Deadline: 1 July 2015
The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation is seeking applications from organizations that demonstrate strong local leadership, promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem in the field.
Award-The average grant size is up to $20,000 approximately.
Focus Areas
- Conservation grants – The conservation grant support field areas of field research and related research activities, training, and technical assistance efforts that:
- help conserve viable ecosystems and protect biological diversity in developing countries
- train local leaders in conservation and protection of resources, with an emphasis on technical and scientific training.
- Food grants – Food grants support areas
- promote or develop specific sustainable agriculture practices with potential to advance science and practice in other countries;
- develop new approaches that address fuel and resource problems related to food production and preparation in developing countries;
- explore and refine innovative education and training interventions for small scale food producers and farmers; and
- advance new approaches to control pests and diseases affecting important food crops of developing countries
- Health – Health grant supports research, technical assistance, and training projects that:
- improve public health through community-based efforts that address health promotion, disease prevention, family planning, and reproductive health; and
- increase the understanding and treatment of tropical diseases
Eligible Organizations – Non-governmental organizations (NGO), Nonprofit organizations, Civil society organizations, Community-based organizations, Colleges, universities and academic institutions.
How to Apply
- The application process consists of two phases
- concept notes
- full proposals
- Applicants must first submit a concept note and the selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals.
For more information, please visit CFH Foundation.
