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The Pollination Project Seed Grant
Deadline: Rolling
92 viewsKey Details
Deadline
Rolling
Funding
Partial
Region
Global
Added on
22 Apr 2026
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The Pollination Project Seed Grant
About
The Pollination Project offers seed funding to uplift grassroots changemakers working to build a kinder, more compassionate world. This unique grant program provides up to $500 in funding to individuals, informal groups, and nonprofit organizations worldwide who are pursuing early-stage projects that create positive social change. What sets this opportunity apart is its community-driven approach – funding decisions are made by over 100 volunteer grant advisors, most of whom are previous grantees themselves. The program values relationship over transaction, offering not just financial support but ongoing connection to a global network of 6,000+ changemakers. Beyond the initial grant, recipients gain access to additional funding opportunities, capacity-building support, and connections with other funders, making this an ideal launching pad for passionate individuals ready to turn their vision for change into reality.
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Eligibility
- Individuals, informal groups, or registered nonprofit organizations based anywhere in the world
- Annual budget must be less than $50,000 for your group/organization
- Total project cost must be less than $10,000
- Must have started some level of work on your project (no purely conceptual ideas)
- No paid staff in your group/organization (volunteer-based only)
- Must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, age, or faith
- Ability to receive wire transfer or PayPal payment in US dollars
Benefits
- Seed funding of up to $500 for project implementation
- Access to a global community of 6,000+ changemakers and activists
- Opportunity to apply for additional one-time funding opportunities for existing grantees
- Capacity-building support and mentorship from experienced grant advisors
- Networking opportunities with other funded projects in similar geographic or issue areas
- Project showcase opportunities through articles, social media, and video features
- Support in connecting with other funders and donors after completing initial grant reporting
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How to Apply
- Visit the official website and complete the pre-screen quiz to begin your application
- Prepare detailed information about your project, including how you will use the funding
- Submit a complete application with all required documentation before the last day of any month
- International applicants must arrange for a reference to be submitted as part of the complete application
- Wait for review during the following month by volunteer grant advisors
- Receive funding decision notification at the end of the review month
- If selected, complete grant agreement and provide banking information for payment
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