Global Grants (Rotary Foundation Global Grants for Malaria Projects)
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Overview
Global Grants
Funder: Rotary Foundation (in partnership with Malaria Partners International)
Program Overview:
Rotary Foundation Global Grants support large-scale malaria elimination projects in partnership with Malaria Partners International and local Rotary clubs. These grants enable comprehensive community health worker training and malaria elimination initiatives in endemic regions.
- Zambia (Copperbelt Province: Masaiti, Mpongwe, Kalulushi, Chililabombwe Districts)
- Uganda
- Other malaria-endemic regions
Geographic Scope
- Training and equipping Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM)
- Malaria testing, treatment, and prevention at community level
- Vector control coordination (bed nets, indoor residual spraying)
- Building sustainable community health networks
Project Focus
- Approved: June 2019
- Host Rotary Club: Rotary Club of Kalulushi
- International Partner: Rotary Club of Aspen, Colorado
- Scope: Training and equipping 301+ Community Health Workers
- Timeline: 8-week training sessions July-October 2019
- Implementing Districts: Masaiti, Mpongwe, Kalulushi, Chililabombwe
- Participating Clubs: 19 Zambian and U.S. Rotary Clubs
- Target Impact: 2.5 million people in Copperbelt Province
Example Project: Copperbelt Province Malaria Elimination Project (Phase 1)
- Malaria Partners International provides implementation support
- Local Rotary clubs serve as host partners
- International Rotary clubs provide funding partnership
- Coordination with government health ministries and programs
- Collaboration with NGO partners (e.g., PATH/MACEPA, Pilgrim Africa)
Partnership Structure
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation matching: Up to $500,000 match for large club contributions (2019 program)
- Multiple funding layers through Rotary Foundation Global Grant structure
Funding Matching Opportunities
- Community Health Worker training and equipment
- Malaria case management and surveillance
- Vector control integration
- Sustainability and capacity building
- Government policy alignment
Focus Areas
Contact Information
Malaria Partners International 300 Lenora Street #269 Seattle, WA 98121How to Apply
Application Process for Global Grants
Based on documented projects, the Global Grant process includes:
1. Project Development: Collaborating Rotary clubs and Malaria Partners International develop comprehensive malaria elimination project proposal
2. Partner Identification: Identify host Rotary club (in country) and international partner club(s)
3. District Coordination: Coordinate with both District Governors (host and international partner countries)
4. Rotary Foundation Application: Submit through Rotary Foundation's Global Grant application process with:
- Project justification and objectives
- Budget and funding plan
- Implementation timeline
- Partner organization agreements
- Measurable outcomes and sustainability plan
5. Review & Approval: Rotary Foundation reviews and approves grant
6. Funding Release & Implementation: Upon approval, begin project implementation with structured timelines
- Letter of commitment from host Rotary club
- Memorandum of Understanding with local implementing organizations
- Budget narrative and detailed financial plan
- Project timeline with milestones
- Government coordination agreements
- Sustainability and exit strategy
- Monitoring and evaluation framework
Required Components
- Project phases (e.g., Phase 1 training, Phase 2 sustainability)
- Training schedules and CHW recruitment timelines
- Equipment and supply procurement plans
- Coordination with government malaria programs
Key Decision Points
Contact for Applications
Work with Rotary District Governor in your country or contact: Malaria Partners International 300 Lenora Street #269 Seattle, WA 98121 Email: Apply through Global Grants Resource Center at malariapartnersinternational.orgFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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