TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program 2026

Overview

The TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program is an international funding initiative designed to support nonprofit and charitable organizations that create sustainable, measurable, and community-driven solutions. The Foundation prioritizes projects developed in collaboration with communities rather than simply for them, ensuring a credible path toward lasting impact.

Funding is generally structured across three main tiers:

Community Grants ($5,000–$10,000): Intended for local projects and grassroots initiatives serving specific groups, neighborhoods, or underserved populations.
Growth Grants ($10,000–$20,000): Designed to help organizations expand successful programmes, reach more beneficiaries, and scale existing interventions.
Transformational Grants ($20,000–$30,000): Support comparatively ambitious initiatives with the potential for long-term, sustained community change.

Organizations may request amounts outside these typical ranges based on genuine project need. Awards may be funded fully or partially depending on available resources and priorities.

Eligibility

The programme features a global orientation, open to various types of charitable entities:

U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations
International NGOs
Registered charities and organizations holding equivalent nonprofit documentation

Eligible projects generally align with core focus areas such as education and youth development, health and essential needs, equality and empowerment, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, community infrastructure, and sustainable community impact. Organizations without a U.S. bank account may still apply by explaining how grant funds will be legally received and administered.

How to Apply

The application process involves preparing your materials and submitting them electronically:

Download and complete the official application document from the TEEEM Foundation website.
Gather all required supporting documentation, including financial statements, IRS determination letters or equivalent nonprofit registration paperwork, board of directors lists, and project budgets.
Combine your completed application and supporting materials into a single PDF file where possible.
Submit the application package electronically to Michelle Della Fortuna, Vice President of Finance & Strategy, at [email protected].

Deadline

The application period closes on 1 November 2026.

Overview

Funding is generally structured across three main tiers:

Community Grants ($5,000–$10,000): Intended for local projects and grassroots initiatives serving specific groups, neighborhoods, or underserved populations.

Growth Grants ($10,000–$20,000): Designed to help organizations expand successful programmes, reach more beneficiaries, and scale existing interventions.

Transformational Grants ($20,000–$30,000): Support comparatively ambitious initiatives with the potential for long-term, sustained community change.

Organizations may request amounts outside these typical ranges based on genuine project need. Awards may be funded fully or partially depending on available resources and priorities.

Eligibility

The programme features a global orientation, open to various types of charitable entities:

U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations

International NGOs

Registered charities and organizations holding equivalent nonprofit documentation

How to Apply

The application process involves preparing your materials and submitting them electronically:

Download and complete the official application document from the TEEEM Foundation website.

Gather all required supporting documentation, including financial statements, IRS determination letters or equivalent nonprofit registration paperwork, board of directors lists, and project budgets.

Combine your completed application and supporting materials into a single PDF file where possible.

Submit the application package electronically to Michelle Della Fortuna, Vice President of Finance & Strategy, at [email protected].