Diversity and Equal Opportunity

In its work throughout the world, the Ford Foundation seeks to promote pluralism and equal opportunity and to end discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or gender. This effort is shaped by the conviction that all segments of society benefit from pluralism and equal opportunity, and that diversity is not merely compatible with excellence but actually promotes it.

The Foundation pursues these goals in three related ways. First, a number of its grants and loans are designed to promote pluralistic and just societies around the world and to increase opportunities available to historically disadvantaged groups. Second, it strives for broad representation on its own board and staff, recognizing that without such diversity the Foundation's ability to achieve excellence in its grants program would be constrained. Third, the Foundation has adopted a policy that seeks to encourage diversity in the boards and staff of the organizations receiving its grants and loans. In reviewing grant applications, the Foundation's standard practice is to consider, among other factors, the degree to which individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives are engaged in an applicant's program.

When and How to Apply

Applications are considered throughout the year. Normally applicants may expect to receive within two months an initial indication of whether their proposals are compatible with the Office's program interests and budgetary limitations. Foundation grant requests can be directed to any one of the Program Officers, or to the Representative, at the following address:

The Ford Foundation

Praia do Flamengo, 100/12° andar 22210-030 Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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