<a:black> Global Caring Month Volunteer Project Grants: Information & Application </a:black>
<a:black> What is the responsibility of nominating employees? </a:black>
Employees must partner with their chosen organization to finalize project details before applying.
Before submitting, ensure you and the organization align on:
- Project Scope: Alignment with a Global Caring Month theme and the intended community impact.
- Volunteer Logistics: Specific roles and the total number of volunteers required.
- Budget: A detailed breakdown of how the grant funds will be used.
Once these details are finalized, the nominating employee should complete the 2026 Ford Global Caring Month Grant Application using the organization’s input.
<a:black> What are the criteria for Global Caring Month grants? </a:black>
The Ford Volunteer Corps evaluates applications based on an organization’s mission and community impact. Projects submitted on behalf of employee teams are prioritized.
<a:black> Review Criteria: </a:black>
- Alignment: Clear community need that fits a Global Caring Month theme.
- Volunteer Scale: The number of employees required for the project.
- Budget Clarity: A specific, itemized breakdown of project costs.
- Tangible Impact: Clearly defined and measurable project outcomes.
<a:black>Ford Philanthropy Grant Policies </a:black>
Ford Philanthropy recognizes many organizations are worthy of support.
Unfortunately, budget and policy limitations prevent us from honoring all requests. Ford Philanthropy does not support:
- For the United States, Organizations that are not a 501c3
- Advocacy-directed programs, animal rights organizations, species-specific organizations
- Beauty or talent contests, sports teams, golf outings
- Day-to-day operations or debt reduction initiatives for businesses, labor groups or nonprofits
- Efforts to influence legislation or the outcome of elections, election of candidates to public office, voter registration drive or political contributions
- Endowments, fraternal organizations, organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status, private K-12 schools, religious programs or sectarian programs for religious purposes
- General operating support to hospitals and healthcare institutions
- Individual sponsorships related to fundraising activities, individuals
- Organizations that unlawfully discriminate in their provision of goods and services based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical challenge, age or status as a protected veteran.
All projects in the United States will be administered by Ford Philanthropy. Outside the United States, our partner GlobalGiving will administer the grant funds, including the nonprofit due diligence and verification.
<a:black>GlobalGiving Due Diligence</a:black>
For projects outside the U.S., selecting an organization already vetted by GlobalGiving significantly accelerates the grant process. GlobalGiving manages the vetting of every grantee to ensure all international projects comply with U.S. grantmaking regulations.
<a:black>If Your Application is Selected</a:black>
Ford Philanthropy maintains final discretion over project selection and grant amounts. Please note that approved grants may be less than the amount originally requested.
Next Steps & Responsibilities:
- Due Diligence: Ford Philanthropy or GlobalGiving will contact the organization directly to begin the vetting process.
- Coordinator Oversight: Project coordinators must ensure the organization submits all requested documentation promptly.
- Compliance: Failure to meet deadlines or provide required information may result in loss of grant eligibility.
- Reporting: All funded projects require a completed final report.
<a:black>Questions? </a:black>
Email volunteer@ford.com or visit the project information form below.