Date: 06/06/2023

From: Committee for Grant Writing and Staff Development

To: The University Committee:

The Committee for grant writing and staff development has as one of its mandates to provide
resources for both local and international grants to the university community. The aim is to
share available grant opportunities within the university that can help to provide access to
grant opportunities which if collectively exploited, may attract grants to the University. We
are therefore delighted to share to the University community a list of some upcoming grants in
2023. We intend to routinely share this list on a bi-monthly basis. Find below a list of
upcoming grants:

1. UNICEF Innovation Funding Opportunity for Frontier tech solutions

US$100K in equity-free investments to provide early-stage (seed) funding to for-profit start-
ups developing frontier technology solutions that can positively impact the lives of the
world’s most vulnerable children and youth.

Requirements

Projects are assessed by UNICEF Innovation Fund team and recommended for funding to the
internal board. Companies need to fulfill the following mandatory requirements to be
considered for funding:

 Registered as a private company

 Registered in a UNICEF programme country (see list here)

Working on open source technology solutions (or willing to be open source) under the
following licenses or their equivalent:

 For software, a BSD license,

 For hardware, a CERN license and

 A CC-BY license for design or content, a CC-BY license

An existing prototype of the open source solution with promising results from initial pilots
Solution has the potential to positively impact the lives of the most vulnerable children
Generating publicly exposed real-time data that is measurable

Kind of Ideas/Companies Supported

 Project is developing new technology

 Project is expanding/improving existing technology/ platform (i.e. it will be in a place

where the technology is being used but will involve new tech being built)

 Project is a new application/ piloting new use case for existing technology (i.e little or no
new technology will be built and it will be used in the same place)

Benefits

All companies of the portfolio receive tailored support for product development,
building a business model, and user testing based on their own needs assessment. Startups
also gain access to the UNICEF Ventures team’s tech expertise, networks and platforms to
help them reach the stage where they can prove that their solutions work and tap into larger
funding sources.

Business Growth

A network of mentors help startup teams develop their business model and strategy around an
open source technology, to grow their company and ultimately profit.

Product Development

In addition to financial investment, startups and UNICEF Country Offices receive technical
assistance from the UNICEF Ventures team and dedicated expert mentors to help validate and
improve their solutions. Connections with partners provide valuable expertise on product
development.

UNICEF Network

Startups can leverage UNICEF Ventures’ dedicated Data Science team which hosts and shares
data platforms including RapidPro and Magic Box, access unique testing environments such
as drone corridors and country office programmes, and utilize corporate partners for potential
follow-on funding.
How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Innovation Funding
Opportunity for Frontier tech solutions

