣 31 advocates were trained to champion mental health rights through storytelling and lived experiences.
📚 60 participants gained essential knowledge in WHO Quality Rights Training, advancing equitable mental health care.
🤝 84 lay counselors now provide vital mental health support in their communities.
🌟 Partnerships with organizations like Thayu Community Development CBO and local Rotaract Clubs have amplified impact.
"Stawi Youth Mental Wellbeing Initiative" has also strengthened its foundation with:
🖥️ Upgraded tools: A new website, accounting software, and computers.
📋 A 3-year strategic plan ensuring sustainability and transparency.
🪑 Donations like office furniture and a printer, enhancing capacity.
🚀 Leadership roles for 8 young individuals with lived experience, proving that those closest to the issue are best equipped to lead.
💚 With over 243 people reached, the initiative is building a supportive, rights-based mental health ecosystem in Nakuru County and beyond.
This is what systemic change looks like. 🌟 Together, we’re creating a world where mental health support is accessible, inclusive, and transformative.
📢 Share to spread the word, and let’s continue empowering young changemakers like John to transform communities!
#MentalHealthMatters #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #ThePollinationProject #MentalHealthAdvocacy #Kenya #Changemakers #SupportSystem
🐥 From NYC street rescue to global impact! Meet Camille Licate, whose chance encounter with a tiny chick named Bree sparked a movement.
As the heart behind @kidsforpositivechange , Camille turned this beautiful friendship into something magical - bringing you the heartwarming "Bree & Me" book and "Wake Up with Bree" platform! ✨
The numbers speak for themselves: 5,000+ kids and 10,000+ parents reached, all learning about kindness and animal care. Talk about a small chick making BIG waves! 🌊💕
#animalrescue #kidsforchange #teachingkindness #makeadifference #animalwelfare #childrenseducation #nycstories #impactstory #heartivism #sowingchange
🌟 It`s Monday Sharing!!
Words have the power to inspire, transform, and light up our darkest moments. We all have that one quote that resonates deep within us, becomes our guiding star, or simply makes us smile. What`s your favorite quote? Let`s inspire each other 🌟
#MondaySharing #Inspiration #quotes #inspiringquotes #wordsofwisdom #guidingstar
🌟 The future is in good hands!
Meet the newest wave of changemakers: 8 incredible Gen Alpha activists who are revolutionizing animal advocacy through social media! We`re proud to support these young leaders (ages 13-19) through the Pro Animal Prize competition, alongside @farmsanctuary and @pollutionstudios.
Working with amazing youth activist @genesisbutler_, these inspiring teens are showing the world that you`re never too young to make a difference!
🏆 Gold - Jess Walker, 17, of Winnipeg, Canada @littleredbarn_sanctuary
🏆 Silver - Brunna Sachs, 15, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @brunnasachs
🏆 Silver - Lily Carrington, 19, of Hamilton, New Zealand @lily.4animals
🏆 Bronze - Anna Kyselá + Zvířecí Osudy, 19 and 17, of TÅ ebÃÄ, Czechia @_.veganna._ @zvireciosudy
🏆 Bronze - Manish Muthukumar, 18, of Tiruchirappalli, India @cloud.nine.foods
🏆 Bronze - VeganEvan LeFevre, 14, of Melbourne, Florida @veganevan
🏆 Fan Voting Favorite - Chloé Sawyer, 13, of Montreal, Canada @chloesawyerlive
Visit @vegoutmagazine website to know more about these amazing HEARTIVISTS and their projects 🌎 https://vegoutmag.com/news/young-animal-rights-activists/
Join us on Bluesky🦋 We`re excited to expand our community and share more stories about grassroots changemakers around the world. Follow us at pollinationproj.bsky.social to stay connected and learn about the inspiring work of our grantees. 🌱 Together, we`re creating positive change, one seed grant at a time!
🌱 From gray streets to green dreams! Watch as 245 young heartivists in Cali, Colombia transform their city one garden at a time ✨
With the support of a TPP grant, what started as a single seed has bloomed into a movement spanning 7 neighborhoods. These urban gardeners aren`t just growing plants - they`re cultivating community, art, and hope 🎨🌿
Even @COP16 took notice! Now 3 nearby cities are joining the green revolution 🌎
This is what happens when youth power meets nature 💚
🌟 Your voice shapes the future of grassroots change!
