Deadline: 14-May-2026
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is offering up to $262,000 to a national civil society organisation in Nigeria to strengthen immunisation financing and public financial management systems.
The grant targets one of three states—Bayelsa, Sokoto, or Zamfara—and supports advocacy, budget tracking, and system reforms to improve funding for immunisation and primary healthcare.
What is the Gavi Immunisation Financing Grant?
This is an impact-focused grant aimed at improving how funds for immunisation and primary healthcare are:
- Allocated
- Managed
- Tracked
- Utilised
The program focuses on domestic resource mobilisation and public financial management (PFM) at the state level.
Funding Details
Grant Amount
- Up to $262,000 (for one organisation)
Target Locations
- Bayelsa
- Sokoto
- Zamfara
Duration
- Up to 17 months
Timeline
- Expected start: August 2026
- End date: 31 December 2027
Key Objectives
1. Strengthen Budgetary Processes
- Improve planning and allocation for immunisation
- Ensure timely and equitable funding
2. Improve Financial Management Systems
- Enable predictable fund flows
- Strengthen budget execution
3. Build Stakeholder Capacity
- Train CSOs, legislators, and officials
- Improve financial oversight and advocacy
4. Enhance Transparency & Accountability
- Develop dashboards and scorecards
- Track spending and performance
5. Promote Evidence-Based Advocacy
- Identify financing gaps
- Share data for informed decision-making
6. Support National Coordination
- Align with national immunisation strategies
- Strengthen sub-national engagement
Why This Grant Matters
Immunisation programs often face funding gaps and inefficiencies.
This initiative helps:
- Ensure consistent vaccine financing
- Improve public health outcomes
- Strengthen accountability in government spending
- Support long-term healthcare system resilience
Who is Eligible?
Eligible Applicants
- National civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria
Mandatory Requirements
- Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission
- Strong governance structures
- Financial capacity (based on past expenditure)
- USD-denominated bank account in Nigeria
Required Experience
- Health sector advocacy
- Immunisation or primary healthcare financing
- Budget tracking and financial monitoring
- Capacity building and stakeholder engagement
- Use of digital tools for reporting and accountability
Preferred Experience
- Work with Gavi-funded programs
- Established advocacy networks
How the Grant Works
Step-by-Step Process
- Identify Target State
- Choose Bayelsa, Sokoto, or Zamfara
- Develop Proposal
- Align with financing and PFM objectives
- Submit Application
- Include technical and financial capacity details
- Selection & Contracting
- ~2 months process
- Implementation
- Execute advocacy and system-strengthening activities
What a Strong Proposal Should Include
- Clear strategy for improving budget processes
- Practical tools (dashboards, scorecards)
- Stakeholder engagement plan
- Evidence-based advocacy approach
- Alignment with national health initiatives
- Measurable outcomes and indicators
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Weak link to immunisation financing
- Lack of measurable impact indicators
- Poor financial management plan
- Limited stakeholder engagement strategy
- Ignoring alignment with national systems
Tips for Applicants
- Focus on practical system improvements, not just advocacy
- Use data and evidence to support your approach
- Demonstrate state-level experience
- Highlight digital tools and innovation
- Show long-term sustainability beyond the grant
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to $262,000.
2. Who can apply?
National CSOs registered in Nigeria.
3. Can multiple organisations apply together?
No, only individual organisations are eligible.
4. Which states are targeted?
Bayelsa, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
5. What is the project duration?
Up to 17 months.
6. What is the main focus?
Improving immunisation financing and public financial management.
7. Is prior experience required?
Yes, especially in health financing, advocacy, and budget tracking.
Conclusion
The Gavi Immunisation Financing Grant 2026 is a high-impact opportunity for Nigerian civil society organisations to strengthen healthcare financing systems at the state level.
By improving budgeting, accountability, and advocacy, the program aims to ensure sustainable immunisation funding and better health outcomes for communities.
For more information, visit Gavi.