VOLUNTEER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

There are many third-party grants and fellowships available to individuals entering into long-term volunteering projects. Researching individual grants and completing well-written, comprehensive proposals can be a great way to help you to your fundraising goal. LtN staff experienced in grant writing are available to help Program Directors design effective proposals. Here are some options to get you started:

All People Be Happy: The AllPeopleBeHappy Volunteer Service Award enables impassioned young people to give of their time and talents while expanding their understanding of people and communities living in poverty. Several MPI Program Directors have been awarded scholarships each year!

Christianson Fellowship: The Christianson Fellowship is awarded to individuals who have arranged their own work abroad programs.

DoSomething: DoSomething puts money directly into the hands of young people through community action grants to help turn dream projects into a reality and take existing projects to the next level.

Go Overseas: Two scholarships available for volunteers to travel abroad in the spring and fall each year. The award is (most often) distributed directly to the volunteer organization itself, which ensures that the funds are used entirely for the project.

Krista Foundation: Recipients join an ecumenical Christian mentoring community and receive a $1000 Service and Leadership Development Grant. Funds must be used to explore vocational interests and develop leadership and service skills while on assignment or shortly thereafter.

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award: Provides a stipend of $10,000 - $15,000 for a graduating college senior to volunteer for one year, either alone or with an established organization anywhere in the world.

Volunteer Forever: Participants in volunteer abroad, study abroad, intern abroad, teach abroad, and work abroad programs are invited to apply. Scholarship winners directly receive the proceeds and may use their scholarship for their program fee, airfare, travel insurance, or other trip expenses.

*ScholarTrips: ScholarTrips is a scholarship program that awards creativity and the desire to learn through travel. Since its beginning in 2004, it has awarded over $150,000 to students across the United States—and this year it could be you!

Other Fundraising ideas

Personal Support Letters:

Although it can be difficult to ask for financial support, friends and family often find it a privilege to support your volunteer abroad experience with LtN. Fundraising email templates and examples of personal support letters are available to accepted applicants upon request.

Corporate Support

Approaching small and large businesses is another proven and effective fundraising mechanism. Coupling your request with a detailed fundraising proposal can increase likelihood of success, and is a skill that many future employers deem valuable.

Fundraising Events

Many LtN participants have hosted successful fundraising events such as golf tournaments, auctions, and dinners. With good organization and foresight, these events can raise significant support for individuals and for specific programs.