Vitamin Angels works to advance availability, access and use of micronutrients, especially vitamin A, among at-risk populations in need. It reduces child mortality worldwide by connecting essential nutrients with infants and children under five. ree annual grants of vitamin A supplements and multivitamins to permanent, locally registered NGOs working with children in the developing nations. Qualifying organizations must complete a grant application and agree to give granted vitamins only to children 6-59 months old who need them.
The Vitamin Angels Programs include Operation 20/20, a Vitamin A campaign and Thrive to Five, a multivitamin campaign.
Qualified organizations can apply to receive any of the following commodities donated by Vitamin Angels:
Operation 20/20
- 100,000 IU vitamin A for infants 6-11 months
- 200,000 IU vitamin A for children 12-59 months
- Albendazole (limited availability; donated with vitamin A only)
Thrive to Five
- Multivitamins for children 6-59 months
- Multivitamins for pregnant and lactating women
Vitamin Angels Grantee Eligibility Requirements
Vitamin Angels grants selected micronutrient commodities to qualified non-profit organizations able to connect essential micronutrients, especially vitamin A, with beneficiaries that meet three requirements, including:
Beneficiaries must be situated in the U.S., and/or within selected countries (generally consistent with WHO or UNICEF identified vitamin A deficiency priority countries) in Africa, Asia, or Latin and South America.
The deadline to submit applications is 31 October 2013. For more information, visit this link.
