Up to $20,000 WHO SPARK Grant
- Organization: WHO/IBP Network (World Health Organization)
- Type: Grant
- Location: Global
- Deadline: October 9, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The WHO/IBP Network, a World Health Organization network for sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and rights, is funding youth-led, women-led and Indigenous-led community organisations through its new SPARK grant programme. Between 5 and 10 organisations will receive up to USD 20,000 each to run a one-year project that adapts WHO guidelines and tools to their own communities, with communities rather than institutions setting the agenda. Applying starts with a concept note of no more than 500 words, in English, French or Spanish. **What you get:** - Direct, flexible grant funding of up to USD 20,000 to carry out your proposed work - Technical support from the WHO/IBP Network and access to relevant WHO guidelines and tools - A place in IBP's global Communities of Practice: WHO Guidelines, Adolescent, Women's Health and Powershifting - Opportunities to document and showcase your work to a global audience **What you'll do:** - Run a project of about one year that applies or adapts at least one WHO sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child or adolescent health guideline or tool - Connect that health work with another area such as maternal health, climate, livelihoods and poverty reduction, education or faith-based initiatives - Involve community members in design, decision-making and evaluation, not just delivery - Document and share what you learn with your community and with the IBP Network **Key dates:** - Call published 17 September 2026 - Concept notes close 9 October 2026 - Shortlisted applicants may then be asked for a full proposal - Funded projects run for about one year **More information:** - Concept notes may be written in English, French or Spanish - Questions go to ibpnetwork@who.int
