Our Commitment
Every year, in collaboration with The Gillian and Adrian Schauer Foundation, Madiro selects organizations whose work is focused on health, humanitarian and relief of suffering initiatives. These projects fund organizations who work to meet the health needs of unserved or underserved communities around the world.
Our projects
Initiatives that relieve suffering and save lives
Karanda Mission Hospital
Cervical cancer screening
A year-long project to revitalize gynaecologic community care to 2500 women in Zimbabwe following COVID-19
ICODI
Resilience in the face of climate change
ICODI empowers communities in Southwestern Uganda to confront food insecurity, malnutrition and mental health issues
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CanSerra
Vocational school empowers youth
Vocational school in Sierra Leone offers training to young adults, addressing a key social determinant of health
SCORE CBO
Healthy youth build better futures
A multi-faceted project addressing health challenges for youth, teenagers and young mothers in Ndhiwa Sub County, Kenya.
PICSA Uganda
Saving Lives at Birth
Maternal and newborn interventions in under-resourced health centers in Moyo District, Uganda
Hope Life International
SRHR training for adolescents
Sexual reproductive health & rights (SRHR) education for in-school adolescents in The Gambia
SIXKNM Self-Help Group
Supporting mental health in Kenya
Enhancing the integration of community mental health services in Kenya’s Nakuru County
SOSUCCA
Increasing access to HIV services
Addressing the disrupted HIV response in South Sudan: prevention, care, treatment and retention services in Mundri West County, South Sudan
GCWR Uganda
Promoting mental health in Uganda
Addressing Uganda's mental health gap: fighting stigma and protecting vulnerable communities in the Wakiso District.
Partners in Health
Haiti earthquake response
In light of the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on August 14th 2021, organizations like Partners In Health (PIH) have been providing crucial emergency relief on the ground.
UNICEF
#GiveAVax Campaign
Over the last 20 years, UNICEF has helped reach more than 760 million children with life-saving vaccines, preventing more than 13 million deaths.
Current funding opportunities
Madiro is calling on organizations to express their interest in developing a project to respond to climate-related health and migration on the African continent.
Madiro will be funding three CA$50,000 projects which:
- Meet the health needs of unserved or underserved communities on the African continent, specifically those impacted by climate-related events.
- Showcase a direct positive impact on the physical and/or mental health of the organization’s beneficiaries.
- Begins between September 15, 2023 - November 1, 2023 and lasts no longer than 12 months.
The deadline to submit a concept note is April 24th, 2023. After this deadline, Madiro will consider all expressions of interest received and shortlist the most pertinent concept notes.
Successful applicants will then be asked to complete a full proposal which will be subject to review by Madiro’s panel for final approval.
We are no longer accepting new proposals.
Previous funding opportunities
2023
2023 Call for Interest
Madiro is calling on organizations to express their interest in developing a project to respond to climate-related health and migration on the African continent.
Madiro will be funding three CA$50,000 projects which:
- Meet the health needs of unserved or underserved communities on the African continent, specifically those impacted by climate-related events.
- Showcase a direct positive impact on the physical and/or mental health of the organization’s beneficiaries.
- Begins between September 15, 2022 - November 1, 2022 and lasts no longer than 12 months.
The deadline to submit a concept note is April 24th, 2023. After this deadline, Madiro will consider all expressions of interest received and shortlist the most pertinent concept notes. Successful applicants will then be asked to complete a full proposal which will be subject to review by Madiro’s panel for final approval.
We are no longer accepting new proposals.
How to apply
Before applying, please read the Call for Interest in detail. Eligibility criteria, application instructions, timelines and evaluation criteria are all included in the document.
When you are ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
FAQs
How do I submit my application?
All submissions must be sent submitted by completing this form. You will be ask to fill out fields regarding your project and organization.
Are the costs of applying reimbursable?
There is no fee to submit an application. Any costs associated with your organization preparing the application will not be reimbursed.
Who is eligible for a grant?
To be eligible for funding, an organization must meet all the following criteria:
Mandate: The principal mandate of the organization should be to promote better health outcomes,specifically for low-resource communities, marginalized communities, orpopulations facing health inequalities.
Geography: The project must be focused on helping mothers and children on the African continent. Applicants incorporated in Africa will be preferred.
Type of organization: The applicant must be a non-for-profit organization, a charity, a social enterprise, or a community-based organization that is incorporated and able to receive and administer funding. Research/academic institutions and government entities will not be considered.
Years of operation: The organization must have been in operation for a minimum of two (2) year, prior to this funding opportunity.
Staff: The organization must have the equivalent of at least two (2) full-time staff, whether employees and/or volunteers, who will be involved in carrying out the project.
Does my project need a technology component to be eligible?
No, your project does not need a technology component to be eligible for a grant. While Madiro’s core mandate is to fund and support technological innovations in healthcare that are preparing to scale, our community-led project program operates outside of this core mandate.
Can I apply for funding if I've also been funded by other organizations?
Yes. In fact, we encourage you to secure additional funding if it can help you further your mission and activities.
Can I send my application in multiple parts?
Please submit your entire application package in a single form.
What is the timeline for spending project funds?
To be eligible, the project must take place between September 15, 2022 - November 1, 2022 and lasts no longer than 12months.
What is a Canadian registered charity?
A registered charity refers to a charitable organization, public foundation, or private foundation registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity on their Charities Listing.
You do not need to be a Canadian registered charity to apply for this funding opportunity.
When will successful applications be notified?
Successful applicants will be notified on May 12th, 2023. You may be contacted by the Madiro team before this date to get more information on your application. Please ensure the contact information on your application is complete and accurate.
Will applicants deemed ineligible be notified?
Yes, Madiro will reach out to all applicants to communicate their decision. If you do not hear back before May 31st, 2023, you may reach out to hello@madiro.org to inquire about the status of your application.
