Victory in Chile! Court Blocks Power Plant
A proposed thermoelectric plant in northern Chile threatened to contaminate coastal ecosystems and local communities. On Monday, an appeals court shot down the proposal.
Global Greengrants Fund Advisor Wins ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’
Our West Africa Board Advisor, Nnimmo Bassey, has been awarded the 2010 Right Livelihood Award for his work defending communities in the Niger Delta against the exploitative practices of oil and gas corporations. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition!
Biggest Year Ever, Thanks To You! 800+ grants
We wrapped up our 2009-2010 fiscal year last month, and we’re thrilled to announce that it was the biggest year in Greengrants history. Since the first 28 grants we made back in 1993, Global Greengrants Fund has become the world’s leader in providing small grants to grassroots environmental groups – making more than 800 grants […]
Donor Profile: Jordan Ofek
Thirteen year-old Jordan Ofek decided he didn’t need gifts for his bar mitzvah. Instead, he asked friends and family to make gifts to Greengrants, and has now raised thousands of dollars to support communities across the globe.
Alliance Magazine Illustrates, Validates Greengrants’ Approach
This month’s issue of Alliance magazine, the leading publication for philanthropy and social investment worldwide, explores the value and niche role of small grants in bringing about change.