Malaria Advocacy Innovation Grants

Malaria Advocacy Innovation Grants 2007 Round Two - Africa
Deadline Date: December 10, 2007

The Innovation Grants for Malaria Advocacy is an initiative of the Malaria Consortium’s Mobilising for Malaria (M4M) programme which is supported by GlaxoSmithKline’s African Malaria Partnership.

The aim of the Innovation Grants for Malaria Advocacy is to promote and support new and original initiatives from civil society organisations (non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academic institutions, media), and community leaders.

The grants support ideas and partnerships that aim to reach new audiences in creative ways and to tackle issues such as equity, transparency, and accountability in Africa. The grants also aim to encourage the engagement of artists to amplify advocacy messages in African countries.

The grants are awarded annually to new initiatives in Africa. Five grants, ranging from US$5,000 to US$25,000, will be awarded in 2007:

* large grant up to US $25,000: only one possible award;
* medium grant up to US$10,000: two possible awards; and
* small grant up to US $5,000: five possible awards

Applicants from French speaking countries are encouraged to submit proposals.

The grants will not support:

* service delivery activities ;
* purchase of drugs, diagnostic test kits, health equipment, nets;
* purchase of information technology and photo equipment which are not central to the implementation of the project;
* projects outside Africa ;
* projects that are not run by African organisations;
* organisations/institutions already receiving funding for malaria advocacy from any source, or;
* individuals who are not working in partnership with an organisation or are not sponsored and based in an institution or organisation.

Application Information

Application deadline is December 10 2007. Applications will be accepted from established non-governmental organisations and institutions and from individuals associated with an organisation or institution, who meet the following criteria:

* evidence of experience in carrying out communications/media/advocacy activities;
* demonstrated involvement or interest in malaria related advocacy activities;
* capacity and necessary resources to implement and carry out the project and
* proof of legal status and accountability.

Applicants must identify clearly in their application the geographic area and groups they propose to reach through their project.

The application process has four stages:

* applications;
* shortlisting;
* final selection and
* grant awards.

The final selection will include a visit to each organisation/institution which has been short listed if appropriate with the aim of meeting project staff and reviewing the application in details.

Click here to download the application forms and more information:

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