I'm the founder and Executive Director of the Global Greengrants Fund (http://www.greengrants.org).

Greengrants makes small grants to grassroots envionmental groups in developing nations. We believe that these groups are key to solving intractable problems and halting cycles of poverty, powerlessness and environmental destruction. Our grants offer hope and tap the energy of communities where other sources of support are unavailable. There is no better investment than supporting passionate people with great ideas.

We make grants (typically $500 to $5,000) to grassroots groups in some of the world’s most despoiled and impoverished places where other sources of support often are not available. Since our first grant in 1993, Greengrants has made more than 2000 grants to groups in 107 countries.

To find grantees Global Greengrants Fund relies on nearly 120 volunteer advisors around the world. Linked in a network of regional and global advisory boards, these volunteers allow us to capitalize on the expertise of people who know first hand where the most urgent and promising work is happening. Their generosity and dedication are key to our efficient and low-cost grantmaking model.