The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation (CFHF) supports initiatives that protect the environment, improve food systems, and promote public health across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Types of Support
The Foundation funds projects and applied research that:
- Provide local or regional solutions to environmental and human development challenges
- Strengthen local leadership and professional skills in conservation, agriculture, and health
- Build the capacity of local organizations and partnerships
- Address critical, underfunded issues in targeted regions
Funding Focus:
CFHF prioritizes:
- Applied research
- Pilot projects
- New initiatives
- Training and technical assistance
The Foundation aims to provide seed funding to help projects grow and attract larger funding in the future.
Fields of Interest
1. Conservation
Supports efforts that:
- Protect biodiversity and natural resources
- Mitigate climate change impacts
- Strengthen local conservation capacity
- Promote collaboration between communities, scientists, and policymakers
- Engage indigenous communities
2. Food & Agriculture
Focuses on projects that:
- Promote sustainable agriculture
- Support small-scale farmers
- Encourage research partnerships
- Develop affordable pest and disease control methods
- Strengthen food security and nutrition
- Promote indigenous knowledge and food systems
3. Health
Supports innovative approaches to public health, especially:
- Reproductive health and family planning
- Mental and behavioral health
- Environmental health and pollution
- Nutrition and health
- Zoonotic and neglected diseases
Focus is on prevention, capacity building, and community-level impact, rather than clinical treatment.
Key Priorities
Across all sectors, priority is given to projects that:
- Build local capacity
- Can be replicated or scaled
- Influence policy and public awareness
- Drive systemic change
- Benefit communities beyond the immediate project
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- NGOs and nonprofit organizations
- Civil society and community-based organizations
- Universities and research institutions
Note:
- Government and religious institutions can be partners, but not direct recipients
- Projects must be based in eligible regions
Not Funded
The Foundation typically does not support:
- General operating costs or overhead
- Humanitarian aid (direct food/medical aid)
- Construction or infrastructure projects
- Eco-tourism
- Private-profit projects
- Pre-award expenses
- Salaries of senior executives (US/Europe-based organizations)
Grant Details
- Typical grant size: $25,000 – $50,000 per year
- Duration: 1–2 years
- Second-year funding depends on performance
Application Cycles:
- Twice a year: Spring & Fall
- Only one proposal per organization per year
Reporting Requirements
- Final Report: Within one year of project start or last funding year
- Interim Reports: Required for multi-year projects
- Includes financial and progress updates
Contact Information
Conservation, Food & Health Foundation
c/o Prentice A. Zinn, Administrator
GMA Foundations
2 Liberty Square, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02109, USA
📞 Phone: +1-617-391-3091
📧 Email: [email protected]
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
Grant range: $25,000–$50,000
Focus: Applied education research, pilot projects, and training in developing countries.
Website: https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/
