Deadline: 1 January 2015
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is accepting grant concept notes from non-profit organizations in the developing countries that are focusing in one of the three fields – conservation, food and health. The foundation supports research, training and technical assistance projects that employ and/or train personnel from developing countries.
Projects demonstrating strong local leadership; promoting professional development in the conservation, agricultural and health sciences; developing the capacity of local organizations; and addressing a particular problem in the field are supported by the Foundation.
Average grant size is US$17,000. Grant request can be made for maximum US$25,000.
Grant Types
Conservation Grants aims to improve ecological and environmental conditions in the developing world. Research activities, training, and technical assistance efforts are supported under Food Grants.
Food Grants are allocated to efforts aimed at improving access to food for consumption in developing countries. To be eligible for the grants, projects should –
- Promote or develop specific sustainable agriculture practices with potential to advance science and practice in other countries.
- Develop new approaches that address fuel and resource problems related to food production and preparation in developing countries.
- Explore and refine innovative education and training interventions for small scale food producers and farmers.
- Advance new approaches to control pests and diseases affecting important food crops of developing countries
Health Grants are focused at programs that are preventive in nature. Research, technical assistance, and training projects are supported under Health Grants.
