GINGKO Encounter Grants 2026

The GINGKO Foundation is now accepting applications for its Encounter Grant Program 2026. This program is designed to foster mutual understanding, dialogue, and collaboration between communities in the MENA region and the West.

🌍 About GINGKO Encounter Grants

The Encounter Grant Program prioritizes projects that:

• Are led by individuals with MENA heritage or based in the MENA region.
• Involve collaborative initiatives with Western partners.
• Focus on underfunded regions.

🎁 Benefits of GINGKO Encounter Grants

• Grant Amount: Up to £3,000 per award, with up to three awards granted annually.
• Eligible Expenses:
  • Event and technology costs.
  • Travel and accommodation.
  • Marketing and communications.
  • General operational costs.
  • Up to 33% of the grant for small fees to organizers or contributors.
• Ineligible Costs:
  • Salaries beyond small fees.
  • Unrelated overheads.
  • Personal living costs.

✅ GINGKO Encounter Grants Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be individuals or teams leading projects in intercultural or interfaith engagement.
• Priority is given to:
  • Applicants from the MENA region or with MENA heritage.
  • Collaborative projects involving leaders from both MENA and the West.
  • Projects in under-resourced areas or countries.

📝 Application Date and Process

Step 1: Prepare Proposal

• Include:
  • Project overview, objectives, methodology, and timeline.
  • A comprehensive budget detailing all project costs and allocation of GINGKO funds.
  • A financial need statement demonstrating that the project cannot proceed without the grant.

Step 2: Obtain References

• Two professional references are required by 6 April 2026 (UK time):
  • At least one referee must have relevant professional experience with the applicant.
  • Academic projects require at least one academic referee.
  • References must be submitted via official or work email accounts.

Step 3: Submit Application

• Compile:
  • Proposal, budget, references, and supporting documents according to GINGKO guidelines.
• Submit through the official application portal.

📅 Application Deadline

06 April 2026

📌 Application Portal

• View details of GINGKO Encounter Grants.
• Apply for GINGKO Encounter Grants.

Take advantage of this opportunity to foster collaboration and understanding between the MENA region and the West!

• Grant amount: Up to £3,000 per award, up to three awards annually
• Eligible expenses:
  • Event and technology costs
  • Travel and accommodation
  • Marketing and communications
  • General operational costs
  • Up to 33% of the grant for small fees to organizers or contributors
• Ineligible costs: Salaries beyond small fees, unrelated overheads, and personal living costs