Apply for a Grant
Apply for a Grant
Empower Your Mission with Funding
At IDFM we help amazing organisations around the world with both technical and financial support through our annual grant giving. We provide grants of up to £1,000 to registered charities, NGO and NPOs. Unlike most grant funds we do not require you to have 3 years of audited accounts or a track record of deliverable project outcomes. What we are looking for is ambitious, hardworking and passionate organisations who are making a real world difference where £1000 could make a transformational difference to their organisation. These grants are ‘non-earmarked’ which means you tell us about the amazing work you do and we provide funding with no strings attached- meaning you can use that funding in whichever way will most benefit your organisation- such as core cost, salaries, fundraising, capital purchase or program expansion. Each grant that is given out requires a 6 month summative and 12 month cumulative report- depending on the nature of the application.
2025 Key Themes
IDFM is especially focused on supporting projects that align with one or more of these themes:
Address local needs to prevent suffering (physically or mentally)
Support humans or animals which are forgotten by society
Helping those to help themselves (with a focus on sustainability)
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
Although we are unable to provide feedback on every application, we do aim to offer feedback to the top 25% of unsuccessful submissions. Applications are accepted year-round, with winners announced annually in mid-December.
How to Apply
Fill out this google form with your charity and project details Apply Here
Use this application as an opportunity to refine your grant writing. Stand out by:
- Emphasizing your unique selling point (USP)—what makes your work distinct?
- Highlighting why your organization is best suited to deliver this program.
- Explaining the urgency of your solution—what will happen if this issue remains unaddressed?
Want to take your grant writing skills to a new level?
Join an IDFM Grants Master course as well as regular training, application support, and donor analyses to help sustainably you build your grant portfolio.
