Process and Structure
Greengrants seeks to bridge the gap between those who can offer financial support and grassroots groups in developing countries that can make effective use of that support. To identify prospective grantees, Greengrants uses a volunteer network of advisors - experts in their fields who are knowledgeable about the pressing issues in their regions and able to identify grassroots groups working on these issues. Through this global network, the organization is able to grant money to groups working in local communities that otherwise would have little or no access to funding. This network keeps overhead costs low, while ensuring that grant dollars are reaching those who the organization feels are most in need and are best positioned to effect real change.
Each board develops a grantmaking strategy to fit the regional context and the advisors’ experiences. The advisors identify appropriate moments for strategic grants to grassroots groups. Global Greengrants Fund has supported a wide array of projects and groups over the years, from organic agriculture in India, to securing land rights for indigenous peoples in Brazil, to fighting dams in Mozambique.
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