Making grants is a key part of our mission, providing the focus for all our other activities. The map shows where we work around the world. Since 2003, we've made 77 grants totaling $477,603 to grant partners around the world. Focus areas change from year to year and have included areas such as water access and quality, education, HIV/AIDS, and cross-border migration issues.
Special interest groups, called pods, research issues
in each region and choose the focus area and grant criteria. Later, they
review proposals and recommend grant awards to the membership. We look
for projects and organizations that are small enough for our dollars
to make a difference and for our members to feel personally involved.
We owe the success of our grants program to the dedication of our partners--
grassroots organizations inside the target countries, who understand
the culture and capabilities of their community. We’re proud to support
the work of these organizations as they develop sustainable solutions
to accomplish their goals. Read about our
2009 grants
Read about our past grants…

In Haiti, less than 50% of the entire population is literate. In the rural areas, it is much worse. Only 23% of school age children are able to attend school. Light for All (LIFA)promotes literacy and improves the standard of living for children in the small rural community of Lhomond,Haiti. LIFA’s primary school (grades kindergarten through 6th grade) is the only school in the region. From their humble beginning of 56 students in 1996 they are now near their goal of 200. Full article...