SOMBATH SOMPHONE MEMORIAL FUND 2025
We provide a small grant to not-for-profit activities initiated by groups and individuals, especially by young adults (up to 35 years of age), who try to help marginalized and at-risk children/youth, families, and communities in need of emergency and/or humanitarian support, particularly in the area of education.
Priority Areas
- Community empowerment – To start-up work or activities to support community development or education.
- Organizational support – To sustain or strengthen work to provide emergency relief or humanitarian support, including education, especially for at-risk children and families.
- Scholarship – To cover full or partial tuition, fees, and other expenses for underprivileged children/youth who seek to complete basic-level education.
Who can apply?
We accept applications from non-profit organizations (NPOs), small groups, and individuals. We especially welcome creative and sustainable approaches to overcome challenges facing socially marginalized populations.
Geographical Coverage
Mekong Sub-Region
(Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Southwest region of China)
Project Term
Application Deadline: 28 February 2025
Announcement of Successful Applicants: March 2025
Project Implementation Period: April–October 2025
Deadline for Project Reports: 30 November 2025
Grantee Event with Project Presentations: 15 December 2025
