Grants from TEEEM Foundation

The TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program is implemented by The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM) Foundation to provide financial support to nonprofit and charitable organizations. The foundation's activities are aimed at supporting initiatives that create sustainable, community-driven impact through education, empowerment, innovation, and service. Through the generosity of students, educators, donors, and supporters, TEEEM invests in organizations working to improve lives and strengthen communities around the world.

The main goal of the program is to build partnerships with organizations that share TEEEM's commitment to empathy, equality, entrepreneurship, and meaningful social impact. The foundation supports community-centered solutions that address the direct needs of local residents and engage community members in planning and implementation.

Financial support is provided within clearly defined priorities and timelines. Applications are accepted from registered nonprofit organizations and international non-governmental entities. Additional information about the foundation's mission and projects can be found on the official web portal TEEEM.org.

• Eligible types of organizations:
  • Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
  • International NGOs.
  • Registered Charities.
• Priority consideration criteria:
  • Empowering underserved populations.
  • Creating sustainable long-term impact.
  • Promoting educational access and opportunity.
  • Supporting food security and access to basic needs.
  • Improving access to medical care and community health initiatives.
  • Advancing female empowerment and gender equity.
  • Developing infrastructure that strengthens communities.
  • Supporting youth leadership and development.
  • Fostering entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.
  • Exhibiting strong financial stewardship and transparency.

• Typical grant award ranges based on project scope:
  • $5,000 – $10,000 — for small community initiatives.
  • $10,000 – $20,000 — for growing impact projects.
  • $20,000 – $30,000 — for large-scale community initiatives.
• Flexibility of requested amounts: Organizations requesting amounts outside these ranges may still be considered.
• Award amount: Funding may be awarded in full or in part based on available resources and program priorities.
• Use of funds: Any awarded funds must be used solely for the purposes described in the application.

• Programs addressing food security and access to basic needs.
• Initiatives improving access to medical care and community health.
• Educational opportunities and youth leadership development.
• Programs advancing female empowerment and gender equity.
• Infrastructure development that strengthens communities.
• Fostering entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to addressing community challenges.

• August 17, 2026: Application Opens.
• November 1, 2026: Application Deadline.
• November 13, 2026: Application Review Completed.
• November 20, 2026: Grant Awards Announced.
• February 28, 2027: Mid-Year Progress Report Due.
• June 30, 2027: End-of-Year Report / Final Impact Report Due.

1. Review guidelines: Review official program requirements and verify organizational eligibility.
2. Complete the application: Fully complete the official Community Impact Grant Application (Sections 1–15).
3. Gather documentation: Prepare proof of nonprofit status, financial statements, budgets, and supporting materials.
4. File preparation: Combine the completed application form and required supporting documentation electronically into a single PDF whenever possible.
5. Submission: Submit the complete application package via email by the application deadline (November 1, 2026) to:

• • Recipient: Michelle Della Fortuna (Vice President of Finance & Strategy)
  • Email: michelle@teeem.org

• Sustainable and measurable impact: Ability of the project to demonstrate sustainable and measurable community impact.
• Leadership and financial stewardship: Strong leadership and financial stewardship and transparency.
• Community engagement: Community-centered solutions and meaningful community engagement in planning and implementation.
• Educational and youth component: Educational opportunities and youth leadership development.
• Innovation and entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to addressing community challenges.
• Alignment with TEEEM values: Alignment with TEEEM's mission of empathy, equality, entrepreneurship, service, and global citizenship.
• Support for underserved populations: Focus on empowering underserved populations.
• Organizational capacity: Demonstrated organizational capacity, leadership structure, and a clear plan for measuring impact.

• Completed Community Impact Grant Application
•  IRS determination letter or equivalent registration documentation  
• Most Recent Financial Statements  
• Current Organizational Budget  
• Board of Directors List  
• Project Budget 

• Mid-Year Progress Report: Submission of a mandatory progress report due by February 28, 2027.
• Final Impact Report: Submission of a final impact report due by June 30, 2027.
• Financial accountability: Providing financial updates on the use of grant funds.
• Content and impact materials: Sharing photos, stories, testimonials, and other impact materials upon request (with appropriate permissions).
• Change management: Prompt notification to TEEEM Foundation of any significant changes to the funded project or budget.
• Engagement: Willingness to provide virtual or in-person project updates.

• No guarantee of funding: Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
• Accuracy of information: The information contained in the application must be true and accurate.
• Authority: The organization must have the authority to submit the request.
• Use of funds: Any awarded funds will be used solely for the purposes described in the application.
• Right to request additional documents: TEEEM Foundation may request additional documentation during the review process.
• Notification of changes: Significant changes to the project or budget must be communicated promptly.
• Reporting compliance: The organization agrees to comply with all applicable reporting requirements.
• Decision criteria: Funding decisions are based on mission alignment, organizational capacity, demonstrated need, sustainability, and anticipated impact.
• Award scope: Funding may be awarded in full or in part based on available resources and program priorities.