Overview
This Request for Proposals (RFP) by Being Initiative invitations functions for funding tasks targeted on addressing the early drivers of psychological well being and wellbeing for underserved younger individuals aged 10-24 in the below-mentioned international locations. The funding is designed to assist daring prevention and promotion concepts that sort out psychological well being challenges in these areas.
The funding is guided by locally-driven nation priorities, decided by consultations with youth, policymakers, native organizations, and psychological well being specialists. Preference might be given to youth-led organizations based mostly in these 12 precedence international locations.
We are funding revolutionary approaches to youth psychological well being and wellbeing in 12 international locations: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
Available Funding Opportunities:
Transition-to-Scale (TTS) Funding:
- Amount: $300,000 CAD to $1,500,000 CAD
- Duration: 12-48 months
- This funding will assist organizations scaling their influence and sustainability in alignment with country-specific priorities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible (*12*): Legally integrated organizations (or equal) based mostly in any nation can apply, offered they’re working in one of many 12 precedence international locations.
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Preference Will Be Given To:
- Youth-led organizations (50% or extra of workers in key management roles are youth aged 35 or underneath) based mostly in one of many precedence international locations.
- (*12*) based mostly in one of many 12 precedence international locations.
- (*12*) from low- and middle-income international locations partnering with native organizations in not less than one of many precedence international locations.
Application Process:
Applications observe a two-stage course of:
- Stage One: Complete a screening questionnaire and submit a mission abstract.
- Stage Two: Submit a full mission utility. Only those that move the screening might be invited to submit a full utility.
Note: Applications should be submitted through the Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal. New customers should register for an account not less than 7 days earlier than the consumption deadline.
Current Application Intake Period for Transition-to-Scale:
- Active Intake: September 26, 2024 – January 15, 2025
- Fluxx Registration Deadline: January 8, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (3:59 a.m. GMT)
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT (4:00 pm GMT)
Important Updates:
- October 9, 2024 Update: Due to a excessive quantity of functions, we’re quickly pausing the consumption for Proof-of-Concept funding to permit our workforce to course of submissions successfully. We admire your understanding and endurance.
For More Information:
- Information Session Recording: An applicant info session was held on April 16, 2024. Watch the recording to be taught extra about eligibility, the applying course of, and timelines.
- FAQs: Refer to our FAQs for up-to-date utility and evaluation timelines.
- Contact Us: For further questions, attain out to information@being-initiative.org.
- Website: Please go to the official website
For detailed eligibility, nation priorities, and full utility tips, please consult with the full RFP document.
