Donor: The Hasanah Foundation
Location: Malaysia
Beneficiaries: Organisations
Project focus areas: Contribute to at least ONE of five impact areas - Education, Community Development, Environment, Arts & Public Spaces, Knowledge
Funding amount: Up to RM50,000
Project duration: 6-12 months
Application window: Open year-round. It is recommended to submit proposals at least 16 weeks before your start date
Review cycle: Quarterly
The Hasanah Micro Grant invites proposals aligned with the Yayasan Hasanah’s mission and at least one of its five impact areas: Education, Community Development, Environment, Arts & Public Spaces, and Knowledge. The grant prioritises community-led, locally grounded initiatives that are practical, creative, and ready to make a difference. Supported initiatives include:
- Capacity Building – Mentorship, training, or pilot projects that strengthen civil society organisations or community groups, enhance local knowledge, or improve implementation capacity, including research and evidence-informed community studies.
- Test and Pilot Innovations – New or untested ideas that creatively address social, environmental, or community challenges, encouraging experimentation, small-scale implementation, and learning for future scaling.
- Reach Diverse Target Groups – Projects that engage underrepresented, marginalised, or hard-to-reach communities, promoting equitable access to opportunities, resources, and knowledge, and fostering collaboration through shared learning.
- Responding to Emerging Needs – Rapid and flexible projects that address sudden or evolving community challenges, helping communities respond swiftly and fill urgent gaps with practical solutions.
Eligibility
The Hasanah Micro Grant is open to registered organisations in Malaysia, including:
- Non-profit organisations
- Registered NGOs
- Civil society organisations
- Community-based organisations
Learn more and apply here.
