F ounded on the principles of community and exchange of information, eBay is the world-wide leader in person-to-person trading over the Internet. Our trading environment connects people around the world so they can trade and chat about their hobbies and passions. The eBay community is founded on the principal that people are basically honest and trustworthy. But more than that, by fostering open communication and exchange of ideas, this global marketplace can facilitate change and help people improve their lives and communities by linking people with common goals. Many individuals have used their own initiative to create their own charity auctions or to help those who have posted needs on the Giving Board find the resources they need. It is the eBay spirit of initiative and giving that the eBay Foundation would like to reflect and foster.

• We reflect the values and community orientation of eBay.
• We support organizations that provide tools, hope, and direction to those who seek new skills. They teach the teachers, who in turn help people recognize the potential in themselves to improve their surroundings, their lives, and their communities.
• We are like eBay -- clever, unique, passionate, and eclectic. We support organizations that implement programmes that have long-term implications and maximize the to do good in the world.

If your organization, program, or project meets these Guiding Principles, and maximizes benefits to the community by linking resources to obtain the greatest results, then proceed to our Grant Eligibility page.

Funding Focus & Cycles

Adults
(Sept for Oct)
Education | Job Retraining | Volunteerism

Community
(Dec for Jan)
Economic Revitalisation | Community Improvement

Global
(March for April)
Environmental | Global Impact

Please submit your grant application only during the cycle in which your organization, program and project fits the particular funding focus.

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Guiding Principles

Foundation History

Donations
1998
1999
2000

Interested in a Grant?