Empowering Visionary Changemakers with Seed Funding for Global Transformation.
$1000
GRANTED EVERY DAY
CHANGEMAKERS
COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE
Seeding a community
of #changemakers
The Pollination Project is a collaborative Foundation that offers seed funding ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Our network of sixty five grant advisors and five country coordinators, each an expert in their respective fields, leads our funding decisions.
This participatory grantmaking process aligns with our ethos of empowering individuals on the front lines to effect positive change within their communities, cultures, and countries.
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.
At TPP, we believe in people, so we invest in people.
#Heartivist
of the week:
Stefania Prandi: Shining Light on Social Injustice Through Journalism
Location: ITALY
Stefania Prandi is a renowned Italian journalist and photographer, celebrated for her relentless pursuit of social justice through investigative reporting. From exposing the exploitation of immigrant female workers in Italian farmlands to unveiling the hidden costs of intensive agriculture, her work resonates globally, shedding light on marginalized voices and advocating for systemic change. Her impactful journalism humanizes issues such as femicide and labor exploitation, earning her international recognition and acclaim. A seed grant allowed her to start her investigative journey.
“You trusted me. With your grant you encouraged me in continuing a work that now is international, you showed me that what I was doing was important, nonetheless the difficulties. You help me to find the ways to carry on.”
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The stories behind the grants
Working Towards Universal Protection for Animals
No country received the best grade on the Voiceless Animal Cruelty Index or the World Animal Protection Index. “The better we treat the animals, the better this world will be,” Maida Šabeta-Lemajić, Animal Advocate, Lawyer, Campaigner, and Fundraising Manager for the...
Empowering 1 Million Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
1 out of every 3 Sub-Saharan African women are unemployed, UN. “When women are empowered the entire community and the entire world benefits,” Oluwaseyi Tolulope Kehinde-Peters, Entrepreneur and Founder of PAWEN.There is nothing more noble than to work to provide our...
Teaching Children to Care for the Environment in Uganda
50% of deaths from stroke and ischaemic heart disease in Uganda are caused by air pollution, WHO. “Engaging future generations in environmental care gives me hope. Climate action is something we all have to look for and work together,” Rachel Nakimuli, Founder of...
“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 Lava Mae
Find out how a small donation of $1000 helped launch a successful national model for homeless services. The Pollination Project makes small startup grants every single day of the year- all over the world.