Grant Applicants
A U.S. Nonprofit (501c3) status is not mandatory. While local organizational certification is appreciated, it is not required. Organizations should follow the instructions listed on Request to Apply and grant proposal.
Grant decisions are based on eligibility criteria, proposal quality, and alignment with funding priorities. A nomination or recommendation from a community partner might add credibility, but it won’t replace meeting the actual requirements.
Lisle Global Seed Grants are limited to a total of $5000 and expenditures need to be made during the calendar year for which the grant is made.
View the Eligibility Criteria for more information.
Once you’ve been accepted to complete the Request to Apply (RTA), your mentor becomes a crucial resource. If you already know your mentor from before, simply continue emailing them. If not, your mentor will be assigned to you in the approval letter for completing your RTA, along with their email information. We often find that virtual call platforms can be very helpful when discussing your project design.
Each project funded by Lisle must submit two reports: an interim report approximately three months into the project, and a final evaluation at the conclusion of the project’s activities, utilizing the final evaluation form. The evaluation must be completed within one month of the project’s conclusion. Failure to do so will disqualify your organization from future grants from Lisle.
For more information view the Grantee Reporting Requirements.
Yes, organizations meeting the eligibility requirements can reapply, as Lisle cannot fund all eligible applications each cycle.
Discuss your questions with both your mentor if you have been approved past the RTA process and/or the Lisle International office.