International Collaboration Fund (ICF)
Funding Amount
$5,000 - $61,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
International Collaboration Fund (ICF)
Overview: The Posner Center's International Collaboration Fund is an innovative grantmaking program founded on the idea that strategic collaboration can create transformative change in development.
Purpose: Supports innovative partnerships within the Posner Center community, leveraging the power of collaboration for greater impact. Each project must contribute to the broader sector through the creation of a product, tool, or resource for wider use.
Focus Areas:
Geographic Scope: Global, with projects in various countries including Cameroon, Malawi, Zambia, Pakistan, Tanzania, Guatemala, and others
Eligible Applicants: Organizations and partnerships within the Posner Center community
Award Amounts:
Special Component: PB and K Family Foundation Annual Environmental Grant - At least $18,000 annual allocation for projects addressing environmental impacts, climate change, or sustainability
Contact Information:
Recent Funding Partners: Beyond Our Borders, CoBank, Green Fund, Harvey Family Foundation, PB and K Family Foundation, JHJ Posner Family Fund
How to Apply
Application Process for 2022 ICF
Submission Timeline:
Step 1: Idea Submission (Brief Concept)
Submit responses to questions in one of three formats:
1. Written: One-page document (handwritten or typed)
- Submit via email to protected email
2. Discussion/Phone Call: Schedule a Zoom, WhatsApp, or other platform discussion
- Week of January 31, 2022
- Click link on website to schedule
3. Pre-Recording: Video or voice message
- Submit to protected email
Questions to Address in Idea Submission:
1. Summary Statement: Indicate partners involved, purpose of funding sought, and whether lead from each partner is from the community where work will take place
2. Problem Statement: What challenges does the work address? How do you know this is a problem for those most impacted? What strategy are you proposing?
3. Project Activity: What are the project activities? What informs this approach?
4. Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI): How does this project incorporate and advance JEDI goals or practices?
5. Outcomes & Impact: State overall goals and specific objectives. How will you know if you've met objectives? How will you share data with participants?
6. Budget: How much money are you requesting?
7. If Applying to Sustainability Grant: How does your project address environmental issues?
Power and Historical Analysis (Review before applying, not required in application):
Step 2: Full Proposal Submission
- Top 5 applicants invited to submit full proposals
- Instructions provided upon invitation
- Due March 15, 2022
Review and Selection:
Application Notes:
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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