Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation Initiative (“OPTions Initiative”)
Learn more on the OPTions Initiative website
Funding Opportunity
We are excited to announce the initiative has launched its third round of funding! Seed grants of up to $250,000 CAD are available for innovations that seek to test and develop:
- New or improved approaches to increasing early access to existing pregnancy termination products and services in low- and middle-income countries, or
- Next-generation methods of pregnancy termination, menses induction or conception interruption.
The application deadline for “access” innovations is August 11, 2021, at 12 PM (EST).
Next generation methods applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2022, or funds are exhausted. Early submissions are advantageous as the call will be closed once funds have been spent.
Request for Proposals
Please note that while the Request for Proposal is available in English, French, Arabic and Spanish, applications will only be accepted in French and English due to limitations in the review process.
We encourage applications from organizations where English or French is not the first language. Applications will be reviewed on content only, not quality of written English or French.
Request for Proposals – English
Demande de propositions – Français
Solicitud de propuestas – Español
Information Session Webinar
Join us for an information session about applying for funding from Grand Challenges Canada’s OPTions Initiative! This information session will address questions concerning the OPTions Request for Proposals, eligibility criteria, the application and review process.
Information Session Webinar (English)
Thursday, July 8 at 9:00 AM
Register here
Information Session Webinar (French)
Thursday, July 8 at 10:00 AM
Register here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Please review our FAQ document for answers to frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions – English
Foire Au Questions – Français
Preguntas frecuentes – Español
أسئلة شائعة – عربي
Start Your Application
Click to start your application on Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal. The registration deadline for “access” application is August 1st, 2021.
Applications on Fluxx Portal
To apply for funding, applicants MUST use the online application provided, which is ONLY accessible via the Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal.
For more details on the FLUXX Portal application process please see the Fluxx Quick Reference Guide.
Further Questions and Technical Assistance
For questions related to this Request for Proposals that are not addressed in the FAQ, contact:
Email: gro.e1624511096vitai1624511096tinis1624511096noitp1624511096o@ofn1624511096i1624511096
WhatsApp: +1 (437) 219 – 1614
If you require technical assistance with registration or the online application, please contact Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Technical Support Team at www.grandchallenges.ca/fluxxsupport/.
Archived Request for Proposals
To view archived Request for Proposals and proposal examples, click here.