Light a Single Candle (LASC) Foundation has launched a call for applications for the International Grants Program.
The mission of LASC is to make a difference in the world. Coming from a perspective of faith in God and with gratitude for the many blessings God has provided, LASC seeks to use the resources we have been given to make the world a better place.
First-time applicants: Please register and complete a Letter of Inquiry. Your Letter of Inquiry will be reviewed by their staff, and you will be advised of any next steps.
Registered Users: Please log on and submit a request. Their staff will contact you with any next steps.
Light a Single Candle (LASC) Foundation does not fund schools, churches, healthcare entities & initiatives, governments or governmental agencies, for profit organizations, individuals, or any non-501(c) (3) USA based charitable organization.
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Projects to be funded will address one of the following Focus Areas:
a) Food support, security, and sustainability;
b) Social Entrepreneurship & Micro development;
c) Poverty relief.
Eligibility Criteria:
1) The recipient organization must be a not for profit USA based 501 (c) (3) public charity as defined by the Internal Revenue Service code;
2) Projects to be considered must be located within the following countries: Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, or Nicaragua;
3) Recipients must have staff and/or partners on the ground and include the local community in the project development and implementation.
The Board of Directors reviews proposals quarterly.
The next submission deadline dates are:
January 23, 2021 – will be reviewed in February;
TBD – will be reviewed in May;
TBD – will be reviewed in August;
TBD – will be reviewed in November.
Requests received after the deadline dates will be reviewed at the following meeting.
For more information, please visit https://www.lightasinglecandle.org/apply-for-grant/international-grants/
Friendly reminders:
1. Study similar calls (open and closed ones) that interest you to discover what they have in common and how you can think ahead/plan to apply = increase your chances of success!
2. Prepare/update paperwork (certificates and attests usually required by calls such this one);
3. Write (baby steps...) and discuss a project draft - to validate the priorities within your group and to train your grant writing skills;
4. Do not wait to find a call and then start writing your proposal/project. Start now!!!
5. Don't forget to visit regularly the World Pulse website and:
a) Go to Menu (left upper corner);
b) Click on Explore Topics OR Explore Regions;
c) Type the name of your country in the Search space;
d) Then search for offers that may suit you;
6. Share the opportunities that do not apply to you but can interest others;
7. Spread the word about your failures and achievements in grant requests. Yes, tell these stories too... They will enlighten and inspire your network;
8. Instead of copying this posting in order to share it, please forward the link of this page. Hence more people will get to know World Pulse!
Thanks, Ana.