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International Community Foundation

Overview

Principal Office:   USA

Key Words:  environmental conservation, sustainable communities, Mexico


The International Community Foundation (ICF) aims to strengthen civil society and promote sustainable communities in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America and the Caribbean.

ICF specializes in donor-advised funds, managing funds contributed by individuals and organizations for allocation within ICF’s areas of competence.

The Foundation’s main geographical focus is the cross-border area of the USA with Mexico. It also supports activity in Mexico’s Baja California and Sea of Cortez, and elsewhere in Latin America and the Caribbean. Program areas are:
  • Environment and Conservation;
  • Education;
  • Health and Human Services;
  • Community and Economic Development; and
  • Arts and Culture.
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources

Environment and Conservation. ICF’s grant making reflects the varied interests of the donors who contribute through the Foundation, including the following (among others):
  • Environmental education and awareness at the community level;
  • Water monitoring, conservation, and management;
  • Marine and coastal zone conservation;
  • Environmental law, planning, and policy;
  • Disaster preparedness.
Most grant recipients are conservation NGOs, educational institutions, civic and community associations, and other nonprofit organizations in the USA, Mexico, and other recipient countries.

Grants generally range from US$1 thousand to US$50 thousand, but a few larger grants are US$200 thousand and more.

About recent grants and past grants.


APPLICATION:    ICF does not invite unsolicited proposals.

Information for Grant Seekers.

Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries

Latin America and Caribbean: Mexico (and other LAC)
Comments

In fiscal 2011, ICF’s grant expenditures (all programs) were US$4.6 million.

The Foundation posts its annual reports. The annual reports include detailed grant lists and many grant statistics.  Environment is by far the largest program area (accounting for 61% of grant expenditures in year 2011).

The Foundation provides contact information for general inquiries, and it provides names and contact information of its program staff. 
Last Profile Review

May 2012

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