A global initiative to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries was launched in 2006 with funds from Michael R. Bloomberg. A competitively awarded grants program is an important part of the Initiative. The grants program supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions. The grants program is managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. In the first eight rounds of the grants program, 147 grants were approved in 46 countries.
Which countries are eligible?
Approximately two-thirds of the world’s tobacco users live in fifteen countries: China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Ukraine, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Poland.
Who can apply for a grant?
Governmental and non-governmental organizations based in eligible countries can apply for grants.
- Governmental organizations include, but are not limited to, national Ministries, state/provincial authorities and affiliate offices.
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with relevant advocacy experience aimed at changing or implementing policies.
Applicants must be recognized legal entities capable of entering into contractual arrangements, receiving foreign funds and assuming legal and financial obligations.
NGO applicants cannot be the recipients of financial support from any tobacco product manufacturer or the parent, subsidiary or affiliate of a tobacco product manufacturer.
Proposals can be submitted for grants from US$50,000 up to US$500,000 per year. Short-term, one-year or two-year project proposals will be considered.
Funding levels should be consistent with the scope and capacity of your organization. Cost reasonableness is a factor in the consideration of proposals.
Submitting your ideas for a project
Applicants should first submit a short “Project Idea” using the online system. The deadline for submitting Project Ideas is 15:00 hours, US Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5 hours) on Friday, 28 January 2011.
For more information, visit this link.
