Bloomberg is calling for proposals with solutions on how to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries of the world.
Application Deadline: 7th July 2017
Eligible Countries: Low- and Middle-income countries (World Bank)
About the Award: A global initiative to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries was launched in 2006 with funds from Michael R. Bloomberg. A competitively awarded grants program is an important part of the Initiative. The grants program supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions. The grants program is managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. In the first eighteen rounds of the grants program, 195 grants were approved in 53 countries.
Type: Grants
Eligibility: Governmental and non-governmental organizations based in eligible countries can apply for grants.
Selection Criteria: Proposals must focus on achieving policy change that will lead to substantial reductions in tobacco use. The grants program gives priority to projects that lead to sustainable improvements in tobacco control laws, regulations, policies and programs at the national or sub-national level (e.g. provinces, states), including (but not restricted to):
Number of Awardees: Several
Value of Grants: Proposals can be submitted for grants from US$50,000 up to a maximum amount of US$500,000. Short-term, one-year or two-year project proposals will be considered.
How to Apply:
Visit Program Webpage for details
Award Provider: Bloomberg
Important Notes: Alongside other important criteria, priority will be given to candidates with the capacity to establish good communication and coordination with project partners (including the government, as appropriate) early in the application process.
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