Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Program

The Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Program aims to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable populations by improving access to diagnostics and healthcare in developing countries. The program supports local organizations dedicated to combat infectious diseases affecting mothers and children, including HIV/AIDS and malaria. By fostering partnerships and providing training, the foundation strengthens health systems while promoting research and public health initiatives. Projects must align with the foundation's mission and demonstrate tangible benefits for target populations.

NFondation Mérieux's Small Grants Program
The Mérieux Foundation's grants program contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for organizationsOnly projects implemented by local organizations will be studied (projects must be submitted by the local structure responsible for the project).Exclusive mission of public interest in connection with the Mérieux Foundation’s mandate: fight against the infectious diseases the affects the most vulnerable populations in developing countries, especially mothers and children
Not convicted (the organization or one of its member) of acts contrary to the principles stated above
Not in bankruptcy or receivershipNonprofit and independent management
Registered with the authorities of the country for at least three years
Respect and sign the ethical principles of the Mérieux Foundation’s Charter: transparency, professionalism, quality, independence, non-discrimination, respect
Status of association under the law of 1901 or recognized as a public utility or equivalent status for foreign structuresEligibility criteria for projects:Harmonization with existing initiatives in the concerned location
Objectives and activities related to and consistent with the Mérieux Foundation’s mission and focusing on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis, neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases representing significant public health issues
Projects based on a local needs assessment
Projects proposing concrete solutions, beyond education and raising awareness
Projects taking a global approach to health, including physical, social and psychological aspects
Projects that are adapted to the population that is targeted and are long-term in nature
Projects with a direct impact on the mother and / or child
Respect of ethical principles and gender equality in the implementation of the project
Strong local involvement: links with local authorities, local associations and beneficiaries
Project takes place in one of the following countries:AFRICAAlgeria

Ineligibility

Student associations and individual applications (scholarship projects) are not eligible for this program.Projects that only include research activities, with no impact on mothers and children, are not eligible.