Location: 1569 Solano Avenue, #643, Berkeley, 94707 CA
EIN: 46-0675457
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Reviewer 256 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
The Pollination Project is one of the few funders which will help new nonprofits get started. The grant is only $1,000 but it's a base. They are interested in broad range of issues, but enthusiastically fund environmental projects. There is a requirement that you use renewable sources, organic foods, etc. if that is included in your proposal. We needed to source a caterer that provided organic food and recyclable serving utensils. If you have questions, they are responsive and will help you meet your deliverables.
Arizona
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Good
Good
If you are funded, your organization will receive mention in The Huffington Post, a huge benefit in applying for other grants.
They fund a $1,000 grant every day. Our first proposal was not funded. Keep trying.
Address human needs and creative ideas.
5 to 10 hours
Thanks for the feedback and glad to know the Huffington Post article is a good benefit! We work hard on that piece so it is always nice to hear it is useful.
Reviewer 767 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Really look around the non profit world and see if you can find any alternatives for funding. Are the startup costs for a 501 worth it?i.e. Incorporation, attorney, accountant are just the start. The Pollination Project is really the easiest and best in helping start ups.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
Before 2014
Good
Super easy
Good
I get the reports of their funding activity, as I also contribute to their work. Am amazed at the breadth of their work. They are all over the world doing somethings really innovative.
Avoid the non profit world until you have some sort of track record. Grantors in general are a rather insecure group. The laws and rules need to be brought into the current world. Start with Crowdfunding, or some one like that. Try local close to home, like civic clubs.
They are "good people"
Is not limited in any way, except to the usual. Communicates - and treats everyone with respect.
10 to 15 hours
Wow, you are very kind. We take pride in supporting start up efforts and so glad that we were able to help you!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Make sure you are applying for something tangible - donors like to see measurable impact.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
New York
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
5 to 10 hours
Great feedback- thank you so much. One thing we are really struggling with is the balance between just believing in people and their dreams- and measurable impact. Thanks for identifying that tension since we believe not everything needs to be measured; but as a funder, it is hard to translate that belief in practice. Thanks for being part of the Pollination Project's grantee community!
Reviewer 326 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
The Pollination Project is a compassionate organization that supports grantees to flourish and sustain their projects. They believe that both people and compassionate projects can drive change. They support their grantee network with trainings, collaborative networking, and opportunities to receive funding through impact grants. They listen and support grantees through their work by taking time to follow up on reports, connecting through social media and e-mails, and even phone calls. The Pollination Project funding model and support is one of a kind! Every foundation should consider moving towards this type of funding model. The projects that they fund are successful because of the support, which leads to grantees impacting local and global issues. The support, training and networking opportunities that The Pollination Project helps grantees meet their grant goals and beyond.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Texas
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Good
Very accessible. They provide a closed Facebook Group for grantees to share project news, updates, and opportunities for collaboration. They respond and support grantees through e-mail and teleconference when needed. Very open and ready to help their grantees.
Good
This funder is accomplishing their philanthropic goals through giving $1,000 seed grants every day to compassionate people and projects that are changing lives in communities across the globe. They are seeding compassion through their grantee networks, which are seeding more compassion throughout the world.
Share your funding model with more granting organizations and corporations.
Listening with compassion
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What a great review and thank you for all these kind words. We are absolutely honored to work with you, and to learn from you too. Thank you for all you do to make the world better.
Reviewer 200 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The grant application is so clear-cut and easy to submit. It is all online, but I would recommend having a powerful, definitive mission statement and project outline ready before you begin. If you are serious about social change and have a promising way to actuate the proposed project, you have a great chance of receiving funding.
Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
New Jersey
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Nothing. TPP is amazing as-is.
They have great communications on all accounts. Throughout the application process to their social media engagement with grantees, I am so impressed.
5 to 10 hours
Thank you for your awesome feedback and for your work in the world. We are so honored to be one of your investors and proud to have you in our global community. Thanks also for letting us know how long the process took- we strive to get it down far below 5-10 hrs so it is good for us to have this info so we can look at this and try to do it better.
Reviewer 689 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
Most simple and easy to apply grant making organization. quick steps to follow through within 30-45 minutes of application process.
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Good
Excellent
Good
Pollination Project aims to empower local grassroots leaders around the world to become agents of change and transformation in their own communities.
reduce the time for processing applications to a maximum one months (30 days)
Most reliable grant making organization
Believing and supporting individuals put their dreams to reality.
2160
Thank you so much for your review and your great work in the world! We are really appreciative of the feedback about the faster funding cycle. We agree it would be so much better if we could have a 30 day maximum decision period, and haven't been able to do it with our global team of advisors and the logistics of navigating their input. But this is something for us to aim for and glad to know it is important to you so we can prioritize it. Thanks again for all you to in the world! So proud to work with you.
