Pestalozzi Development Fund

How to apply

Established in 2019, the Pestalozzi Development Fund was created to enable Pestalozzi International Village Trust UK and Pestalozzi International Foundation alumni to set up or expand projects or activities of benefit to their own or other developing communities. We hope that access to small amounts of seed funding will allow our alumni to make an earlier and greater positive impact in the world.

We are particularly keen to support projects that contribute to making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality.

Since its inception grants of almost £116,000 have been made (December 2023).

The Pestalozzi

Development Fund

and how to apply

Established in 2019, the Pestalozzi Development Fund was created to enable Pestalozzi International Village Trust UK and Pestalozzi International Foundation alumni to set up or expand projects or activities of benefit to their own or other developing communities. We hope that access to small amounts of seed funding will allow our alumni to make an earlier and greater positive impact in the world.

We are particularly keen to support projects that contribute to making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality.

Since its inception grants of almost £116,000 have been made (December 2023).

“We are very thankful to receive this Grant from Pestalozzi International Foundation. Our intentions in helping Zambia achieve key indicators in the mother and child health segment and meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 will be able to move forward in a timely manner through the Promoting Safe Motherhood Initiatives in Lusaka’s Kanyama’ Sub District using the Mama’s Moments Maternity Kit and the Mama’s Moment Clean Delivery Initiative.

As the saying goes a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, I sincerely believe that this Grant Funding is the giant step forward and will affect over the 700,000 pregnant women in Zambia.”

John Muyangwa Mubita
Mama’s Moments Maternity Kits

Alumni may apply for a grant under the following categories:

  • Agricultural
  • Community development
  • Cultural or anthropological
  • Education
  • Environmental
  • Health
  • Social enterprise (offering employment)
  • Women’s empowerment

Consideration may be given to applications that fall outside these criteria on an exceptional basis and at the absolute discretion of Pestalozzi’s Trustees. Each project will be judged on its individual merit and should adhere to Pestalozzi’s values and ethos.

Grants of up £5000 are to be made available ranging from:
  • Small:
    Up to £500
  • Medium:
    £500 – £2500
  • Large:
    £2500 – £5000
Applications for more extensive projects requiring funds exceeding £2500 will need to demonstrate that there is match funding in place. This must be at least equivalent to the amount being sought from Pestalozzi.

Those applying for a grant must be able to evidence that their project will:

  • be delivered to local people;
  • address a demonstrated need; and
  • make a sustainable difference to the community.

Applications will be assessed once a year and must be submitted between:

  • Application period:

    1st January to 28th February (Midnight GMT)

Those who have applied will be informed of the outcome by:
  • Funding decision:

    By 30th April

Apply now

Please ensure that you read the Application Form Guidance and Assessment Criteria (at the end of the application form) before submitting your application.
Please e-mail your completed application to pdf@pestalozzi.org.uk

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