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Multi-Country Partnerships

Contributing towards meeting MDGs 4,5,6 through projects with transformational impact

MCPSThe focus for the Multi-Country Partnerships will be on effectively leveraging the knowledge and expertise from UK health partners in areas of health systems strengthening and contribute towards meeting the MDG 4,5,6 targets through projects with transformational impact.

Round One is now CLOSED

Grant size: £200,000 to £600,000 per year for projects up to 36 months.

Number of funding rounds: two

Round One is now closed.

Round Two will open in 2012.

The four core objectives of the Multi-Country Partnership grant scheme are to:

  • Leverage UK health worker skills to build the capacity of health workers and health systems in less developed countries
  • Contribute towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals 4, 5, 6 targets
  • Improve health outcomes for people living in poverty
  • Foster long-term partnerships between health institutions

Eligibility for project funding from the Multi-Country Partnership grants is contingent on meeting the following 5 core eligibility criteria:

  • All lead and sub partner institutions are eligible institutions
  • Project spans three or more eligible countries
  • Partners exhibit a track record of implementing  projects in developing countries
  • Up to 36-month implementation timeline
  • Maximum budget of £600,000 per year for up to 36 months

Workshops

There are no workshops for Multi-Country Partnership applicants.

Key dates for this funding stream

18 July 2011

Round 1: Call for Concepts


29 August 2011

Round 1: Concept Deadlines


28 February 2012

Round 1: Funding Issued


mid- July 2012 (TBC)

Round 2: Call for Concepts


Late August 2012 (TBC)

Round 2: Concept Deadlines