25/09/2026
π£ Calling all youth-led, women-led, and indigenous-led organizations! It is time to lead the agenda, not just implement it.
The WHO/IBP Network has officially launched the SPARK grant program (Shifting Power through Action and Reciprocal Knowledge Exchange) to put communities at the absolute center of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and rights (SRMNCAH) work. πβ¨
If your community-based organization is reimagining how WHO guidelines are used on the ground, this opportunity is for you!
π° Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 USD per grant (5β10 grants available)β³ Timeline: 1 yearπ Geographic Reach: Global (Aiming to fund at least one organization per WHO region)
π What They Are Looking For
Proposals that apply WHO tools in innovative ways, shift decision-making power to the community, and bridge health with other sectors like:
- Climate Change
- Education
- Workforce / Livelihoods
- Faith-based initiatives
π₯ Who Should Apply?
- Youth-led, women-led, or indigenous-led community-based organizations.
- Organizations operating for at least 2 years.
- Teams with previous experience using at least one WHO tool or guideline.
- Priority is given to organizations new to WHO/IBP Network funding!
π How to Apply
Submit a short initial concept note (max 500 words) outlining your organization, proposed activity, power-shifting approach, budget, and timeline. Applications are accepted in English, French, or Spanish.
ποΈ Deadline: October 9, 2026
π Ready to shift the power? Click the link to apply now: https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/call-for-ibp-network-spark-grant-proposals