Call For Applications: Sanofi Foundations 2025 Climate Action & Health Resilience Grants for African NGOs (Up to €100,000 Funding)
African community-based organizations and NGOs working in climate and public health now have a major funding opportunity as Foundation S – the Sanofi Global Health Program launches the 2025 Climate Action & Health Resilience Grants.
The program supports locally led initiatives reducing health risks linked to extreme heat, air pollution, and climate-driven challenges, especially impacting women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
With grants of €50,000–€100,000 per year, this opportunity is designed to scale grassroots solutions that strengthen health systems and build climate resilience across Africa and Asia.
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Key Focus Areas
Projects must address one or both priority pillars:
- Community health system strengthening to anticipate & respond to heat and air pollution
- Leveraging science, data, technology, early-warning systems, & AI for climate-health adaptation
Initiatives must promote equity, inclusion, and local leadership, especially for women and youth.
Funding Benefits
- €50,000 – €100,000 per project per year
- Funding duration: 12–24 months
- Possible 12-month extension
- 80% of budget must be implemented locally
Eligible Countries (Africa)
Projects in the following African nations are eligible:
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Also eligible (Asia): Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan
Who Can Apply
- Community-based organisations
- Local NGOs or CSOs
- National & international NGOs with proven local engagement
Priority goes to: ✔ Women- and youth-led initiatives
✔ First-time applicants to Foundation S
✔ Projects with government collaboration
✔ Scalable & sustainable solutions
Deadline
28 November 2025 (23:00 CET / 01:00 EAT)
How to Apply
Download full call-for-proposals and submit concept note via:
🔗 https://www.foundation-s.sanofi.com/assets/dot-fs/pages/docs/2025_Call-for-Proposals-ENGLISH.pdf
📌 Applications Guidance
To strengthen your application, ensure your proposal highlights:
- Local community ownership
- Data-driven climate-health impact
- Women and youth inclusion
- Collaboration with government health/environment agencies
- Clear monitoring and evaluation plan
