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what we do. The Open Society Foundations give grants to a diverse array of groups and individuals in more than 100 countries who work in different ways to promote democratic principles, human rights, and justice.
We look for grantees who have a vision and whose efforts will lead to lasting social change. The vast majority of our grants are awarded to organizations that we approach directly, but we do list some open opportunities below. Other funding opportunities are available through Open Society’s network of national and regional foundations.
How. we work. Every year, the Open Society Foundations give grants to groups and individuals that work on the issues we focus on—promoting justice, transparency, and open debate. We also engage in strategic human rights litigation and impact investing, while incubating new ideas and engaging directly with governments and policymakers through ...
Highlights of Our Work in the United States. In the United States, the Open Society Foundations work with organizations and individuals who seek to address profound racial, economic, and political inequalities, while funding efforts to prepare for the policy challenges of the future.
History of the Open Society Foundations - Open Society Foundations. George Soros began his philanthropic career in 1979, when he started by supporting scholarships for Black students at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and for Eastern European dissidents to study abroad. 1979. Starting to Build a More Open World.
How we fund. Every year the Open Society Foundations give thousands of grants to groups and individuals that work on the issues we care about: promoting democracy, transparency, and freedom of speech. 2,350+ Grants awarded to organizations and individuals in 2023. 100+ Countries represented by grantees in 2023.
Under George Soros’s leadership, the Open Society Foundations support individuals and organizations across the globe fighting for freedom of expression, accountable government, and societies that promote justice and equality.
