Saving lives at birth in low-resource settings

This program focuses on reducing maternal and newborn mortality in low-resource settings, aligned with the UN Sustainability Goal 3 to cut these deaths by two-thirds from 2010 to 2030. Key aspects of the program include:

Objectives:

• Support practically oriented research projects aimed at saving lives during birth.
• Prioritize interventions on the day of birth, including preventing stillbirths.
• Promote innovations in education and implementation for maternal and newborn care.
• Encourage projects with long-term practical value that can inspire advancements beyond local impact.
• Support collaborative scale-up of proven concepts.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Projects conducted in focus countries: Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal.
• Applicants with practical experience in low-resource settings and strong local partner involvement.

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online platform.
• Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 annually.
• Only two applications per institution/organization are accepted.
• Applicants should present a realistic budget, including up to 10% for institutional overhead.
• Projects exceeding the grant amount should demonstrate potential for additional funding.

Key Features:

• Approximately 20 projects funded yearly.
• Maximum grant amount is USD 50,000 per project, with an average award around USD 30,000.
• Emphasis on projects that extend impact beyond local settings and demonstrate scalability.
• Encourages innovative and collaborative approaches to maternal and newborn health challenges.