Small Grant Program

Program Overview:
Malaria Partners International's Small Grant Program funds one-year malaria elimination projects in Africa. The program supports community-based interventions including malaria testing, treatment, bed net distribution, and public education campaigns.

Geographic Scope

• Operating in African countries including Uganda, Gambia, Zambia, and West Africa
• Applicants have included Rotary Clubs in endemic malaria regions

Eligible Activities

• Malaria testing and treatment administration
• Supervised bed net distribution
• Radio spots and public sensitization campaigns
• Health education initiatives
• Community outreach programs
• Support for national malaria control programs

Project Examples

• RC Arua, Uganda (2018): $5,000 grant for administering 2,000 tests/treatments, 500 supervised bed net distributions, and radio sensitization spots
• RC Banjul, The Gambia (2019): Supported national bed net distribution campaign with public education and 1,000 branded t-shirts

Partner Organizations

• Projects partnered with local health facilities (e.g., Kuluva Hospital in Arua)
• Coordination with National Malaria Control Programs
• Village Health Teams (VHTs) as implementing partners

Application Process

Based on documented projects, the application process includes:

1. Learn About Opportunity: Applicants learn of Small Grant funding availability through District conferences or Malaria Partners International representatives
2. Submit Application: Submit grant application with project proposal details
3. Review & Criteria: Applications reviewed against requisite criteria for $5,000 one-year small project grants
4. Memorandum of Understanding: Upon approval, execute MOU with Malaria Partners International
5. Funding Disbursement: Grant funds disbursed upon MOU execution
6. Project Launch & Implementation: Recipient organization launches and implements project activities

Required Project Elements

• Clear project objectives and measurable outcomes
• Identified implementing partner organization (e.g., local hospital or health facility)
• Specific activities and timeline
• Budget allocation for supplies, training, and operations
• Community engagement and beneficiary identification

Documentation Requirements

• Formal project proposal
• Partnership agreements with local implementing organizations
• Budget documentation
• Activity reporting and monitoring

Contact for Applications

Or contact Malaria Partners International directly at headquarters