Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program for Community-Led Development Projects 2026

The Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program is a funding initiative designed to empower Liberian communities to identify, design, and implement projects that address their own development priorities. By supporting locally led initiatives, the program strengthens community ownership, builds local capacity, and promotes sustainable development outcomes across Liberia.

📋 About the Program

The Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program focuses on:

• Empowering Liberian communities to lead their own development projects.
• Strengthening community ownership and building local capacity.
• Promoting sustainable development outcomes.

🎁 Benefits

• Maximum grant amount: USD 3,000 per project.
• Grants support project-specific costs only.
• Funding cannot be used for general operational or administrative expenses.
• Grants cannot be the sole source of funding for the implementing organization.

Note: Projects must demonstrate additional support, partnerships, or in-kind contributions where possible.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

• Be nonprofit organizations or NGOs.
• Be officially registered in Liberia.
• Provide proof of legal registration.

Preference is given to:

• Liberian-led organizations.
• Organizations with a proven track record in community development.
• Groups with experience working directly with target communities.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 31 March, 2026.
• To apply, visit the Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program Application Portal.
• Submit your application through the application form.

For more details, visit the Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program page.

• Maximum grant amount: USD 3,000 per project
• Grants support project-specific costs only
• Funding cannot be used for general operational or administrative expenses
• Grants cannot be the sole source of funding for the implementing organisation