Project Application procedure
2025 APPLICATION ROUND IS CLOSED
As of February 8, 2025, the call for applications (proposals) 2025 has been closed. We thank all the organisations for their applications. Further communication will be via e-mail.
An example of the questions in the NASF Project application form is to be found here (not for official use).
Seeking Innovative Project Proposals
At the Albert Schweitzer Fund, we believe that innovation is key to solving some of the most pressing healthcare challenges across Africa. By “innovative,” we mean solutions that go beyond traditional methods. These embrace creativity, technology, or new approaches to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective for communities in need.
We encourage projects that think outside the box and tackle healthcare issues in novel ways. For example projects that apply
- Innovative technologies like clean cooking stoves, 3D Printing for producing affordable prosthetics or a novel reusable vacuum pump for safe deliveries;
- Mobile Health Solutions to bring healthcare to people in remote areas, like an app to support village healthworkers or motorbike ambulances for pregnant women;
- Traditional knowledge in a new way like producing ceramic jars for waterharvesting, collaboration between traditional bonesetters and medical doctors;
- Creative ways to support mental and sexual health like the use of a dance as a way to create a supportive environment where stigmas can be broken, or a place for to practice yoga an receive support for women who have experienced sex based violence.
We are looking for ideas like these—projects that introduce new technologies, cultural approaches, or creative solutions to healthcare challenges. Whether through the use of apps, advanced medical devices, or community-driven programs, we want to support innovative approaches that have the potential to make a lasting impact on healthcare in Africa.
If you have a project that brings fresh ideas and transformative solutions, we encourage you to submit a proposal.
Procedure
Applications can only be submitted through the official NASF Project application form. After submission, the application process consists of several steps, including pre-selection based on the information in the application form and required documents, request for additional information from the project organisation and/or external expert advisors of NASF, project visit in case of a new organisation and final decision from the Board of NASF. All applicants will receive an email from us with a decision. More information is to be found on the call for proposals.
Health focus
Eight themes actively contribute to SDGs 3 & 6, and cover one or more of the following themes, in random order:
- Mother & Child Care
- Mental Health Care
- Primary Health Care
- Rehabilitation and Support for Vulnerable Groups
- Health Skills
- Menstrual Health Management (MHM)
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Pollution Prevention
Country Focus
Only project applications from the following countries will be taken into consideration:
- Uganda
- Kenya
- Burkina Faso
- Ghana
- Malawi
The list of countries eligible for support will be composed every year. Therefore, eligible countries can be subject to change.
Criteria
Your project application will only be processed when your project application meets all the requirements stated in the NASF Project Criteria. As these criteria have recently been reconsidered and tightened, we strongly advise you to read the criteria carefully before starting on your project application or submitting it.