Tides Continues to Navigate the Complex Regulatory Landscape for International Grantmaking While Offering New Service Improvements

October 23, 2009 - Tides manages the complete international grantmaking cycle for many donors and institutions, from application processes and proposal review to communication with potential grantees; from expenditure responsibility to due diligence to compliance with government antiterrorist laws. Since 2000, Tides has facilitated and managed more than $80 million in international grants to over 80 countries, all with an impeccable record of compliance.

At Tides, we continually strive to improve upon client service and delivery. As we navigate the economic downturn felt around the world, we also realize that global giving is now more important than ever. With these two factors in mind, we are thrilled to inform you about significant process improvements for our international grantmaking program.

We have streamlined our international giving procedures without compromising due diligence. The goal is to make the process easier for our grantees and clients, and to optimize turnaround time on international grants. Among the most prominent developments are the following:

• The process for expenditure responsibility grants has been streamlined, expediting the time it takes for grantees to receive the funds after Tides’ approval.
• The pre-grant inquiry form and process has been consolidated, minimizing grantee burden, including the time it takes grantees to complete and return our forms, and thus for Tides to approve the grant.
• The validation period for grantee information has been extended: We will now consider grantee information valid for a three year period, greatly diminishing paperwork for the international organizations we support over the long term. 

Learn more about our international grantmaking services.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info(at)tides.org or 415.561.6400.