About Organisation
The World Health Organization has launched a Small Grants program to support World Hearing Day 2026 activities. The purpose is to encourage NGOs and private sector actors to design and implement awareness and communication campaigns, outreach events, or other initiatives around ear and hearing care aligned with the WHO’s objectives. The grants aim to help disseminate key messages, promote hearing care, and build public engagement in low- and middle-income countries. As part of WHO’s ongoing global advocacy for hearing health, this scheme supports localized events or campaigns that amplify reach and impact of World Hearing Day.
About the Grant
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations (NGOs) and private sector entities capable of executing media or communication campaigns tied to hearing health. Projects should ideally be based in WHO Member States, especially in settings with limited resources or where hearing care advocacy is weak. Applicants should demonstrate ability to deliver on communication, event planning or outreach, and have prior experience in public health campaigns or media design. Proposed projects should align with WHO’s thematic goals for hearing care and awareness.
Who can Apply?
Proposals should include a concept note, detailed budget, timeline, and previous work samples. Projects may cover design and production of campaign materials, media content, outreach events, and promotional tools for World Hearing Day. WHO expects deliverables in multiple formats (print, web, social media) and translation in multiple languages for broader reach.
How to Apply?
Proposals should be submitted via email to derc@who.int and chadhas@who.int. Subject line: “Proposal for WHD 2026 Small Grant.” Include all required components (concept note, budget, timeline, portfolio).
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 15 October 2025
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
