Apply for Funding – Empower Grassroots Solutions Across South Asia

Apply for Funding – Empower Grassroots Solutions Across South Asia

Apply for Funding – Empower Grassroots Solutions Across South Asia

Who can Apply?

We provide grants to small NGOs, indigenous groups, local schools, and grassroots initiatives working on conservation, sustainable land use, climate literacy, and poverty reduction projects. Our funding is specifically designed for organizations that face challenges in securing large-scale funding.

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Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

01

Small NGOs or community-led groups

We support grassroots organizations that are locally rooted and often overlooked by large funders. If you're a small NGO or a community-led group working on the ground, this grant is designed for you.

how to apply

1

Read Our Priorities

Ensure alignment with our sectors. Review past funded projects.

1

Read Our Priorities

Ensure alignment with our sectors. Review past funded projects.

1

Read Our Priorities

Ensure alignment with our sectors. Review past funded projects.

2

Prepare Your Proposal

Download and fill in our grant template: goals, budget, impact, sustainability.

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Prepare Your Proposal

Download and fill in our grant template: goals, budget, impact, sustainability.

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Prepare Your Proposal

Download and fill in our grant template: goals, budget, impact, sustainability.

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Submit Application

Email to: grant@ngo.org Subject line: Grant Application – [Project Name]

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Submit Application

Email to: grant@ngo.org Subject line: Grant Application – [Project Name]

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Submit Application

Email to: grant@ngo.org Subject line: Grant Application – [Project Name]

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Review Process

Reviewed by our team + partner NGOs (4–6 weeks).

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Review Process

Reviewed by our team + partner NGOs (4–6 weeks).

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Review Process

Reviewed by our team + partner NGOs (4–6 weeks).

5

Funding Agreement

Selected projects sign agreement with milestones & reporting terms.

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Funding Agreement

Selected projects sign agreement with milestones & reporting terms.

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Funding Agreement

Selected projects sign agreement with milestones & reporting terms.

6

Advisor Support

Each grantee is assigned an Impact Advisor for guidance.

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Advisor Support

Each grantee is assigned an Impact Advisor for guidance.

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Advisor Support

Each grantee is assigned an Impact Advisor for guidance.

impact advisors

(Mentorship & Support)

(Mentorship & Support)

(Mentorship & Support)

Each grantee is matched with an Impact Advisor from our expert network. These mentors help you stay on track and grow your impact.

How Impact Advisors Help

Regular check-ins

(weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) to monitor progress.

Regular check-ins

(weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) to monitor progress.

Regular check-ins

(weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) to monitor progress.

Expert advice

on overcoming challenges during implementation.

Expert advice

on overcoming challenges during implementation.

Expert advice

on overcoming challenges during implementation.

access to network

of conservationists, researchers, and sustainability experts.

access to network

of conservationists, researchers, and sustainability experts.

access to network

of conservationists, researchers, and sustainability experts.

guidance on scaling

the project or ensuring long-term sustainability.

guidance on scaling

the project or ensuring long-term sustainability.

guidance on scaling

the project or ensuring long-term sustainability.

grant categories

grant categories

Conservation Grants

Funding for species conservation, habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection projects.

Conservation Grants

Funding for species conservation, habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection projects.

Conservation Grants

Funding for species conservation, habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection projects.

Land Use & Ecosystem Grants

Supporting projects in sustainable farming, pollution removal, and agroecology.

Land Use & Ecosystem Grants

Supporting projects in sustainable farming, pollution removal, and agroecology.

Land Use & Ecosystem Grants

Supporting projects in sustainable farming, pollution removal, and agroecology.

Climate Literacy Grants

Providing climate education materials, workshops, and sustainability training.

Climate Literacy Grants

Providing climate education materials, workshops, and sustainability training.

Climate Literacy Grants

Providing climate education materials, workshops, and sustainability training.

Matsya

Lets connect

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Matsya

Lets connect

matsyahasta@gmail.com

© 2025 Matsya NGO. All rights reserved.

Matsya

Lets connect

matsyahasta@gmail.com

© 2025 Matsya NGO. All rights reserved.