SELECTION GUIDELINES

Beyond these basic eligibility criteria, we use the following selection guidelines in identifying organizations that are truly exceptional.

A focus on the most vulnerable

Our grantee partners reach the children of “the last mile”—those who are economically and socially outside the reach of mainstream services and support, including street children, child laborers, AIDS orphans, sex workers, hard-to-reach rural populations, and other vulnerable or marginalized groups.

Community involvement

We prioritize organizations that are rooted in their community and operate with community input, involvement, and investment, embracing the community as an integral part of their success.

Effectiveness

We prioritize organizations that can demonstrate sustained, meaningful improvement in the lives of the children and youth they serve.

Empowerment

We prioritize organizations that engage children and youth as active participants in their own growth and development, rather than as passive recipients of services.

Innovation and creativity

We prioritize organizations that tackle old problems in new ways, demonstrating innovation and creativity in their program strategies and approaches.

Strong leadership

We prioritize organizations that have committed, respected, and dynamic leadership with a vision for change.

Adaptability

We prioritize organizations that generate models, methodologies, and practices that can be adapted and applied to similar issues and challenges in other communities.

Potential for sustainability

We prioritize organizations that have a strategy for ensuring the long-term sustainability of their programs, through donor diversification, mobilization of government funding, community investment, income-generating activities, and other creative measures.

Reputation

We prioritize organizations that are recognized and trusted in their communities.

 

Organizations that believe they meet these criteria can submit a letter of inquiry at any time. If a letter of inquiry falls within our priorities, we will follow up with the organization to solicit a full proposal. Please do not contact us by phone or by email to ask about the status of your letter of inquiry. Due to the volume of inquiries, we cannot respond individually to those not selected for further consideration.

- See more at: http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/eligibility-selection/#sthash.h9QMi6ap.dpuf

http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/apply-for-a-grant/letter-of-inquiry/

STEP 1:

Carefully review our eligibility criteria and selection guidelines.

This is an essential step in determining whether you should take the time to get in touch with us.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & SELECTION GUIDELINES

STEP 2:

Submit a letter of inquiry.

All potential grantee partners are required to submit a preliminary letter of inquiry, which may be submitted at any time during the year. We use this letter to determine basic eligibility and fit with our selection criteria. Please note that the form cannot load in some internet browsers. If the form does not load, please try accessing it in Google Chrome.

LETTER OF INQUIRY (ENGLISH)

STEP 3:

Wait for confirmation from us—if it’s a good fit, we’ll contact you.

 

If a letter of inquiry falls within our priorities and selection criteria, we will follow up with the organization to solicit a full proposal. Full proposals are accepted by invitation only.

Do not contact us by phone or by email to ask about the status of your letter of inquiry. Due to the volume of inquiries, we cannot respond individually to those not selected for further consideration.

STEP 4:

Complete your paperwork.

If the full proposal is approved, we will issue a letter of agreement to the grantee partner, outlining the terms and conditions of the grant. Grantee partners must submit a progress report after nine months and a final report after twelve months, as detailed in the letter of agreement. We will provide specific guidelines for these reports. Failure to submit a report by the due date may result in ineligibility for future grants.

Have a question about applying for a grant? info@globalfundforchildren.org

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