An exciting opportunity has arisen for civil society organizations (CSOs) and youth-led groups to lead transformative change in adolescent health and nutrition through the GFF × CIVIC Platform. This initiative invites consortia to apply for grants aimed at scaling community-led solutions and integrating them into national health systems, thereby enhancing adolescent access, equity, and outcomes.

The total funding envelope for this grant is approximately US$ 5 million, intended to be implemented over a period of two years. The grants are designed to support the scaling of locally proven, community-based innovations by integrating them into national health systems and service delivery platforms.

To be eligible for this grant, applicants must be legal entities that fall outside the public or for-profit sectors and are eligible to receive foreign funding under the country’s applicable legal framework. The CIVIC × GFF platform requires consortia of CSOs to apply, with a designated lead CSO that will hold fiduciary and legal responsibility. This structure ensures effective management and accountability throughout the project.

The initiative emphasizes the importance of consortium-based applications, highlighting how collaborative models can enhance the scale, sustainability, and equity of interventions. By bringing together diverse organizations with complementary strengths, the consortia can leverage their collective expertise to drive impactful change in adolescent health and nutrition.

This call for expressions of interest presents a unique opportunity for CSOs and youth-led organizations to contribute to the global effort of improving health outcomes for adolescents. By participating, organizations can play a pivotal role in shaping policies and practices that prioritize the health and well-being of young people, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met within national health systems.

For more information, visit CIVIL.

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