GCLS

In the current situation of an ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which is an extraordinary test for all of humanity, community foundations have a huge role to play. As they are close to people on a local level, they can serve as both a source of information and a refuge of peace in these difficult days for us […]

Here comes our brochure about the second and third grant round! You have to read it! It is filled with best practices and a lot of good energy. Get inspired! Download GCLS brochure What is it about? All the stories collected in the brochure prove that change comes from the bottom up. Local communities across […]

Global Challenges Local Solutions Fund is the first European fund that connects community foundations and Sustainable Development Goals on the local level. Within three editions of the grant competition we supported community foundations from across Europe and collected many good practices that can serve as an inspiration for the others. Now, there are new big […]

Projects implemented by our grantees are frequently related to the following SDGs: SDG 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere, SDG 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all, at all ages, SDG 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, SDG 5. Achieve gender equality and […]

Our Grant Committee has selected the best projects in the III grant round. Here comes the list of our grantees: Ferencvaros Community Foundation The Usti Community Foundation Fagaras Country Community Foundation The Snow Mountain Community Fund Wiltshire Community Foundation Congratulations and good luck to all of them!  

Dear Europeans, good news: the second grant round is open! If you have the idea for a project connected to Sustainable Development Goals, apply for the grant up to 15,000 USD.   ABOUT THE FUND Global Challenges Local Solutions Fund is the first fund which connects CFs and Sustainable Development Goals. It is a grantmaking […]

Good news! Within the second grant round of our European Program we have awarded grants to 12 organizations. The list and map of grantees you can see below! Varna Community Foundation Pecs Community Foundation Charitable Foundation “First L’viv Foundation” Healthy City Community Foundation Bardejov Community Foundation Community Foundation Slagalica Odorheiu Secuiesc Community Foundation Association The […]

Dear applicants,   before submitting your application please read carefully the Grant Round Regulations It’s really important! The shorter version you can find in our FAQ   Good luck!

If you want to know how Community Foundations of Canada is taking action on the SDGs you have to read this article! It is full of advice and examples. You can find it HERE.