Applications are Open for KLIC Catalyst Grant Program to Strengthen Community Health Through Innovation

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Application Deadline: August 10, 2025

GaneshAID Consultancy is calling on innovators, NGOs, and grassroots organizations to submit proposals for the KLIC Catalyst Grant Program, a targeted initiative to pilot innovative solutions that enhance community engagement and leadership in primary health care (PHC). The application deadline is August 10, 2025, and successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 USD in funding to implement a three-month pilot.

This opportunity stems from insights gathered at KLIC2024, GaneshAID’s global innovation lab held in Benin, where over 90 participants from Africa, Asia, and beyond came together to address persistent public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Themed “Leveraging Immunization Innovation to Modernize Primary Health Care,” the event highlighted two key barriers to effective PHC:

  • Limited community engagement, especially among men and fathers, resulting in low immunization uptake.
  • Insufficient leadership and management capacity at local and frontline levels, weakening the sustainability and effectiveness of health innovations.

In response, GaneshAID is launching the KLIC Catalyst Grant Program to operationalize the most pressing recommendations—driving equity, innovation, and local leadership in PHC delivery.

What Is the KLIC Catalyst Grant Program?

The KLIC Catalyst Grant Program provides seed funding for community-based and digital prototypes designed to solve these two critical challenges:

Stream A: Community Engagement & Male Involvement in PHC

Projects should focus on:

  • Increasing demand for vaccines and PHC services.
  • Engaging fathers and male caregivers through culturally sensitive and gender-responsive methods.
  • Reaching underserved groups using creative platforms and communication tools.

Stream B: Strengthening Leadership and Governance in Health Systems

Proposals should aim to:

  • Enhance leadership and coordination capacity at the local and subnational levels.
  • Offer structured mentoring, coaching, or training to health workers and immunization teams.
  • Institutionalize Leadership, Management, and Governance (LMG) practices through replicable models.

Grant Details

  • Number of Grants: Up to two (2) projects will be selected.
  • Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 USD per project (inclusive of all expenses).
  • Duration: 3 months, beginning in September 2025.

Grants are available to:

  • Community-based organizations, youth groups, and NGOs.
  • Startups and small enterprises in health, education, or technology.
  • Universities and research institutions.
  • Individual innovators or multidisciplinary teams (including past KLIC participants).

Eligible activities include prototype development, community engagement, training implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge dissemination.

Deliverables & Reporting

Successful applicants must deliver the following:

  1. Midterm Progress Report (by October 15, 2025)
    Outline activities completed, challenges, and timeline updates.
  2. Fully Tested and Documented Prototype (by December 5, 2025)
    Deliver tools like training packages, communication campaigns, digital platforms, or coaching models tested with real users.
  3. Final Implementation Report (by December 5, 2025)
    Include results, impact stories, challenges, lessons learned, and visual documentation.

GaneshAID will provide templates and guidance to ensure reporting consistency.

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Exclusive Opportunity: Present at KLIC2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam

Grantees will receive a fully funded invitation to present their results at KLIC2025, the third annual innovation gathering happening in Hanoi from December 9–11, 2025. This includes:

  • Travel and accommodation for two project representatives.
  • A session spotlight to showcase innovation and impact.
  • Networking with global donors, public health leaders, and tech innovators.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals (max. 10 pages) must include:

  • Executive Summary
  • Problem Statement & Solution
  • Implementation Plan & Timeline
  • Expected Results
  • Budget Breakdown
  • Team Experience

Optional supporting materials like videos or pitch decks are encouraged.

Submit proposals by August 10, 2025, to:
📧 bd@ganeshaid.com
Subject line: GA/KLIC/CGP-01 – Proposal – [Your Organization Name]
Format: PDF & Excel files only.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed based on:

  • Relevance to program objectives (20%)
  • Innovation and creativity (25%)
  • Feasibility and scalability (20%)
  • Impact on male engagement and PHC outcomes (20%)
  • Cost-effectiveness (15%

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