TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program

Nonprofit and charitable organisations can apply for USD 5,000–30,000 to deliver sustainable, community-driven initiatives through education, empowerment, innovation and service. TEEEM prioritises strong local leadership, measurable impact, responsible financial stewardship and meaningful community participation.

Funding levels

• Community Grants: USD 5,000–10,000 for local projects and grassroots initiatives

• Growth Grants: USD 10,000–20,000 to expand successful programmes and increase community impact

• Transformational Grants: USD 20,000–30,000 for larger initiatives with long-term potential

Requests outside these ranges may still be considered. Awards may be funded fully or partially, depending on available resources and programme priorities.

Who can apply

TEEEM accepts applications from nonprofit and charitable organisations, including 501(c)(3) organisations, international NGOs and registered charities. Applicants should demonstrate:

• Sustainable and measurable community impact

• Strong leadership, governance and financial stewardship

• Community-centred planning and implementation

• Innovative or entrepreneurial approaches

• Organisational capacity to deliver the proposed project

• Alignment with TEEEM’s values of empathy, equality, entrepreneurship, education and service

The application asks whether the organisation has a U.S.-based bank account capable of receiving grant funds. An organisation without one must explain how funds would be received and administered if selected.

Funding priorities

Priority may be given to initiatives that empower underserved populations; expand educational access and youth leadership; address food security and basic needs; improve medical care and community health; advance female empowerment and gender equity; strengthen community infrastructure; build livelihoods and economic opportunity; engage community members; and demonstrate measurable, sustainable results.

Required application content

The application covers the organisation’s mission, leadership and governance, organisational capacity, alignment with TEEEM’s values, community participation, demonstrated need, project activities and timeline, measurable outputs, long-term outcomes, monitoring, sustainability, risks, funding request and detailed project budget.

Required attachments

• Completed Community Impact Grant Application

• Most recent financial statements

• IRS determination letter or equivalent nonprofit registration documentation

• Board of Directors list

• Current organisational budget

• Detailed project budget

• Annual report, if available

A strategic plan, letters of support, photographs and other supporting materials are optional.

How to apply

Download and complete the official application. Combine the signed application and supporting documents into one PDF whenever possible and email it to Michelle Della Fortuna, Vice President of Finance & Strategy, at michelle@teeem.org by 1 November 2026.

Selection and reporting

Applications are assessed according to mission alignment, organisational capacity, community need, sustainability and anticipated impact. Successful organisations must provide a mid-year progress report, final impact report, financial updates, impact photographs and stories where requested, and notice of significant project changes.

The published timeline indicates that application review should be completed by 13 November 2026, with awards announced by 20 November 2026. The mid-year report is due 28 February 2027, and the end-of-year report is due 30 June 2027.