2026 Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants

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  • Agency:
    The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers and institutions to apply for the 2026 Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants, offered by the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation. This programme supports applied research, pilot projects, and capacity-building initiatives across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

Programme Overview
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation provides seed funding to address underfunded but critical issues at the intersection of environment, agriculture, and human health. The programme prioritises projects that are locally led and have the potential to influence policy, strengthen capacity, and be replicated in other contexts.

Key Details

  • Funder: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Funding Amount: $25,000 – $50,000 per year

  • Submission Deadlines:

    • May 1 – June 15 (mid-year cycle)

    • October 15 – December 22 (annual cycle)

  • Eligible Regions: Low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia, and South-East Asia (excluding mainland China)

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be based in an eligible low- or middle-income country

  • Demonstrate strong local leadership and institutional capacity

  • Present projects that align with conservation, food systems, or health priorities

  • Focus on applied research, pilot projects, or training initiatives

Funding Scope

The programme supports projects in three main areas:

  • Conservation

    • Biodiversity protection

    • Climate change mitigation

    • Strengthening local environmental capacity

  • Food

    • Sustainable agriculture

    • Support for small-scale farmers

    • Food sovereignty and food security

  • Health

    • Reproductive health

    • Mental health

    • Environmental health

    • Neglected tropical diseases

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Supporting locally led, community-based solutions

  • Promoting equity and inclusion in research and development

  • Strengthening institutional and community capacity

  • Generating evidence for policy influence and scalable impact

  • Addressing critical but underfunded global challenges

How to Apply
Applicants should submit a concept note (Letter of Intent) through the official application portal:
https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/

Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Proposals are expected to clearly outline research objectives, methodology, community engagement, and pathways to impact, demonstrating how the project will contribute to sustainable development and long-term change.