Deadline: 30 March 2015
The UBS Optimus Foundation invites proposals from organizations or institutions working in Nepal, Indonesia, Brazil and Mexico for ECD+ Integrating early child development and violence prevention program. The program should aim to achieve one or more of the following outcomes: cognitive development, socio-emotional development, reduced stunting, improved anemia, improved maternal and child health outcomes (including mental health), pre-numeracy/literacy skills, reduced behavioral problems and must aim to achieve reduced exposure to violence (child maltreatment and/or exposure to domestic violence).
Early child development focuses on the developing brain, an organ that governs future socialization, school achievement and life success. This call seeks projects that enable children to reach their full potential as of early childhood. Linking education, health and violence prevention interventions can have greater positive impact on a child’s development potential than addressing each discipline separately.
The Foundation will grant in between CHF 250,000 and 400,000 for projects of 12-24 months period.
Priority countries: Nepal, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico
Focus Areas (not limited to)
- Effective delivery of programs by Community Health Workers/paraprofessionals
- Programs linked to income strengthening interventions
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant can be any organization or institution including organizations and researchers involved in, education, violence prevention, child protection, public health or nutrition.
- Partnerships between NGOs, universities and/or research institutes is highly encouraged.
- Programs must include at least one or more of the following program components: early stimulation, maternal and child health, nutrition.
- Proposals must be submitted in English and must use the standard project proposal form which can be downloaded from the website.
- Proposals must be emailed electronically between 23 to 30 March 2015.
Complete project proposal includes – application form, budget, KPI form (using attached templates), project and organizational charts and a Gantt chart.
For more information, please visit UBS Targeted Call for Proposal.