2. Fonds SUEZ Grants for Improving the Living Conditions of Individuals 2023
Fonds SUEZ Grants for Improving the Living Conditions of Individuals 2023 - 2024 ✅
Individual Grants 2023/2024 ✅ Personal Grants 2023/2024
Fonds SUEZ Grants for Improving the Living Conditions of Individuals
Applicants are invited to apply for the Fonds SUEZ grant program to combat exclusion by
favouring inclusion and consequently sustainably improving the living conditions and
autonomy of persons via access to essential services, social insertion and social harmony.
The Fondation SUEZ supports concrete actions in favour of:
Access to essential services (water, sanitation and waste) for disadvantaged populations in
developing countries;
The insertion of vulnerable populations thanks to employment and training in France; Social
harmony through education, culture and sport, in France.
Priorities
The Fondation SUEZ has set itself several priorities:
 To support and accompany development projects via financial and skills-based
sponsorship partnerships developed with international solidarity organizations, non-profit
making specialized institutions.
 To accompany humanitarian and emergency operations in the field of access to essential
services.
 To support and accompany insertion projects encouraging employment and training in
France. The Fondation is making a long-term commitment in this sense and is looking to
contribute towards the social and economic revitalisation of territories.
 To support and accompany social cohesion projects via education, culture and sport.
The Fondation hopes to contribute towards preventing the exclusion of young people, limiting
their marginalisation thanks to educational support projects and access to cultural and sporting
practices.
 To reinforce the expertise of local players and circulate expertise by supporting actions to
professionalize services, put in place specific training programmes and foster networking
between players.
 To boost innovation and research applied to the realities of the field in developing
countries, namely via the organisation of a Prize to reward and promote innovative projects
having proven their worth and which can be replicated.
Location / Implementation Zone
For access to essential service projects, the Fondation supports projects implemented in
developing countries.
It does not intervene in so-called developed countries within the context of the domain
considered.
The Fondation is looking to focus its actions on problems encountered in urban and peri-
urban areas: projects meeting this criterion will be studied as a matter of priority.
However, projects in rural settings will not be disregarded if they permit the management of
the services provided to be structured on a long-term basis.
The Fondation supports projects at a global level, including in zones where for safety reasons,
it will not be able to send personnel for project evaluation missions.
For projects dedicated to social insertion and cohesion, the Fondation focuses solely on
France.
Eligibility Criteria
 The Fondation supports projects proposed by project initiators with an associative legal
status and which have been legally established for at least one year prior to the date of the
submission of the project application.
 The Fondation does not support projects developed by individuals.
 The Fondation attaches a great deal of importance to how actions are relayed on the site of
intervention and gives priority to applicants which possess local divisions or which report a
very close partnership with a local structure.
Similarly, particular attention will be paid to:
 The clearly identified demand and the determination of the populations concerned to
contribute towards maintaining the service or activity to be created,
 Whether or not the project is of general interest,
 The commitment and support shown towards the project by local stakeholders: user
associations, local resident communities, local authorities etc.
 The correspondence of the project with the national or regional policies adopted in the
domain considered,
 Coherency with the other projects implemented on the same theme in the same
geographical zone; for access to essential service projects: resource preservation, integrated
management of the receiving environment, collection and treatment management…
 The search for efficiency and the sustainable improvement in the living conditions of
populations as part of a development process which respects the environment,
 The search for the sustainability of actions thanks to the relevance of the prior assessment
designed to measure the impacts of the project’s achievements
 Impact measuring thanks to indicators and assessment mechanisms based on transparency,
in conjunction – where possible – with the authorities in the countries concerned,
 The introduction of post-project monitoring, And, particularly for projects relating to
access to essential services, the existence of training to improve and manage services,
personnel training and awareness-raising actions among local populations with respect to
health and hygiene.
For more information and application details, see; Fonds SUEZ Grants for Improving the
Living Conditions of Individuals

3. Trisong Grants for Individuals and Organizations

Trisong Grants for Individuals and Organizations

Applications are now open for the Khyentse Foundation’s Trisong Grants
Program to identify and support organizations and individuals who are working to
promote mental health and well-being in the world.

Grants are intended to help develop programs that are grounded in the principles
of kindness and compassion.

Although projects don’t need to be expressly Buddhist, they should share values
that alleviate suffering and strengthen both physical and mental health.

They encourage applications for projects related to depression, anxiety, substance

abuse and addiction, prison outreach, domestic violence, end-of-life care or
hospice, mental illness, spiritual caregiving and pastoral counseling, and
psychosocial education.

They welcome disciplines and methods that offer innovative and practical
approaches to the complete range of factors contributing to basic well-being.

These may include traditional healing practices, psychotherapy, and related

medical treatments as well as creative proposals using art, dance, theater, music,
multimedia, and tech-based solutions like health apps.

Trisong Grants for Individuals and Organizations - Funding Information

Trisong Grant awards are generally in the $5,000 range, and occasionally more,
depending on the scope and needs of the project.

Trisong Grants for Individuals and Organizations - Eligibility Criteria

Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants are open to the public and aim to identify
and support organizations and individuals that are working to promote mental
well-being and resilience in the world.

Ineligible

Your application will not be considered if:

 You are requesting funds for a building and construction project.

 Your application does not adequately explain the budget and scope of the project.
 Your application is for a film project; they are not accepting proposals for film projects at
this time.

