TEEEM Community Impact Grant
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Quick Answer
Grants of US$5,000-30,000 (about ₹4.75-28.5 lakh) from the TEEEM Foundation for nonprofits and NGOs worldwide running community-led education, health, equality and livelihood projects.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- TEEEM Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 November 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by TEEEM Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The 2026 cycle of the TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program is closed: applications ran from 17 August to 1 November 2026, with awards announced on 20 November 2026. The foundation's page gives no dates for a next cycle, so watch teeem.org/foundation.
The programme funds nonprofit and charitable organisations that build sustainable, community-driven solutions through education, empowerment, innovation and service. Grants range from US$5,000 to US$30,000 (about ₹4.75 lakh to ₹28.5 lakh). The application accepts international NGOs and registered charities as well as US 501(c)(3) organisations, so an Indian NGO can apply; it is a worldwide programme, not an India-only one. It is for nonprofits, not for-profit startups.
What the programme offers
There are three sizes. Community Grants of US$5,000 to 10,000 (about ₹4.75 to 9.5 lakh) back local projects and grassroots initiatives. Growth Grants of US$10,000 to 20,000 (about ₹9.5 to 19 lakh) help expand programmes that already work. Transformational Grants of US$20,000 to 30,000 (about ₹19 to 28.5 lakh) are for large-scale initiatives with long-term potential. Requests outside these ranges may be considered, and awards can be funded in full or in part. This is grant money, not equity or a loan.
Who can apply
Applicants should be nonprofit or charitable organisations. The form lists US 501(c)(3)s, international NGOs and registered charities. Your work should fit one of TEEEM's funding areas: education and youth development; health and essential needs such as food security and community health; equality and empowerment, including women's empowerment; entrepreneurship and economic opportunity; community infrastructure; or sustainable community impact. TEEEM prefers solutions built with communities rather than imposed on them. It suits established grassroots NGOs with a track record and clear budgets. It is a poor fit for a for-profit company or an organisation with no registration papers. Indian recipients of foreign money should check FCRA, FEMA and tax treatment with an adviser before applying.
How to apply
Download the Community Impact Grant Application from the foundation page and complete it. Gather the attachments listed in the application, which include recent financial statements, your registration documents (the IRS determination letter or the equivalent for your country), a board list, an organisational budget and a project budget. An annual report, strategy plan and letters of support are optional. Combine the application and all materials into a single PDF and email it by the deadline. The application also asks whether you have a US bank account that can receive funds; if you do not, you explain how the grant would be received. A practical tip: make a single clean PDF with the form first and the attachments in the order the form lists them, because the whole submission travels as one file.
How applications are judged and what happens next
TEEEM reviews applications against mission alignment, organisational capacity, community need, sustainability and anticipated impact. It prefers measurable community impact, strong leadership and financial stewardship, community-centred solutions, youth development and innovative or entrepreneurial approaches. In the 2026 cycle the review finished on 13 November and awards were announced on 20 November 2026. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
About the TEEEM Foundation
TEEEM stands for The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission. It is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 and based in New Jersey. The foundation believes lasting change starts with local leaders who understand their communities' needs, and its values are empathy, equality, entrepreneurship, service and meaningful social impact.
Things to check before you apply next time
- Reporting. Funded organisations submit a mid-year progress report, a final impact report and financial updates, and may be asked for photos, stories or testimonials. They must also tell TEEEM about significant changes to the funded project.
- Receiving the money. Plan early how an Indian NGO would receive a US-dollar grant, since the form asks.
- Dates. The site's own text lists the deadline as 1 November while also calling the cycle closed; confirm the next window before you start work.
- Email delivery. Applications are emailed, and the page we read does not give the address, so use the one in the application form.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
TEEEM gives Community Grants of US$5,000–10,000 (about ₹4.75–9.5 lakh), Growth Grants of US$10,000–20,000 (about ₹9.5–19 lakh) and Transformational Grants of US$20,000–30,000 (about ₹19–28.5 lakh). Requests outside these ranges may be considered, and awards can be funded in full or in part. Grantees report through a mid-year progress report, a final impact report and financial updates.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
TEEEM reviews applications on mission alignment, organisational capacity, demonstrated need, sustainability and anticipated impact, with priority for community-driven solutions, measurable outcomes and strong financial stewardship. In the 2026 cycle the review was completed on 13 November and awards were announced on 20 November 2026.
Application Process
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Download form
Download the Community Impact Grant Application.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Indian NGO apply for the TEEEM Community Impact Grant?
The application lists international NGOs and registered charities alongside US 501(c)(3)s, so an Indian NGO can apply. If you have no US bank account, the form asks you to explain how funds would be received. Check FCRA and tax treatment with an adviser first.
How much can we ask for?
Community Grants are US$5,000 to 10,000, Growth Grants US$10,000 to 20,000 and Transformational Grants US$20,000 to 30,000. Requests outside these ranges may be considered, and awards may be full or partial.
What does TEEEM fund?
Education and youth development, health and essential needs, equality and empowerment, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, community infrastructure and sustainable community impact. It prefers solutions built with the community.
Is it a grant, loan or equity?
It is a grant to nonprofit and charitable organisations. The pages we read do not describe any repayment or ownership terms.
Is the 2026 round still open?
No. The 2026 cycle ran from 17 August to 1 November 2026 and is closed. Awards were due on 20 November 2026, and no next-cycle dates are published.
What documents do we need?
The application lists recent financial statements, an IRS determination letter or equivalent registration documents, a board list, an organisational budget and a project budget. An annual report, strategy plan and letters of support are optional. Everything goes in one combined PDF.
How do I submit the application?
You download the form, complete it, combine it with your attachments into a single PDF and email it to TEEEM by the deadline. The page we read does not give the address, so use the one in the application.
What reporting is required if we are funded?
A mid-year progress report, a final impact report and financial updates on how funds were used. TEEEM may also ask for photos, stories or testimonials, and expects notice of significant changes to the project.
Is there a fee to apply?
The pages we read do not mention an application fee.
When are results announced?
In the 2026 cycle, review was completed on 13 November and awards were announced on 20 November 2026. For a future cycle, watch the foundation page.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
