Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 (up to €150,000 Unrestricted Funding)

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Applications are open for Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026. The Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 provides flexible, unrestricted funding of up to €150,000 over three years to locally led organisations addressing multidimensional poverty. It focuses on long-term impact through trust-based philanthropy, supporting community-driven, evidence-based solutions. The programme prioritizes local leadership, systemic change, and reduced administrative burden.

The Dana foundations funds locally led organisations that address the many, interconnected dimensions of poverty (from education and health to livelihoods, equality, and climate resilience) recognising that poverty is more than a lack of income. The programme emphasizes long-term impact by enabling organisations to implement sustainable, community-driven solutions.

Program Objectives

The programme aims to:

Address multidimensional poverty through integrated interventions
Strengthen long-term community impact
Support locally designed and led solutions
Promote systemic change targeting root causes of poverty

It focuses on empowering organisations closest to the communities they serve.

Key Focus Areas

Multidimensional Poverty Solutions

Education access and quality
Health and well-being
Livelihoods and economic empowerment
Equality and social inclusion
Climate resilience

Grant Details

Multi-year funding: 3-year grants allowing our grantee partners to plan ahead and invest where needed
Unrestricted funding: trusteeing our grantee partners to decide how best to use funds to advance their mission
Simplified reporting: reduced administrative burden so organisations can focus on their work
Average grant size: €50,000 per year (€150,000 over 3 years)

Eligibility Criteria

Your organisation should meet the following criteria:

Annual budget under €500,000
Locally-led: Governed and staffed primarily by people from the communities you serve
At least 2 years of operational history
Multidimensional approach: Your work addresses multiple, interconnected aspects of poverty (such as linking health with livelihoods, education with gender equality, agriculture with environmental protection, etc.)
Geographic focus: Operating in areas with high levels of multidimensional poverty
Legal status: Registered as a non-profit/NGO or equivalent.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply:

Check Eligibility: Ensure your organisation meets budget, leadership, and location criteria.
Complete the online application form and upload the documents listed below. When submitting documents, prioritise detail over presentation. A working draft with full financial details will provided more useful details than a polished summary that leaves out the substance. The evaluation system reads for content, so the more specific and complete your documents are, the better. Documents can be written in English, French, Spanish or Arabic. You will be asked to upload the following documents:
- Registration certificate
- Conflict of interest policy
- Annual accounts
- Financial management manual
- Safeguarding policy
- Monitoring & Evaluation framework
- Risk register
- Strategy document
- Project proposal

Noted: Documents must be uploaded in the correct section or they will not be considered.

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Application Deadline: 31 December 2026