Climate change & Health INNOVation Hub for West & Central Africa (CHINNOVA)
Is a network of networks to strengthen the resilience of health systems to climate change in West and Central Africa, a region severely affected by climate-sensitive diseases and disorders.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a legally registered organization headquartered in West or Central Africa.
- Be a research institution, university, NGO with a research mandate, or public/private organization engaged in climate-health work.
- Form multi-stakeholder consortia that include both a research institution and a civil society partner.
- Demonstrate prior experience in research, sound financial management, and a commitment to ethical, gender-inclusive research practices.
Eligible countries include: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Grant Benefits
- Funding Amount: Up to USD 70,000 per project
- Total Available Fund: USD 700,000 for 8–10 selected projects
- Project Duration: Up to 18 months (2026–2027)
- Supported Costs: Salaries, fieldwork, data collection, workshops, travel, training, equipment, and indirect costs up to 13%
Beyond funding, selected grantees gain access to CHINNOVA’s network of experts, capacity-building workshops, and peer exchange events across Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Follow these simple steps to complete your application
Application Process
Complete guide to get started
1Register/Login
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2Complete Application Form
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3Check Your Email
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