As we plan for 2025, we`re turning to our community of passionate heartivists. What projects light your fire? What causes keep you up at night? Drop your thoughts below – we`re listening! 👇
🌟 Calling all changemakers and community champions!
We`re excited to announce that The Pollination Project`s Daily Grant Applications are now open! If you have a vision for positive change in your community, we want to hear from you.
Our daily grants support grassroots leaders who are making a difference from the ground up. Whether you`re focused on environmental sustainability, animal rights, social justice, education, or community empowerment - your project could be our next seed of change.
Ready to turn your compassionate idea into action? Visit https://thepollinationproject.org/apply to apply now!
#SocialChange #Grants #CommunityAction #Changemakers #GrassrootsLeadership
As we welcome 2025, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for every single person who contributed to The Pollination Project this past year. Your generosity has enabled grassroots changemakers worldwide to turn their compassionate visions into reality.
Through your donations, we`ve supported countless initiatives that are creating positive ripples across communities - from environmental conservation to education, from animal welfare to social justice. Each donation, no matter the size, has helped plant seeds of change that will continue to grow and flourish.
Looking ahead, we`re excited to fund even more inspiring projects and continue spreading kindness and hope throughout our global community. May your new year be filled with moments of joy, purpose, and the satisfaction of knowing you`re part of a worldwide movement of positive change.
Thank you for believing in the power of ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Here`s to another year of pollinating positive change, one seed grant at a time! 🌱✨ 🧡
Dear friend,
As 2024 draws to a close, I’m reminded of a powerful truth: even the smallest seeds can grow into something extraordinary. At The Pollination Project every dollar you give becomes a seed - fueling volunteer-led initiatives that transform lives and communities around the globe.
TPP has empowered changemakers in 120 countries, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours—delivering an extraordinary return on investment. These hours have translated into life-saving resources, groundbreaking advocacy, and transformative projects that ripple through communities, creating hope and lasting change.
But none of this happens without you.
Every gift—no matter the size—makes a real, tangible impact. Because our Board covers our operating costs, 100% of your donation goes directly to funding grassroots projects that make our world brighter.
Will you make 2024 your year of impact? There is still time! Visit our website [LINK IN BIO] to give now and make a difference.
Thank you for believing in the power of small acts to create big change. Together, we are pollinating hope and heartivism for a better tomorrow.
With gratitude,
Ari
💧 Transforming lives in Uganda, one drop at a time 🌱
Thanks to local hero Joseph Otim and his Community Hope Organization, 1,000 villagers in Odungura now have access to clean, safe water right at home! 🏠 No more long, dangerous walks to fetch water. No more waterborne illnesses. No more tough choices between health and safety.
But here`s what makes this story incredible: The entire community stepped up! 💪 They donated land, provided labor, and trained their own technicians to keep the water flowing for generations.
This is what change looks like – local leaders with local solutions. And it all started with a @pollinationproject seedgrant. 🌟
Join us in supporting more changemakers like Joseph. Together, we can nurture hope across the globe. 🌍
🌼 Last Monday Sharing of the year!
As we step into 2025, we`re asking our community: What`s one bridge you hope to build in the coming year?
Maybe it`s connecting two communities that rarely interact, bridging the gap between ideas and action, or creating new pathways for resources to flow where they`re needed most. Every meaningful connection starts with a single step.
At The Pollination Project, we`re honored to build bridges every day through our grants - connecting visionary changemakers across continents, weaving together communities through grassroots action, and linking bold ideas with the resources to bring them to life. Each grant is a bridge between what is and what could be.
Share your bridge-building dreams with us below. Your vision might inspire others to start building too.
#MondaySharing #Changemakers #Community #SocialImpact #TPPGrants
During this season of giving, we`re inspired by heartivists like Evans Okumu from Kenya, who exemplifies the true spirit of generosity. Through his organization Bicycle for Schoolgirls, Evans has trained vulnerable rural girls on bicycle riding and minor repairs, providing bicycles for school transportation and as a tool for accessing education in western Kenya villages. He`s also one of our amazing grant advisors.
These holidays, as we exchange gifts with loved ones, consider making a donation that empowers grassroots leaders like Evans. Your gift to The Pollination Project helps nurture dreams into reality, creating ripples of positive change across communities worldwide.
Make your holiday giving count. Visit our website [LINK IN BIO]
#GrassrootsChange #CommunityImpact #SeasonOfGiving #SocialChange #Kenya