Building the Infrastructure for Locally-Led Development
We create the systems, partnerships, and capacity that enable grassroots organizations to access resources and scale their impact sustainably.
Launching 2026
Grassroots Consortiums: Strategic Thematic Investments
We're evolving from small, individual project grants to larger, strategic Grassroots Consortiums. By grouping verified organizations by intervention area, we enable funders to make transformative investments that create systems-level change across multiple communities.
Each consortium brings together vetted, investment-ready grassroots organizations under a shared outcome framework, with transparent reporting and measurable community impact.
Our Thematic Focus Areas (2025-2028)
Climate Action & Conservation
Reforestation, waste management, sustainable agriculture, water restoration
Education & Youth Empowerment
School access, meals programs, digital literacy, vocational training
Health & Wellbeing
Menstrual health, maternal support, community healthcare
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Clean water access, sanitation infrastructure, community hygiene
Refugees & Humanitarian Relief
Emergency response, displacement support, livelihood restoration, community integration
Investment Goal
Minimum Investment: $250,000 over 3 years
Why Consortiums?
Support multiple organizations with one strategic investment
Create sector-wide impact rather than isolated projects
Aggregate data and insights across similar interventions
Demonstrate systems-level change and local leadership
Our Foundation
Committed to Grassroots Organizations
We empower community-based organizations by removing the barriers to global funding and professionalizing their operations for long-term sustainability.
- Access to verified, diverse funding opportunities globally
- Capacity building in ESG, management, and compliance
- Connection to strategic regional networks and partnerships
- Reduced transaction costs in managing complex donor relations
- Visibility to global funders
Our value proposition
Committed to Strategic Funders
We provide a de-risked entry point into complex community-based giving through a trusted pipeline of investment-ready organizations.
- Trusted pipeline of verified, investment-ready organizations
- De-risked entry into complex community-based giving
- Transparent due diligence and rigorous reporting frameworks
- Amplified impact through efficient resource deployment
- Data-driven insights on grassroots impact and efficacy
- Visibility as pioneers in locally-led development
Sector Leadership
We don't just fund, we convene, research, and advocate for systemic change in how resources flow to grassroots organizations.
Nairobi Roundtable for Strategic Partnerships
AUGUST 2025Co-hosted with US-Africa Initiatives, bringing together Catalyst Now, East Africa Philanthropy Network, Kenya Community Development Foundation, LVCT Health, Microsoft Research Africa, U.S. Embassy to Kenya, and 15+ organizations to explore innovative pathways to sustain grassroots work.
Expert Panel on Emerging Financial Models
NOVEMBER 2025Hosted during Catalyzing Change Week alongside Instiglio, EPIC Africa, and Catalyst Now, spotlighting result-based financing and community enterprise approaches.
Research & Learning
We aggregate data, document best practices, and share insights that inform policy and practice across the social impact sector.
Ready to Partner With Us?
Whether you're a funder looking for verified organizations or a grassroots organization seeking support, we're here to help.