Brief: We believe all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have voice in the decisions that affect them.

Thrust Areas:

·         Strengthen democratic values

·         Reduce poverty and injustice

·         Promote international cooperation

·         Advance human achievement

Who Can Apply:  You may apply for a grant by visiting the Grants section of our Web site and submitting an online grant inquiry.

You will be asked to indicate the region where your work will be pursued. If your work benefits more than one geographic area outside of the United States, you should apply for a global grant, which covers multiple regions. You will also be asked to provide basic information:

• Contact information for yourself and your organization

• Brief description of your organization

• List of those who would carry out the project

• Description of the purpose of the project and the issues/problems it is intended to address

• Estimated project budget and time frame

For Further Detail Visit: http://www.fordfoundation.org/pdfs/grants/grant-application-guide.pdf