IF provides support to community organisations for community development activities, based on the principles of need, expected benefits, community ownership, sustainability, equity and transparency. IF is particularly interested in assisting the establishment and/or sustainable development of new and existing community based Not for Profit organisations. The nature of support is flexible and can include both financial and technical elements.

Community organisations seeking financial and technical support are encouraged to contact IF. When deciding to support an organisation, we base our assessment on:

• How the organisation or proposed activities align with our Guiding Principles.

• General selection criteria as outlined in our  Project Assessment Framework (29 kb)

We do not expect organisations to write a proposal using this format - it should only act as a guide. Instead, please send: a description of your community and organisation, including your current (or proposed) activities; the activities for which you would like our support (if there is a specific request); and the nature, and amount or type of the support being requested. We will reply to you within 4 weeks of receiving your information.

If you would like to be a Project Manager for IF, and have a project in mind, please also contact IF. We are especially interested in providing support if you already have an existing relationship with a community or community organisation.