J. Kirby Simon ForeignService Trust Grants
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This trust funds practical community projects that improve the lives of children and adults, particularly through education, healthcare, housing, recreation, and income-generating activities. Previous projects have included school support, orphanage initiatives, medical care, home construction, playgrounds, sports activities, and livelihood programmes. Its distinctive focus is supporting projects that involve volunteer participation by foreign service personnel and their family members. Therefore, it is not a general-purpose global business grant: an applicant should demonstrate both a clear community need and a meaningful connection to the trust's volunteer-focused mission.
Requirements checklist
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The application must describe a practical project with a clear community benefit.
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Projects may focus on education, healthcare, housing, recreation, sports, or income generation.
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The proposal must explain the problem, intended beneficiaries, project activities, budget, and expected results.
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Applicants should demonstrate how foreign service personnel or their family members will contribute as volunteers.
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The application must be written in English.
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The trust does not require a fixed application form; applicants must follow the required six-section structure in the official application guidance.
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The proposal should include sufficient details to assess feasibility, costs, and the likely impact.
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The official guidance should be checked to confirm that the applicant's organisation and country arrangement are acceptable before submission.