Our grants

Funding to fight inequality.

Advancing justice starts with supporting the individuals and institutions working tirelessly to address the underlying drivers of inequality. We fund a range of organizations around the world that align with our programs.

Please note we do not accept any unsolicited grant proposals by mail, email or phone. For more information please visit our grant opportunities page.

Avoid scams

There are individuals using Ford’s name without authorization suggesting that funds are forthcoming if they pay a fee. These messages are fraudulent. Please note that the foundation never charges a fee in connection with its grants.

Awarded grants

Our database features grants made today and dating as far back as 2006. To delve deeper into our past grantmaking, annual reports from 1950-2012 can be viewed in the governance and financial statements archive.

Grantmaking at a glance

View a snapshot of our grantmaking in 2023.

Grants database

See grants we have awarded since 2006.

Understanding our grantmaking

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How we make grants

How does an endowment work? How does grantmaking help fuel social change? These videos break down the essentials of grantmaking and explain how the foundation operates.

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Building Institutions and Networks

Because tackling inequality requires endurance, we have dedicated $2 billion of our budget to help strengthen social justice institutions. We call this effort BUILD.

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Other resources

Because our funds are limited, we welcome you to learn more about other philanthropic organizations that may be able to further your work.