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Accelerator Fund
Global tobacco control support initiative
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Accelerator Fund is a $20 million initiative supporting governments and non-governmental organizations in eligible low- and middle-income countries to advance global tobacco control progress. It provides technical support and funding for best-practice tobacco control measures, including countries with no MPOWER policies at the highest level or 4 of 5 at the highest level.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Governments
- Non-governmental organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Low- and middle-income countries that are not a current focus country of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use and are listed in the 2025 World Health Organization Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic as either having no MPOWER policies assessed as being highest-level, or 4 out of 5 MPOWER policies at the highest level.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerator Fund Program
What is the Accelerator Fund?
Accelerator Fund is a $20 million initiative supporting governments and non-governmental organizations in eligible low- and middle-income countries to advance global tobacco control progress. It provides technical support and funding for best-practice tobacco control measures, including countries with no MPOWER policies at the highest level or 4 of 5 at the highest level.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Accelerator Fund program?
To be eligible for the Accelerator Fund program, you must:
Governments and non-governmental organizations may be eligible.
Eligible countries are low- and middle-income countries that are not a current focus country of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use.
The country must be listed in the 2025 World Health Organization Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic with no MPOWER policies at the highest level, or 4 out of 5 MPOWER policies at the highest level.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerator Fund?
You can contact Bloomberg Philanthropies by email at acceleratorfund@bloomberg.org.
Where is the Accelerator Fund available?
The Accelerator Fund program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Accelerator Fund?
Accelerator Fund is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies