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This report defines and describes strategies for funders to reach underserved and marginalized communities, as well as incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles in international grantmaking. The report provides emerging practices that increase the incorporation of underserved and marginalized communities throughout the grantmaking process, including the preaward and application stages, project design and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Examples of such practices include simplifying applications processes, training local data collectors, and requiring reporting indicators that are useful for grantees to assess and further their work.

The findings from this report can support funders’, including Federal departments and agencies, U.S. philanthropic institutions, and multilateral organizations, pursuits in reaching underserved and marginalized communities through international grantmaking that incorporates more participatory models. While funding organizations vary by size, constraints, policy area, scope, and world area, these findings and suggestions can be tailored to meet their contexts and goals.

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Marrow, J., Gruman, C., Shah, N., and Campbell, N. (2024). Westat. International Grantmaking to Help Underserved and Marginalized Communities: A Review of Principles and Strategies for Funders. Chief Evaluation Office, U.S. Department of Labor.

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