The Smart Villages Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1145689
The Smart Villages Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1145689. The register describes its activities as: “The charity promotes integrated rural development in developing countries - in particular to harness innovative technologies (such as off-grid sustainable energy and ICT) to act as catalysts to create local services and productive uses that generate sustainable social and economic impacts for local communities.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £849 and spending of £10k.
Verified 19 days ago69 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
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What The Smart Villages Foundation funds
The Smart Villages Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
How to apply to The Smart Villages Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Smart Villages Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Smart Villages Foundation
Is The Smart Villages Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Smart Villages Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Smart Villages Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Smart Villages Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Smart Villages Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Smart Villages Foundation reported income of £849 and spending of £10k.
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