Philea has published a practical guide to help funders introduce or expand unrestricted funding through more flexible, strategic and trust-based grantmaking practices. Although funders and grantees increasingly recognise that unrestricted support can strengthen organisations, improve long-term sustainability and shift decision-making power towards grantees, its use remains limited. The guide addresses recurring concerns about control, accountability, reputational and compliance risks, and monitoring, evaluation and learning systems designed around project-based funding. Rather than dismissing these concerns, it provides definitions, practical scenarios, tools and examples to help funders identify how existing governance arrangements, legal frameworks and organisational cultures can be adapted. Read the guide here.
Source: Philea
