CBLD Grants

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

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