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Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)
Funding for gender-transformative SRHR research
Funding available
$ 1,200,000
Deadline
October 7, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds implementation research teams working on neglected sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa. It supports up to CAD 1.2 million per project over 36 months for activities such as gender-transformative research, advocacy, and improved access to SRHR services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
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
Activities funded
- Gender-transformative implementation research on SRHR
- Improving access to family planning and contraceptive services
- Expanding safe abortion care where legally permitted and post-abortion care
- Supporting adolescents’ SRHR, including sexuality education
- Preventing sexual and gender-based violence and strengthening SRHR advocacy
Documents Needed
- Signed letters of support from all named organizations
- Signed letters of support from relevant government ministries or key stakeholders, where appropriate
- Short biographies and CVs of all applicants and co-applicants
- Legal registration or incorporation certificates
- Organization charts and a list of current external donors and contributions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sub-Saharan Africa-based research institutions
- Civil society organizations in sub-Saharan Africa
- Canadian research institutions
- Local, district, or national decision-makers as team partners
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying directly
- United Nations agencies
- International organizations based in Africa or overseas
- Organizations headquartered outside Africa
- Organizations selected as ANSRHRA HPROs
Eligible expenses
- Proposal-development activities, including team meetings and feasibility analysis
- Project activities and implementation research costs
- Travel expenses required for project roles
- Indirect costs up to the allowed limit
- Local contributions may be cash or in-kind
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside the approved SRHR priority areas
- Applications from organizations that are HPRO lead or consortium members
- Direct grants to individuals
- Projects without required country approvals when needed
Eligible geographic areas
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Eligible low- and middle-income countries and territories listed in the call document
- Canada, for the Canadian co-principal applicant institution
Selection criteria
- Rationale and research design: 35%
- Gender-transformative and intersectionality considerations: 20%
- Team capacity: 20%
- Knowledge mobilization and impact: 20%
- Appropriateness of budget: 5%
How to apply
- Step 1: Register on SurveyMonkey Apply
- Create an account in the application portal.
- Review the privacy agreement and eligibility screening.
- Step 2: Complete the LOI submission
- Fill in the application form.
- Prepare and upload the letter of interest.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application through the SurveyMonkey Apply portal.
- Submit by May 13, 2024 at 23:59 ET.
- Step 4: Await results
- Wait for the review outcome by email.
- Successful applicants may be invited to the next stage.
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs are reviewed by an external scientific review committee
- Eligible LOIs are scored, ranked, and compared with other applications
- Successful LOI applicants are invited to submit a full proposal
- Funding is subject to availability and IDRC approval
- Selected applicants must sign IDRC standard grant conditions and may need country clearance
Additional information
- A maximum of two applications may be submitted by the same organization as principal applicant.
- Only one application can list a person as principal applicant or co-principal applicant.
- Successful LOI applicants must attend the proposal development workshop.
- Country approval may be required before the grant is formally approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) Program
What is the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)?
This program funds implementation research teams working on neglected sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa. It supports up to CAD 1.2 million per project over 36 months for activities such as gender-transformative research, advocacy, and improved access to SRHR services.
How much funding can be received?
Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) Funds up to $1,200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) program?
To be eligible for the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) program, you must:
Project addresses one SRHR priority area
Team includes required applicant roles
Institutions can receive and administer funds
What expenses are eligible under Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)?
Gender-transformative implementation research on SRHR
Improving access to family planning and contraceptive services
Expanding safe abortion care where legally permitted and post-abortion care
Supporting adolescents’ SRHR, including sexuality education
Preventing sexual and gender-based violence and strengthening SRHR advocacy
Who can I contact for more information about the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at SRHR-SDSR@idrc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) available?
The Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) program is available across Canada.
Is the Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) is a Grant and Funding