Organisation Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Application Deadline:
9 October 2026
About Organisation
The World Health Organization (WHO) works globally to promote health, prevent disease and strengthen health systems, while the IBP Network brings together organisations and partners working to translate WHO guidance into effective health programmes. The network supports evidence-based approaches to sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and rights. Through collaboration, technical assistance and knowledge sharing, the IBP Network helps organisations adapt global health guidance to local contexts. Its programmes connect community organisations, health practitioners, researchers and advocates. The network provides opportunities for locally led organisations to access international health funding, technical resources and peer-learning opportunities.
About the Grant
The WHO/IBP Network SPARK Grants 2026 support youth-led, women-led and Indigenous-led community-based organisations applying WHO guidance in innovative, locally grounded ways. Selected organisations can receive funding for one-year projects addressing sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, newborn health, child health and adolescent health and rights. Alongside financial assistance, grantees receive technical support, opportunities for peer learning and connections with the wider IBP Network. The programme is designed to strengthen locally driven approaches and help community organisations translate evidence and global health guidance into practical interventions. These global health grants provide an opportunity for organisations to strengthen community-level health outcomes.
Who can Apply?
The SPARK Grants are open to eligible community-based organisations working worldwide. Applicants should be youth-led, women-led or Indigenous-led organisations with locally grounded programmes addressing sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child or adolescent health and rights. Organisations should demonstrate meaningful community relationships and an ability to apply relevant WHO guidance in practical settings. Applicants must meet the programme’s organisational and project requirements and propose a one-year initiative aligned with the SPARK objectives. Community organisations seeking international NGO funding, reproductive health grants or women-led organisation grants should carefully review the specific eligibility criteria before preparing their application.
How to Apply?
Eligible organisations should review the SPARK Grants requirements and identify a project that demonstrates a clear connection to WHO health guidance and community needs. Applicants should prepare information about their organisation, leadership, target communities, proposed activities and expected outcomes. The completed application should be submitted through the designated application process before the deadline. Organisations should ensure that their proposal clearly demonstrates local relevance, innovation and potential health impact.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 9 October 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
