Deadline: 15 March 2016
The Child Health Foundation is accepting letters of intent from health workers, investigators, or community organizations for innovative research or innovative service projects directed at improving the health of infants, children, and pregnant women.
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of children in low-income settings across the globe by empowering local communities to creatively solve their most pressing child health challenges. The Foundation has supported innovative approaches to adapting ORT to the health care and social situations in the U.S. and abroad.
Priority areas
- Development of sustainable biomedical and social technologies.
- Adaptation and implementation of technologies in local situations that may have widespread applications.
- Priority to projects on malnutrition, enteric diseases (water and sanitation), and respiratory diseases.
Funds Information
Scheduled disbursement of funds to successful proposals:
- US$4,000 at start of project.
- US$1,000 upon receipt of interim report which includes itemized spent funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any letters of intent from anywhere in the world will be considered.
- Proposals can be submitted by individuals (with organizational support). Organizations must be certified, that is, hold registration in the country of origin.
How to Apply
- Applicants need to send a one-page “letter of intent” .
- Letters of intent must be sent by email or regular mail via given website.
For more information, please visit Small Grants Program.
