Call for Proposals: Sombath Somphone Memorial Fund 2024

Download the Guidelines and Application Form HERE 👇


2024 Guidelines Request Funds from the Sombath Somphone Memorial Fund

The International Network of Engaged Buddhists – INEB, based in Bangkok, Thailand, announces the availability of small grant funds through the Sombath Somphone Memorial Fund. Applications can be submitted by non-profit organizations, or small groups and individuals from countries in the Mekong Sub-Region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the southwest region of China).

The project implementation period is May 1 through October 31, 2024.

Objectives of the Fund:

  • To provide full or partial scholarships, especially to marginalized children and young people seeking to complete their education in schools or colleges.
  • To provide small grants to active young adults (up to 35 years of age) to initiate start-up work or activities for youth in community education or development.
  • To support organizations working to provide education or humanitarian relief to at risk children and families.

Amount of funds Requested – Applicants may request up to 3,000 USD.

Geographic Target Area

The target area of the recipients will be from countries in the Mekong Sub-Region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the southwest region of China).

Target groups

  • Marginalized children
  • Active and socially engaged young adults
  • At risk children and families in need of emergency supports and/or humanitarian assistance

Application deadline is 31 March 2024.

Please submit the completed application to [email protected]

Download the Guidelines and Application Form HERE 👇

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