Pollination Project -Daily Grant Program

Pollination Project -Daily Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Pollination Project
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Summary

The Pollination Project's Daily Grant Program offers 365 microgrants of up to $500 each year to empower grassroots initiatives worldwide. This program aims to uplift volunteers and support projects that foster community-driven change. Eligible applicants include individuals and nonprofit organizations creating charitable projects. The initiative emphasizes inclusivity, accepting diverse proposals that contribute to a more just and sustainable world. With a commitment to social equity and environmental stewardship, the program reflects a vision of collective empowerment and community resilience.

Overview

NOTE: We welcome applications on a rolling basis and typically respond within 6-12 weeks depending on whether an application makes it to our second stage of reviewing. Our Vision We envision a world where individuals on the front lines are empowered to uplift themselves and their communities, where all children have equitable access to a quality education, where young people are empowered to reach their highest potential, where women and girls are free and protected, where our planet thrives in renewed health, and where animals are treated with compassion. It’s a world where humanity’s global diversity is celebrated as a strength that fortifies us all, and a world where local heroes, equipped with the resources they need, stand ready to support each other in times of crisis. Our Ultimate Goal Our ultimate goal is to amplify the light within each of us by funding impactful leaders, nurturing strong networks, and collaboratively building systems among talented leaders. In doing so, we strive to foster leaderful movements—movements filled with leaders who possess the capability to drive change from the front, the middle, and the back of the pack. Our Daily Grant Program The Pollination Project seeks to unleash goodness and uplift volunteers all over the world. To that end, each year through our pioneering Daily Grant program, we make 365 microgrants of up to $500 each. These grants are designed to kickstart a volunteer’s or grassroots organization’s work and give them the lift their project needs to thrive and grow. Our daily grantmaking began on January 1, 2013 and since then, we have funded a different project every single day. All qualified applicants in any funding area are considered within the guidelines of this program. What types of projects does the Daily Grant support? At The Pollination Project, our goal is to uplift volunteers who are creating a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all. We work towards that goal through our support of community-driven grassroots initiatives that empower volunteers and inspire others. This means that rather than narrowly defining the issues or types of work that we fund or the geographical regions in which we make grants, we instead choose to be led by our applicants. So long as a project fits our criteria, we can consider any charitable work anywhere in the world which moves us towards a better world.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We accept applications from individuals, groups, and startup not-for-profit organizations based anywhere in the world.Proposals must meet the following guidelines to be considered:For All Applicants:Your project must serve charitable community purposes and not personal gain.You/Your organization must not already be a recipient of TPP’s Daily Grant.Your project’s total budget must be under $10,000 USD.You can request up to $500 USD in TPP grant funding.You or your organization must be able to receive a wire transfer.For Organizations:Annual budget must not exceed $50,000.

Ineligibility

No paid staff (occasional professional services such as web design, accounting, etc. are allowed). No organizational promotion or advocacy for animal agriculture.Types of Projects We Do Not Fund:Animal farming activities or animal products (such as meat, eggs, honey, milk, and leather). Click here for more information.Academic and research projects.One-time donations.Beekeeping projects producing honey for sale or human consumption.Support for political parties, campaigns, or elections.Projects that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, age, or faith.Projects that evangelize or require beneficiaries to participate in faith-based practices.Items We Do Not Fund:Payments to a grantee or grantee’s family for their time or services.Synthetic/chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or fungicides.Non-recycled paper.One-time use disposable plastic products.