Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Program 2026

• Open to local non-profit organizations (NGOs, associations, etc.) legally registered for at least three years.
• Must demonstrate a proven track record in addressing infectious diseases or maternal and child health.
• Organizations must be based and operating in eligible countries (including parts of Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America).
• Prioritizes applicants with deep community roots and significant local ownership of projects.
• Must show a clear organizational capacity to manage funds and deliver measurable health impacts.
• Requires a strategic focus on vulnerable populations, specifically addressing the needs of mothers and children.

• Direct financial support of up to €5,000 per project to catalyze local health initiatives.
• The opportunity to gain international visibility through the prestigious Mérieux Foundation network.
• Funding specifically earmarked for practical health interventions including diagnosis and treatment.
• Support for community-rooted projects that focus on long-term sustainability and local ownership.
• Recognition of organizational expertise in maternal and child health within developing regions.
• Administrative and strategic validation that can help leverage further funding from other international donors.

1. Visit the official Mérieux Foundation website to download the small grant application form.
2. Detail your project's objectives, focusing on how you will address maternal and child health or infectious diseases.
3. Prepare your organization’s registration documents proving at least three years of legal existence.
4. Submit a comprehensive budget showing how the €5,000 will be utilized for tangible interventions.
5. Include evidence of your previous work and community engagement to demonstrate your local impact.
6. Email your completed application dossier to the foundation following the specific instructions on the official portal.

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