Spark Microgrants

Spark Microgrants empowers families in rural East and West Africa to overcome poverty through a community-driven approach that combines weekly village planning meetings with seed grants. By fostering collective decision-making and providing initial capital, Spark accelerates household nutrition and asset growth, with 89% of families eating more than one meal per day and assets rising 80% in the first year. The organization has successfully reached 325 villages across Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ghana, and Liberia, and now partners with governments and NGOs to scale the model to over 12,000 villages worldwide. Spark's distinctive blend of participatory governance and micro-grant financing creates sustainable, locally led development that can be replicated across diverse contexts. The company seeks professionals who are passionate about community development, data-driven impact, and cross-sector collaboration.