The Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation offers grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 USD per year to support projects that address pressing issues in conservation, food security, and public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Here are the key details:
About the Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to promoting:
- Environmental conservation
- Food production and security
- Public health improvements
It aims to find solutions for underfunded issues, especially in regions where funding is scarce. The Foundation primarily supports applied research, pilot projects, capacity building, and training. Its grants are meant to serve as seed money to help promising initiatives develop and gain attention from larger funding bodies.
Grant Focus Areas
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Conservation:
- Protect biodiversity and preserve natural resources.
- Help mitigate climate change effects.
- Support local conservation organizations and engage with local communities and decision-makers.
- Build partnerships with indigenous communities.
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Food and Agriculture:
- Strengthen local food systems and build resilience to climate change.
- Promote sustainable agricultural practices and enhance food security.
- Build the capacity of small-scale farmers and promote indigenous food systems.
- Support affordable and environmentally-friendly solutions for pest and disease control.
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Health:
- Focus on reproductive health and family planning, as well as mental and behavioral health.
- Support public health initiatives that promote disease prevention and system-level improvements rather than clinical care.
- Increase understanding of pollution, environmental health, and zoonotic diseases.
Key Priorities
The Foundation prioritizes projects that:
- Advance their field of work.
- Build local capacity.
- Promote replication and scalability.
- Influence public opinion and policy.
- Drive systems change and have a broad impact beyond the immediate project.
Grant Size and Timeline
- Most grants will range from $25,000 to $50,000 USD per year.
- Grants are typically awarded for one or two years. Multi-year projects require a satisfactory progress report for continued funding.
- Application deadlines are January 1 and July 1 annually.
Eligibility
- The Foundation supports non-governmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, academic institutions, and community-based organizations in eligible regions.
- Projects based in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East are eligible.
- Organizations in upper-income countries can apply if working with local partners in the eligible regions.
- Government agencies and religious organizations are not eligible for direct funding but may be included as project partners.
Application Process
- Submit a concept application by January 1, 2025, to seek an invitation to submit a full proposal for review in May 2025.
- Organizations can only submit one application per year.
For more information and to apply, visit the Foundation's website.
