Action for Women’s Health: A Global Open Call

The Action for Women’s Health initiative, launched by Pivotal, a Melinda French Gates organization, is a global open call that offers funding between $1 million and $5 million USD. This program aims to support organizations dedicated to improving women’s mental and physical health, particularly those that have historically faced barriers to funding.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Organizations must focus on improving women’s mental or physical health.
• They should prioritize equity in their approach.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of success in their initiatives.
• Organizations from diverse geographies and sizes are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

The application process involves several steps:

1. Registration: Interested organizations must register by December 3, 2024 at 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time.
2. Application Submission: After registration, organizations need to submit their online applications by January 10, 2025 at 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time.
3. Organizational Readiness Tool: Applicants are encouraged to use the Organizational Readiness Tool available on the program’s website to assess their eligibility.

Process or Assessment

The assessment process consists of multiple stages:

• Administrative Review: Initial review to confirm basic eligibility of applications.
• Participatory Review: Involves peer evaluations from other applicants to rate submissions.
• Second Round Review: Top-rated organizations will undergo an external evaluation by a panel in May-June 2025.
• Final Selection: Following due diligence, Pivotal will select awardees from those rated highly by peers and evaluators, with announcements expected by the end of 2025.

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