For more information and application details, see; Trisong Grants for Individuals and
Organizations

4. Grants for Strengthening the Contraceptive R&D Ecosystem in Africa

Grants for Strengthening the Contraceptive R&D Ecosystem in Africa

Background

Family planning is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce maternal, infant
and child mortality and contributes to the empowerment of women and families,
as well as to the expansion of opportunities for economic development.

In recent decades, there have been tremendous improvements in the reproductive

health of women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and dramatic
increases in use of modern contraception. As of 2019, more than half of the 1.6
billion women of reproductive age (15–49 years) living in LMICs want to avoid a
pregnancy so the need for contraception is great.

Globally, approximately 257 million women had an unmet need for modern
contraception—that is, they want to avoid a pregnancy but were not using a
modern method. Almost half of pregnancies in LMICs—111 million annually—
are unintended, with over 75% occurring among women who want to avoid a
pregnancy but are not using modern contraceptives.

While current contraceptives include exceptionally safe and effective options, not
all methods are suitable for or acceptable to all women at all stages of their
reproductive lives, and concerns about undesirable side effects remain a
significant barrier to greater uptake and continued use of existing methods.

As a result, women who desire to avoid pregnancy often find themselves without
viable options that meet their needs. Overall, among women with unmet need,
26% cite side effects/health risks as the primary reason for their non-use, with
24% reporting infrequent or no sexual activity.

Among undesired side effects, women report that bleeding changes

(longer/heavier periods, spotting between periods, and amenorrhea) are least
likely to be tolerated in a contraceptive and are a leading concern raised by
women who discontinue and/or avoid use of hormonal contraceptives. Fear of
hormonal use and its impact on health and fertility results in modern method non-
use in some women.

Despite this, innovation leading to new contraceptive products suitable for use in
LMICs has been limited. Much of the product development that has occurred has
been innovations in delivery of the same classes of hormones, which cause
similar side effects and do not fully address women’s underlying issues and
concerns.

Additionally, while the proportion

of women who have an unmet need for modern contraception is highest in Sub-
Saharan Africa, contraceptive R&D is very limited in Africa.

The Challenge

This RFP seeks innovations that contribute to development of safe and effective
non-hormonal contraceptives that meet the needs and interests of women and that
address key barriers in accessing and using currently available methods. We are
seeking non-hormonal contraceptives that are easy to access, discreet,
convenient, and non-invasive.

Additionally, it is important that these methods have tolerable side effects and do
not impact the menstrual cycle. This work will be led by Grand Challenges
Africa, a program of the Science for Africa Foundation with funding support
from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The ultimate goal is development of novel non-hormonal female contraceptives

that 1) provide safe and effective contraception, 2) do not contain sex steroid
hormones or rely on hormonal mechanisms of action (e.g., do not impact the
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis), 3) do not disrupt endogenous menstrual
bleeding patterns, and 4) are suitable and appropriate for use in LMICs.

The overall goal is to reduce the unmet need for contraception by enhancing
contraceptive uptake, continuation, and satisfaction among reproductive aged
adolescent girls and women who want to avoid pregnancy. Contraceptive product
innovation is required to achieve this goal.

Equally as important, is the goal to invest in local scientific capacity in LMICs in

particular to build and strengthen capacity of African scientists and institutions
to conduct R&D around development of novel contraceptive products.

This Grand Challenges Africa opportunity aims to expand locally led, gender-
equal R&D capacity in Africa and begin to foster a thriving contraceptive R&D
ecosystem on the African continent with a collaborative network of scientists
working together to innovate around contraceptive R&D.

This Grand Challenges request for proposals intends to fund awards of up to USD
$350,000 and for up to 2 years, based on the scope of the proposed project.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Grants for Strengthening
the Contraceptive R&D Ecosystem in Africa

5. International Community Access to Child Health Grant Cycle

International Community Access to Child Health Grant Cycle

International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) gives grants of

$2000/year for 3 years to pediatric healthcare providers and educators in low-
income and low-middle-income countries for programs that improve the health of
infants, children, or adolescents.

