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SIL LEAD INC

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Funding Amount

$10,000 - $20,000 (SIL LEAD funds up to 50% of project cost)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CBLD Grants

Funder: SIL LEAD and SIL International

Program Status: Last announced for 2020 with up to five new projects funded

Geographic Scope: Communities where ethnic languages are spoken globally

Focus Areas:

  • Education and development projects

  • Projects using ethnic languages spoken in communities

  • Multilingual approaches

  • Culturally appropriate innovations addressing community felt needs

  • Improving quality of life for local communities

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Community-based organizations (CBOs)

  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

  • National organizations

  • Community associations

    • Award Details:

  • SIL LEAD funds up to 50% of project cost

  • Project budgets in range of $10,000 to $20,000

  • Up to five projects funded per cycle

    • Matching Requirement:

  • At least 50% of resources must come from CBOs/NGOs themselves

  • Local resources may include: CBO/NGO funds in hand, income from fees, funds raised from other donors or partners, in-kind donations

    • Contact: CBLD@sil-lead.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Documents:
    1. CBLD Grant Application for FY20
    2. CBLD Grant Budget Template FY20
    3. Eligibility & FAQ Document
    4. Instructions for CBLD Grant Application & Budget FY20

    Submission Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Detailed budget spreadsheet

  • Project budget (range $10,000-$20,000)

  • Documentation of matching funds/in-kind contributions (minimum 50%)

    • Available Formats:

  • Word documents

  • OpenOffice documents

  • PDF documents

  • Excel spreadsheets

    • Contact for Questions: CBLD@sil-lead.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationcommunity-development

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