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Welcome International Visitors

How We Can Help You?


The International Visitors area is designed to help visitors from countries outside the United States, and to help people seeking information on international grantmaking by U.S. foundations. The Foundation Center does not track information on charitable organizations located outside the U.S. Similar organizations to the Foundation Center exist in Canada, Europe, and in other locations, and we've gathered links to various other philanthropic organizations in our links to nonprofit resources.

Frequently Asked Questions


Where can I find information on grants to non-U.S. organizations?

Is there a Canadian organization similar to the Foundation Center?

Is there a European organization similar to the Foundation Center?

What funding resources are available for international students?

Do you have another question? Contact our Online Librarian.

International News from Philanthropy News Digest


Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative Announces $50 Million for New Projects in Latin America 8/06/08

Ford Foundation Calls for Increased Focus on Social Dimensions of HIV/AIDS 8/05/08

Omidyar Network Pledges $10 Million to Support High-Impact Entrepreneurship 8/04/08

Gates Foundation to Invest in Savings Programs for World's Poor 8/01/08

Microfinance Groups Agree to Publish Interest Rates 7/31/08

Facts and Figures on International Funding


Map of International Grants

An interactive map showing grants awarded to non-U.S. recipients. The map includes a sample of the grants awarded between 2003 and 2008 by larger independent, corporate, or community foundations and grantmaking public charities. View the map»

FC Stats

Statistical data on U.S. private and community foundations funding outside the U.S. (Downloadable tables in PDF)

Distribution of Foundation Grants by Subject Categories
Top 50 Foundations Awarding Grants for International Affairs
Top 50 Recipients of Foundation Grants for International Affairs
Summary of Domestic and International Grant Dollars
Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants Outside the U.S.
Top 50 Non-U.S. Recipients of U.S. Foundation Grants

Funding Trends

International Grantmaking III International Grantmaking III — Prepared in cooperation with the Council on Foundations as an update to the 2000 International Grantmaking II study, this report examines perspectives on the post-9/11 funding climate and the current outlook for the field based on a 2004 survey of more than 60 leading U.S. international grantmakers.

Download highlights of the report (PDF)
Order the full report

Topical Resource Lists


Strengthening Global Civil Society
This resource list explores the international third sector and provides insight into the transnational cooperation and global philanthropy that have contributed to the development of civil society around the world.

International Directories of Foundations
Listed here are international, regional, and country-specific directories, and information about their contents.

Tsunami Relief and Recovery Efforts


Charitable organizations worldwide are responding to the crisis unfolding in the wake of the tsunami that battered countries across southern Asia and eastern Africa.

Selected list of relief efforts
Related news
Organizations providing assistance
Foundation Contributions to Tsunami Relief Efforts
Corporate Contributions to Tsunami Relief Efforts
Tools and Resources


Proposal Writing Short Course:

  • English
  • French
  • Mandarin
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish


    • Proposal Budgeting Basics:

  • English
  • Spanish


    • Reference Guides for International Students
    For non-U.S. citizens looking for financial support for education in the U.S.


    Catalog of Nonprofit Literature

    New Acquisitions
    Recent Foundation Center Library acquisitions about the philanthropic activities of, and in, countries outside the U.S.


    RFP Bulletin
    View requests for proposals for International Affairs/Development projects and organizations.


    Links to Nonprofit Resources — International Philanthropy
    The Foundation Center has selectively gathered and annotated links to the most useful Web sites serving the nonprofit sector.


    International Philanthropy
    and Youth
    Interviews with young philanthropists, information about volunteering or studying abroad, and links to web sites about international philanthropy and youth.


    From the Marketplace

    Recommended Publications for International Grantseekers
    The Foundation Center offers a collection of our publications especially designed to accommodate the needs of grantseekers outside of the U.S.

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