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The Beginnings Fund is sponsored by Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, Children's Investment Fund Foundation, Delta Philanthropies, The ELMA Foundation, and others (with matching from Gates Foundation). The Beginnings Fund is a partnership that pools funding from philanthropic partners and works with African governments to support organizations and initiatives working to improve maternal and newborn health.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations and initiatives working with African governments to improve maternal and newborn health, focusing on strengthening the workforce, deploying products, and building resilient health systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows aims to pool over US$500 million in first five years (individual grant amounts unspecified). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Beginnings Fund is funded by Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, Children's Investment Fund Foundation, Delta Philanthropies, The ELMA Foundation, and others (with matching from Gates Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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