The deadline for anti-tobacco organisations to apply for financial assistance from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to raise public awareness has been extended until the 24th of this month, from the previous deadline of last Thursday.
Following the publication of the official framework governing public awareness grants on August 16, authorities established an initial 14-day window for applicants to submit concept notes. Under this process, only shortlisted candidates will advance to the final stage to submit full, detailed proposals.
According to the regulation, MVR 3 million will be disbursed as financial assistance each year after evaluating the submitted proposals.
Grant categories have also been specified under the framework. Funding for island- or community-level initiatives ranges from MVR 75,000 to MVR 100,000, while larger-scale projects targeted at the national public are eligible for awards between MVR 100,000 and MVR 300,000.
If practical activities are carried out in more than one region, assistance of between MVR 300,000 and MVR 500,000 will be provided.
According to the regulation, administrative expenses for each proposal may be set at a maximum of 20 per cent of the total requested amount.
Areas of Tobacco Control Eligible for Financial Assistance:
- Tobacco prevention and raising public awareness on tobacco prevention.
- Engaging youth in tobacco prevention efforts and raising their awareness of the issue.
- Assisting with quitting smoking / Assisting with smoking cessation.
- Advocating at the community level to create a smoke-free environment.
- Preventing the use of tobacco and nicotine-containing products among children and youth.
- Other activities supporting tobacco control efforts at the national level.
HPA said proposals requesting assistance must pass all evaluation stages. Additionally, proposals evaluated against the criteria must achieve a total score of at least 70 marks.
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