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:
Wilmer Santiago Blanque Belizario: Creating Social and Environmental Change Through Music in Brazil
Location: BRAZIL
Wilmer’s story unfolds as a captivating journey from Venezuelan refugee to musical innovator in Brazil, illustrating the profound impact of music. Once a part of the National Venezuelan Orchestra, his ten years in Brazil have been dedicated to harmonizing musical education with ecological awareness.
His project is more than a blend of melodies; it’s a call to action, inviting children to become both musicians and environmental advocates. Through this unique fusion and the support of a TPP seed grant, Wilmer aims to cultivate a community bound by resilience, optimism, and a collective vision for a sustainable future.
“When I got the news from TPP about being approved, that day felt like a party. I was truly happy that this amazing organization was supporting my students and our project. It made me feel I wasn’t doing this alone and that the project would be able to continue.”
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The stories behind the grants
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Chilis on Wheels: Promoting Veganism and Compassion in New York and Beyond
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“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.