Palliative Care Development in Africa: Small Grants Programme

 

Application Guidelines for 01st September 2016 submission deadline

All work supported by this programme must adhere to the WHO definition of palliative care (http://www.who.int/cancer/palliative/definition/en/).

All funding decisions are made by the Trustees of the True Colours Trust, who meet twice a year to review applications. Applications and approved grants are administered by the African Palliative Care Association. Funding is primarily for one-off projects, with a duration not longer than 1 year.  The size of grants range from £500- £5,000.  

Training courses for palliative care service providers held in Africa (applicants must supply a  curriculum/ outline of the topics covered, and supply the name of the accrediting body. Funds will be released on receiving the letter of acceptance for the training Institution)

Equipment for patients (e.g beds, wheelchairs). For equipment we will require at least three quotes attached to the application, with the preferred quote indicated and reasons why.

Projects supporting paediatric palliative care services (this could include purchasing toys, integrating paediatric services into an existing programme, developing materials for advocacy, etc.)

Medicines

Capital improvement costs (such as refurbishing buildings to improve the patient experience, buying furniture, etc.)

Developing small palliative care projects (integrating palliative care components in existing health care services, adapting palliative care models, quality improvement activities e.g Palliative Care standards, developing materials, etc.)

Organisational development (Strategic planning, organisational capacity assessment, staff development, website development, board training and support, team building activities, mentorship support, etc.)

 

Trustees are keen to make this programme available to as many organisations as possible; it is therefore necessary that there is a one year time lag between applications from funded projects from the same organization. This means that an organization which has received funding from the small grants programme, will have to wait one year (starting from the date of approval of final narrative report and financial report), before being eligible for another grant.

As multi-year grants will not be considered with these funds, the Trustees will not normally fund salary costs. Per Diems and grants to individuals/governments will also not be considered. Only registered hospices and/or palliative care providers in any setting of care can apply. Grantees will be required to share with APCA any required information related to the grant in a timely manner, for the further development of the programme and other official purposes. 

Please attach all required documents to this application form. Incomplete applications risk not to be considered. You can also download a copy of these guideline here.

Please note that we receive a large number of applications and some applications will therefore be unsuccessful. We will endeavour to communicate to all applicants within two months of the closing date.

 

For further details visit: https://www.africanpalliativecare.org/articles/palliative-care-development-in-africa-small-grants-programme-application-guidelines-for-03rd-september-2015-submission-deadline/ 

Financial & Grants Management

Budget Preparation	Steps to be taken while Applying for Grants
Bank Reconciliation	Letter of Intent
AdvancesÂ	Capacity Building
Cost Effective Analysis	Concept Note
How to choosea Bank	Bank Accounts
Cash and Fund flowÂ	Asset RegisterÂ
Financial Statements	Cash and Acrual based AccountingÂ