The TEEEM Foundation is inviting nonprofit and charitable organisations to apply for its Community Impact Grants, worth US$5,000 to US$30,000. It suits community-based organisations and NGOs in our network working on education, youth, health, gender equity or local enterprise. The deadline is Sunday 1 November 2026.
At a glance
- Funder: The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM) Foundation
- Funding: three tiers: US$5,000–10,000 for small community initiatives, US$10,000–20,000 for growing projects, and US$20,000–30,000 for large-scale initiatives. Awards may be made in full or in part.
- Who can apply: nonprofit and charitable organisations working anywhere in the world
- Deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026. TEEEM gives no time or time zone, so submit by 11:59 PM (EAT) on 1 November at the latest.
What it funds
The grants back community-led projects that make a lasting, measurable difference. TEEEM gives priority to work that widens access to education, develops young leaders, improves food security and health care, advances women’s empowerment and gender equity, builds community infrastructure, or creates economic opportunity through enterprise. It looks for projects planned and run with the community rather than for it.
Who can apply
- Nonprofits, registered charities and international NGOs; US registration is not required (the form accepts equivalent registration documents)
- Organisations with sound leadership, governance and financial records
- Projects that can show measurable results and a plan to continue after the grant
- Grantees must submit a mid-year report (28 February 2027) and a final report (30 June 2027)
How to apply
Download the application form from the TEEEM Foundation page and complete it. Combine it with the required attachments (recent financial statements, registration documents, board list, organisational and project budgets) into a single PDF, and email it to Michelle Della Fortuna at michelle@teeem.org by Sunday 1 November 2026. The form asks how you would receive funds if you have no US bank account. TEEEM expects to finish reviewing applications by 13 November and to announce awards on 20 November 2026.
Source: TEEEM Foundation grant page and its Community Impact Grant application. TEEEM is a US-based nonprofit whose students, educators and donors fund community organisations around the world.