Deadline: 09-Jul-2026
The Ministry of Health & Medical Services is inviting Fijian Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026–2027 NGO Grant Round. The programme supports projects that strengthen health services and improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved communities across Fiji.
Overview
The 2026–2027 NGO Grant Round provides financial support to eligible Fijian NGOs that deliver health-related services in partnership with the Ministry of Health & Medical Services.
The programme aims to improve access to essential healthcare, strengthen community-based health services, and promote better health outcomes through collaboration between government and civil society.
Successful organisations will work closely with the Ministry using established reporting, coordination, and monitoring systems to ensure efficient service delivery and avoid duplication.
Key Details
- Programme: NGO Grant Round 2026–2027
- Funder: Ministry of Health & Medical Services
- Country: Fiji
- Application stage: Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Eligible applicants: Registered Fijian NGOs
- Funding period: 2026–2027 financial year
- Funding allocation: Distributed among selected organisations based on proposal quality and eligibility
Priority Areas
The grant supports projects in the following health priority areas:
1. Counselling and Rehabilitation Services
Projects that provide counselling, rehabilitation, and related support services for individuals and communities.
2. Disability Services
Projects that improve access to services, support, and inclusion for people living with disabilities.
3. Primary Health Care
Projects supporting primary healthcare services, including:
- Health promotion
- Health education
- Disease prevention
- Health screening
- Early detection of health conditions
- Community health initiatives
Key Concepts Explained
What is Primary Health Care?
Primary health care is the first level of healthcare that focuses on prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, health promotion, and community-based services.
What is Universal Health Coverage?
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that everyone can access quality health services without discrimination or financial hardship, regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, age, social status, or geographic location.
What is an Expression of Interest (EOI)?
An Expression of Interest is the first stage of the application process. Organisations submit information demonstrating their capacity, experience, and proposed activities before being considered for funding.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a Fijian Non-Government Organisation (NGO).
- Be registered under the Charitable Trust Act.
- Demonstrate the ability to achieve measurable health programme outcomes.
- Have experience implementing grant-funded projects.
- Have experience managing donor funding.
- Demonstrate sound financial management.
- Provide audited financial reports for the previous three years.
- Be committed to Universal Health Coverage principles.
Who is Not Eligible?
The following applicants are not eligible:
- International NGOs
- Organisations that do not meet the registration requirements
- Organisations unable to demonstrate financial accountability or grant management capacity
Funding Purpose
Funding supports NGOs delivering health services in partnership with the Ministry during the 2026–2027 financial year.
Projects should contribute to:
- Improved healthcare access
- Better health outcomes
- Community-based service delivery
- Support for vulnerable populations
- Strengthened collaboration with government health services
Collaboration Requirements
Selected organisations are expected to work closely with the Ministry of Health & Medical Services through existing coordination mechanisms.
This includes:
- Regular reporting
- Data sharing
- Resource coordination
- Joint planning
- Joint decision-making
- Collaboration to avoid duplication of services
Financial and Organisational Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong governance
- Financial accountability
- Experience managing grants
- Experience managing donor-funded projects
- Ability to account for project expenditures
- Audited financial statements covering the previous three years
How to Apply
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
Ensure your organisation is a Fijian NGO registered under the Charitable Trust Act.
Step 2: Select a Priority Area
Choose the programme area that best aligns with your organisation’s expertise, such as counselling services, disability services, or primary healthcare.
Step 3: Develop the Project Proposal
Prepare a project that addresses health needs among vulnerable or underserved communities and contributes to Ministry health priorities.
Step 4: Demonstrate Organisational Capacity
Provide evidence of previous grant implementation, donor fund management, and successful programme delivery.
Step 5: Prepare Financial Documents
Include audited financial reports for the previous three years and demonstrate sound financial management systems.
Step 6: Demonstrate Commitment to Universal Health Coverage
Explain how your services will remain accessible regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, age, location, or social status.
Step 7: Submit the Expression of Interest
Complete and submit the EOI according to the Ministry’s application requirements.
Why It Matters
The programme strengthens partnerships between government and civil society to improve healthcare access across Fiji.
It helps:
- Improve services for vulnerable communities.
- Expand disability support.
- Strengthen counselling and rehabilitation services.
- Promote disease prevention and early detection.
- Improve primary healthcare delivery.
- Advance Universal Health Coverage.
- Strengthen accountability and coordinated service delivery.
- Reduce duplication of health services.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid:
- Applying as an international NGO.
- Failing to provide audited financial statements.
- Submitting weak evidence of organisational capacity.
- Ignoring Universal Health Coverage principles.
- Providing unrealistic budgets.
- Failing to demonstrate previous grant management experience.
- Proposing activities outside the priority health areas.
- Overlooking collaboration and reporting requirements.
Tips for a Strong Application
Applicants should:
- Clearly explain the health problem being addressed.
- Demonstrate measurable health outcomes.
- Highlight previous project achievements.
- Show strong financial management systems.
- Explain how vulnerable populations will benefit.
- Describe collaboration with government health services.
- Present a realistic implementation plan.
- Align activities with Ministry health priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Only Fijian NGOs registered under the Charitable Trust Act are eligible to apply.
Are international NGOs eligible?
No. International NGOs are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
What activities are supported?
Projects supporting counselling and rehabilitation services, disability services, and primary healthcare—including health promotion, screening, and early detection—are eligible.
What financial documents are required?
Applicants must provide audited financial reports covering the previous three years.
What is Universal Health Coverage?
Universal Health Coverage ensures everyone has access to essential health services regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, age, social status, or location.
How will grants be awarded?
Funding will be distributed among selected organisations based on the quality of proposals, submitted budgets, and compliance with grant requirements.
What are selected organisations expected to do?
Successful organisations must coordinate with the Ministry through reporting, data sharing, resource coordination, and joint planning to improve health service delivery and prevent duplication.
Conclusion
The Fiji Ministry of Health & Medical Services NGO Grant Round 2026–2027 provides funding for registered Fijian NGOs that deliver essential health services to vulnerable and underserved communities. By supporting counselling, disability services, and primary healthcare initiatives, the programme strengthens collaboration between government and civil society while advancing Universal Health Coverage and improving health outcomes across Fiji.
For more information, visit Ministry of Health & Medical Services.
