Children's Investment Fund Foundation

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In October 2022, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), the world's largest philanthropic foundation focused on improving children's lives ...

Source: https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/private-sector-and-philanthropy/profiles/childrens-investment-fund-foundation/

Funding Details

Deadline

Unknown — CIFF partner profile page, not open call (Unknown)

Contact

Offices in London (HQ), Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Beijing, and New Delhi. Contact page: https://ciff.org/contact/

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:51

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be invited by CIFF to submit a proposal — unsolicited applications are not accepted
• Organization must work within one of CIFF's five priority areas: climate change, child health, sexual/reproductive health, girl capital, or child protection

Project Scope

• Projects must demonstrate transformational impact with potential for systemic change at scale

Required Documents

• Two-page concept note required as initial submission for Executive Team review
• Comprehensive investment memo required after concept note approval, developed during intensive due diligence

Constraints

• All investments must include robust monitoring systems and independent evaluations
• Must demonstrate evidence-based approach and cost-effectiveness with clear social return on investment

Historical Context

CIFF has been a partner of the Global Fund since 2014. Their latest pledge of US$98.7 million covers 2023-2025, with $33 million specifically pledged in October 2022 for January 2023 to March 2028. A previous HIV self-testing initiative in five sub-Saharan African countries grew distribution from thousands to over 4.6 million units between 2019 and June 2023.

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