Overview Principal Office: USA Key Words: online funding, environment, energy, agriculture, natural resources, grassroots projects Website: Link GlobalGiving is on online fundraising platform for international philanthropy, with an emphasis on grassroots projects in the developing world. Potential donors select from a range of projects which GlobalGiving describes on its website as in need of funding. GlobalGiving manages the receipt and distribution of these donor funds, directing them to the selected projects. GlobalGiving’s thematic areas of relevance in the Terra Viva Grants Directory are “Animals” (including wildlife), “Climate Change,” and “Environment” (among others). Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Project Funding for Community Development. Funding through GlobalGiving includes the topics below, although this is not a complete listing:
APPLICATION: GlobalGiving provides guidance on how to nominate projects. Projects can be self-nominated, or recommended by others. The online nomination form requests basic information about the organization and its objectives, staffing and budget, internet access, nonprofit status, and current fundraising activities. GlobalGiving has a due diligence requirement that asks for evidence of charitable status, names of staff and board, letters of reference, and other supporting documents. About how to nominate organizations for posting on GlobalGiving. -- Link Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Worldwide Comments In 2010, GlobalGiving awarded US$11 million to support over 2,000 projects. Projects can be searched by country, theme, and other criteria. This can help grant seekers understand the types of projects that receive donations. -- Link Grant seekers should consult “Help and FAQ” for detailed explanations of how GlobalGiving operates. The information includes the names and contact information of liaison persons in GlobalGiving who can respond to questions. – Link GlobalGiving posts contact information for its office in Washington, DC. -- Link Last Profile Review January 2012
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