Multi-Country Partnerships
The 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)