Each year, ICATCH selects up to 7 grantees. Once selected, each grantee will
receive technical advising in addition to the $6000 award.

This year, ICATCH will accept applications in the following categories: physical
or developmental disabilities, childhood or adolescent mental health, newborn
health, nutrition/malnutrition, and care of hospitalized children.

Eligible projects may provide clinical care to children; health education for
children, adolescents, or parents; or training for health care providers treating
infants, children, and/or adolescents.

All grants must include a project director living and working in the area being
served (as well as a codirector who may reside anywhere on the planet).

Applicants may be supported by an organization or apply individually.

Important Dates for This Grant Cycle

 Monday, October 31, 2022

Application period opens

 Friday, December 9, 2022

Deadline: Preliminary applications due

 Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Full application period opens for invited applicants

 Friday, March 1o, 2023

Deadline: Full applications due

 Monday, May 22, 2023

Awards are announced to applicants

 Mid-July 2023

Funding available to grantees

Webinar on Successful Grant Writing

Prospective applicants are also encouraged to join us on Wednesday, November 16, at 9:00
AM Central Standard Time (3:00 PM UTC) for a one-hour webinar with tips for successful
grant writing.

This information session will offer insights into proposal development, grant writing, and
what ICATCH is looking for.

General Application Information

ICATCH Grant Cycle

Each year, our annual call for proposals open in October or November, all applicants must
complete a brief preliminary application, and the highest-quality proposals are invited to
submit a full application.

At this stage, an application advisor is available to each applicant to provide brief feedback on
the full application prior to submission.

The full application is due in February or March, awards are announced in late spring, and
funds for the first year become available in July.

What Does ICATCH Fund?

Funds can be used to implement or expand a program that provides clinical care to children or
adolescents, health education for children and/or their caregivers, or training for health care
providers.

ICATCH does not fund research

projects, surveys, or assessments.

We limit our call for proposals to three to five designated areas of child health each year.

These program areas may vary from year to year and will be announced in the annual call for
proposals.

Topic areas may include neonatal health, school health, adolescent health, mental health,
infectious diseases, acute care, nursing care, developmental pediatrics, public health (child
focused), nutrition, telemedicine, or specific diseases.

What is the Grant Amount and Duration?

Grants are $2000 per year for 3 years.

The funds are distributed each July pending approval of a brief annual report after year 1 and
2.

We also require a final report at the end of year 3.

We do not allow all the funds to be taken at the start of the program.

Who Can Apply?

Grants are awarded to those working in child health care in low-income and low-middle-
income countries (according to current World Bank designation).

A project director and codirector must work together to carry out the program.

The director must live in or near the community where the program takes place; the Co-
Director can live in any country as long as he/she is very involved in the design and
implementation of the proposal over the 3-year period.

We welcome applications from pediatricians, other doctors, nurses, midwives, social workers,
dentists, community health workers, physical therapists, health educators—anyone who is
involved in child health care, or child health education in low-income and low-middle-income
countries.

How are Applications Evaluated by Reviewers?

Proposals are Judged Based on:

 Their fit with the ICATCH mission of helping local health workers or educators improve
child health in their communities, using collaboration with at least one other community
agency or partner group.
 The potential of the project to make a significant difference in the health and well-being of
children in the local community.

 How clearly the application questions are answered, particularly descriptions of project
goals, activities, and evaluation measures.

 The project’s potential for sustainability beyond the 3-year grant cycle and scale up or
replication in other communities to impact more children and families.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: International Community Access to
Child Health Grant Cycle

Some sites to sources for grants

1. https://www.advance-africa.com/African-Small-Grants.html

2. https://www.instrumentl.com/browse-grants/africa

3. https://youropportunitiesafrica.com/category/grants/

4. https://opportunitydesk.org/category/grants/

5. https://www.websearch101.com/web?q=grants%20for%20africa

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Signed: Dr. Godwill Engwa Azeh,
Chairman, Committee for Grant writing and Staff development