Meta Charity funding circle application

We have a relatively short application process that can get your application on the radar of a number of funders. In some cases, this will be all the information they need. In others, a specific funder or support staff might reach out for more information or to invite you to an interview. Our goal is to make our application process quick and easy for you, usually just requiring information that most organisations have already created. Sadly, we cannot respond to individual questions or give feedback on applications, and we will only contact those that seem like a good fit to one or several of our members.

We expect all applicants to have read “Meta Charity Funders: What you need to know when applying” to understand how to write your application. We have since updated the application procedure, but this post will still give you a sense of what a strong application looks like.

The application deadline is set at October 31st 23:59. Please only apply once.

General Remarks on writing a good application

When we review applications, we are often reading a large batch of applications at the same time. Therefore, writing succinct and clear applications that are easy to understand generally strengthens your chances of getting past the first screening. Limit your answers to the 1-3 most important points that a funder should know and do not make an effort to fill the word limits. Note that LLMs tend to make writing cloudy and generic.

We also appreciate honesty and see it as a positive sign when people flag uncertainties and risks of their projects.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Your E-mail*

Of the primary contact person

Organisation Name*

Organisation Website

Please give a succinct, one line description of the work you seek funding for*

You can explain in more details in a later question

Is your organisation operating as a registered charity?*

If so, in which countries do you have charitable status?

Sub-area you are focused on*

"Meta" category: What are the main ways your organisation creates impact?*

Please give a brief description of your organisation. Highlight what you have achieved thus far and what we should know about your organisation to understand the plans you are proposing in the next question. *

0/150

Please describe your plans for the coming 12 months (or less if grant duration is shorter). Focus on the end goals you want to achieve with this grant and how you will achieve them.*

0/250

Please list 1-3 SMART goals and give a quantitative estimate of the impact your plans will achieve if they were to succeed. Choose the metrics most appropriate to your project.*

0/175

Please link to your organisation's theory of change *

If you do not have a theory of change, please use this template to make one, but do not spend more than 30 minutes on it: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xa85WBgN-GTF0Rp2bp-DkTlWe1PhJTL9nt7EM9Pt9EU/edit?tab=t.0

How will you measure and track your impact?*

0/150

(Optional, answer if relevant) What organisations have tried to achieve the same as you? How will you differ from them and what have you learnt from their success/failures?

0/200

(Only if applicable) Link to the evidence base underlying your approach

0/200

Which of the following most closely resembles your funding situation?

I am fundraising for a particular project in my organisation and have not secured funds for it yetI am fundraising for a particular project in my organisation and have already partially secured fundsI am fundraising for the full budget of my organisation and have not secured funds for it yetI am fundraising for the full budget of my organisation and have already secured some fundingOther

What is your current funding gap for the next 12 months for this project in USD?*

I.e. what is your remaining fundraising goals from funding opportunities such as Meta Charity Funders. Please type the amount without dollar signs, commas and periods, so $100,000 is "100000"

What is the total budget for this project for the next 12 months?*

Please type the amount without dollar signs, commas and periods, so $100,000 is "100000"

(If different from last question) What is the total budget of your organisation for the next 12 months?

Please type the amount without dollar signs, commas and periods, so $100,000 is "100000"

Please briefly describe your funding situation (fundraising goals, current runway, who has supported you in the past?)*

0/125

Please roughly describe your budget (only the major categories, no need to get into details), or link to a document in which you have already made a budget before.*

Please provide the LinkedIn profile of yourself and the people most involved in this project (max 3). You can also link to a CV.*

What aspects of your project are most difficult and critical to your succes? What gives you confidence that you and your team can achieve this where others would fail?*

0/200

Do you consent to your application being shared with other potentially interested funders not inside the Meta Charity Funders network? We do not publish details of any applications publicly.*

YesNo

Anything else or any supporting documents you want to share?

Where did you find this funding opportunity?

Meta Charity Funding Circle: Application for funding Fall 2025

General Remarks on writing a good application

Contact Details

Quick Screening

Project Details

Financials

Track Record and Other

IMPORTANT: Check before submitting!