Climate-Resilient Seed Systems for Smallholders

Co-design and operate community seed banks holding climate-resilient varieties, paired with smallholder advisory services and farmer-field-school networks.

AScope of work

The Foundation seeks proposals to strengthen last-mile maternal referral systems across four East African countries. Successful applicants will design, deploy, and operate referral logistics — community-level danger-sign recognition through facility arrival — with a measurable reduction in obstetric “golden-hour” delay.

Proposals should demonstrate operational presence in target districts, technical depth in emergency obstetric care, and a track record of partnership with national MoHs.

BEligibility

Registered NGO, INGO, or research institution with at least 5 years of operational history.
Demonstrated experience implementing maternal health programmes at facility or system level.
Operational presence in at least 2 of the 4 priority countries.
Annual operating budget of $1M or more in each of the past 3 years.
Verification level: Registration-document verified or higher.

CEvaluation criteria

01Technical approach & innovation

30%

02Track record & operational capacity

25%

03Cost-effectiveness & value for money

20%

04Partnerships & local embeddedness

15%

05M&E framework & learning agenda

10%

DDeliverables & indicators

D-01Baseline survey across selected districts

D-02Train ≥ 200 facility-based midwives in EmONC

D-03Deploy referral logistics in ≥ 100 health facilities

D-04Quarterly indicator-level reports

D-05Mid-term and end-of-project evaluations

D-06Public results dissemination

EQ&A · clarifications

Q · 2026-04-12

Are consortium proposals accepted?

A. Yes, with a clearly designated lead organisation.

Q · 2026-04-15

Is co-funding from other donors permitted?

A. Yes, provided it is disclosed in the budget.

Q · 2026-04-18

What is the expected start date?

A. July 2026, conditional on contracting timelines.