Foreign grants are available for most regions of the world.
Large administrative organizations often channel foreign aid grants. In the United States USAID is the largest provider of foreign grants. Numerous international organizations provide grants to impoverished regions. Some grants focus on specific issues such as vaccinations or education while others are more general. Individuals who wish to contribute to foreign grants can do so by giving to larger organizations that aggregate donations to provide grants to areas and individuals who most need them.
USAID
USAID is the administrative body charged with organizing, distributing and administering United States foreign aid grants. USAID is a part of the U.S. Agency for International Development and is active all over the globe in hundreds of countries. Many different programs receive grants through USAID. More information about eligibility, grant amounts and applications can be found online.
United Nations
Another large administrative organization distributing foreign aid is the United Nations. As with USAID, the U.N. does not limit itself to particular geographic regions or types of aid (such as medical or education). U.N. grants are not usually given to individuals and are often relatively large in scope. Often the U.N. awards grants in conjunction with foreign-based organizations. The U.N. website contains a list of current grant programs as well as eligibility requirements and applications.
Grants for Individuals
Large-scale grants can benefit entire countries or regions. However, even individuals can participate in foreign aid grants. Organizations such as the Global Fund for Women provide opportunities for people wishing to contribute to worldwide efforts to help impoverished families materially. Managed through these organizations, small private donations can make the largest impact and help those people who most need grants.
