Deadline: 23 February 2015
The Demand Generation Working Group (DGWG) of the United Nations Commission on Life Saving Commodities for Women and Children (UNCoLSC) is currently accepting applications for small grants to support the development and implementation of demand generation communication strategies in Nepal. Organizations working in Nepal can submit their proposals that complement country-specific RMNCH priorities by identifying opportunities and gaps in demand generation for the prioritized commodities.
The small grants will support the work of relevant stakeholders to develop demand generation communication strategies and implement activities that strengthen demand generation efforts for the 13 prioritized reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) commodities identified by the UNCoLSC.
The UNCoLSC was established as part of the global Every Woman Every Child (EWEC) movement, which seeks to mobilize and intensify global action to address the main treatable health challenges like death during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and early childhood being faced by women and children in the poorest countries.
Two grants of up to US$20,000 per grant will be awarded to the selected candidate.
Program Activities
- Develop and implement a demand generation communication strategy using the guidance and tools provided in the I-Kit, with objectives and related activities that aim to increase the demand for and use of one or more of the 13 priority commodities, based on the country’s national RMNCH priorities.
- Strengthen information sharing between NGOs and other implementing partners working on various RMNCH demand generation efforts by contributing to the community of practice and sharing your experience using the I-Kit on the online collaboration space Springboard .
- Develop a case study based on the grantee’s experience in using the I-Kit to develop and implement a demand generation communication strategy. More guidance on the format and content of the case study will be provided after the grant is awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organizations must be registered / incorporated as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) or nonprofit organization in Nepal; local organizations will be prioritized.
- Applicant organizations are strongly encouraged to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the RMNCH commodity and demand generation environment within their country.
- Familiarity with their government’s approved communication and/or demand generation strategies and policies.
- Demand generation experience to improve RMNCH.
- Strong experience and demonstrated ability to work in partnership with other RMNCH-focused organizations – membership/leadership in communication and demand generation networks and alliances is strongly desired.
- Applicant organizations are expected to demonstrate relevant examples of previous work in demand generation for health commodities, as well as successful partnerships and collaborations.
- Existing coalitions and consortiums are encouraged to submit applications. The consortium must identify one lead agency who will apply on behalf of the consortium or coalition partners.
How to Apply?
- All application materials must be submitted only via email before deadline.
- Applicants will receive confirmation of their submission within 24 hours.
For more information, visit UNC RFA Nepal 2015.
