Non-governmental organizations are funded through what may be termed conventional and unconventional means or sources. Conventional sources are donor based while non-conventional sources refer to funds from fundraising. In many countries the private sector is the major source of funding for NGOs. This is especially true for countries that have a wealthy booming private sector. Corporate agencies both local and international groups have an agenda of social responsibility to enhance their host communities and even beyond. They get to do this by funding NGOs around them. The World Bank placed NGOs into 2 categories namely, operational which focuses on developmental agenda and advocacy NGOs which are dedicated towards promoting specific courses. Sometimes an NGO may fall under both categories.

There are a number of agencies and organizations that provide grants of varying sizes to underdeveloped and developing countries. The size of funding or donations depends on the type of agency offering them. Below is a list of agencies that donate to ngo in Nigeria. These agencies give small grants or donations to grassroots NGOs. To qualify for most of these grants there is no need for extensive reporting or complex analysis of the success of the NGOs project. It also does not require lengthy proposals. This makes it suitable for new or small NGOs. They just need to prove that there is an existing project.

ISTAT foundation humanitarian grant: the ISTAT foundation grants program offers funding to ngo around the world that aim for the advancement of commercial aviation. The grants committee provides funds for educational platforms such as camps and workshops that are dedicated to boosting knowledge about the aviation industry. They also provide funding for humanitarian agencies that use the power of aviation to save lives and alleviate suffering. Applications are closed for the year 2022. However, you can keep in touch with their activities via their website https://foundation.istat.org/Programs/Grants.

Google grants for NGOs: they are also known as 'ad grants' or 'Google ad grants'. It is a system where Google provides NGOs with an in-kind donation of $10,000 in monthly ads funding. This gives greater visibility to the NGO and increases traffic to their websites' landing pages which increases the potential for online donors, volunteers and other forms of support that NGOs might require.

Ford foundation: the Ford foundation began investment in the late 1950s in the Western parts of Nigeria. Their focus is on partnerships between governments and civil society organizations to promote good governance that would sustain peace and reduce poverty and social exclusion. In recent times their grants making has focused on projects that promote democratic values and engage citizens in advocating for their social and economic rights. Here's a link to apply for a grant from Ford foundation. https://www.tfff.org/how-we-fund/grants

Bill and Melinda Gates foundation: this organization invests in programs that provide pre-postnatal care as well as immunization programs. They aim to make Nigerian children, mothers and families in general live healthier lives and have opportunities to lift themselves out of poverty. They also provide assistance to smallholder farmers. Their operations in Nigeria began in 2012. So far, their investments have included support for efforts aimed at eradicating polio, increased agricultural production and gender equality. They partner with the government and private organizations to achieve their objectives. Here's how you can get in contact with the foundation. https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/contact

Nigerian humanitarian fund: the Nigerian humanitarian fund was launched in February 2017. It is a funding system that supports Nigerian NGOs to respond to pressing and critical emergencies. It is funded by the United Nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs. Funds are directly available to national, international and local NGOs. The NHF supports immediate response to crises and deteriorating human conditions. Intending recipients of such funds are thoroughly assessed before being given funds and the projects are strictly monitored. Here's more information on the NHF.

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