Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Description

1) Objective

GCNg seeks to identify and support innovative, scalable ideas and interventions that leverage local contexts to address critical challenges in maternal, newborn, and child health, ultimately prioritizing human health and development. This RFP will provide seed grant funding up to Nigerian Naira 60 million per grant for a 12 to 15-month project implementation period. The final grant amount awarded will be determined based on the specific needs, scope, and proposed budget of the project.

Applicants are encouraged to submit realistic budget proposals that reflect the actual costs required to achieve their project goals. A maximum of ten (10) projects will be funded.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be affiliated with registered Nigerian institutions or organizations and have a proven track record of work in maternal, newborn, and child health. Projects must be implemented in Nigeria. They encourage applications from local and international collaborations; however, the lead applicant must be Nigerian.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Nigeria.

4) Budget

This RFP will provide Seed Grant funding up to NGN 60,000,000 (Sixty Million Naira) per grant for a 12 to 15-month project implementation period. The final grant amount awarded will be determined based on the specific needs, scope, and proposed budget of the project. Applicants are encouraged to submit realistic budget proposals that reflect the actual costs required to achieve their project goals. A maximum of ten (10) projects will be funded.

5) Application

The application deadline is 31 January 2025.