Application Deadline:
January 15, 2025
About Organisation
The World Hearing Forum (WHF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Coalition for Global Hearing Health (CGHH), plays a vital role in promoting hearing health worldwide. These organizations aim to raise awareness about deafness and hearing loss, especially during events like World Hearing Day. By focusing on key issues surrounding ear and hearing care, they strive to shift mindsets within civil society and among healthcare professionals, encouraging global action to improve access to hearing healthcare. World Hearing Day, observed annually on March 3, provides a platform for highlighting the importance of addressing hearing-related challenges and advocating for better hearing care services. Through this initiative, the WHF, WHO, and CGHH support global efforts to reduce the burden of hearing loss and promote inclusive hearing care for all.
About the Grant
The WHF-CGHH Small Grants Program supports the celebration of World Hearing Day 2025, which will take place on March 3 with the theme “Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.” The grant offers financial assistance of up to $800 USD to organizations planning events related to World Hearing Day activities. The aim is to raise awareness about hearing loss among the general population and policymakers, encouraging a shift in attitudes toward hearing care. Grants will be awarded to a maximum of 50 organizations based on the recommendations of a selection panel. The funding can cover expenses related to event planning, such as venue costs, materials, and outreach efforts. The program emphasizes the use of WHO’s awareness materials, with an expectation of measurable outcomes for each event. Grantees will be required to submit a brief report along with photos after the event to finalize the grant disbursement.
Who can Apply?
The WHF-CGHH Small Grants Program is open to organizations or institutions that aim to host events on or around World Hearing Day, March 3, 2025, to raise awareness about hearing loss and ear care. Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations, health institutions, and community groups focused on hearing health. To apply, the event must target the general population or policymakers, and it must align with the theme of “Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.” Applicants must commit to using WHO’s awareness materials, which will be available in multiple translations. In addition, applicants are required to register their event and provide details of the host organization or institution. Each application should have clear, measurable outcomes to demonstrate the impact of the event.
How to Apply?
To apply, complete the online application, detailing the host organization, event plan, and measurable outcomes.
Application Deadline
The submission deadline for applications is January 15, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
