Notes¶
Specialized Regions and Fields- use online grant inquiry for details
Ford Foundation¶
Our Approach to Grant Making¶
A fundamental challenge facing every society is to create political, economic and social systems that promote peace, human welfare and the sustainability of the environment on which life depends.
We believe that finding solutions to the world’s most complex problems requires engaging the people and the communities closest to them, including men and women from diverse backgrounds and all levels of society.
We work mainly by making grants or loans that build knowledge and strengthen organizations and networks. These methods of problem-solving reflect our mission and the diverse ways we support grantees. They also describe a model of philanthropy that the foundation has pursued for more than 70 years: To be a long-term and flexible partner with innovative leaders of thought and action.
We make grants from our New York headquarters and our regional offices in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Russia.
Regions¶
- Andean Region and Southern Cone
- Brazil
- China
- Eastern Africa
- India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Mexico and Central America
- Middle East and North Africa
- Russia
- Southern Africa
- Vietnam and Thailand
- West Africa
Fields¶
- Arts and Culture
- Civil Society
- Community Development
- Development Finance and Economic Security
- Education and Scholarship
- Environment and Development
- Governance
- HIV/AIDS
- Human Rights
- Media
- Religion, Society and Culture
- Sexuality and Reproductive Health
- Workforce Development
