DInA's Small Grants Program

Small Grants Program for Micronutrient Data and Interventions that Support Vulnerable Populations
The Micronutrient Data Innovation Alliance (DInA) launched its Small Grants Program in 2023 to support its alliance members in advancing micronutrient data and interventions. This annual program provides small grants of up to $15,000 USD to eligible organizations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for capacity-building activities and advocacy efforts over a one-year period.
Each year, the Small Grants Program focuses on a specific theme to address critical gaps in micronutrient data. The program offers an opportunity for prospective grantees to apply for funding for initiatives that correspond with a range of activities outlined in the call for proposals. These activities include:
- Hosting stakeholder meetings or building coalitions to advocate for micronutrient data collection
- Designing micronutrient surveys or interventions
- Disseminating micronutrient survey results
- Expanding the capacity of a laboratory for micronutrient biomarkers
- Increasing capacity for survey design or statistical analysis
- Promoting science communication for micronutrient data
- Performing additional analysis of micronutrient data.
To learn more about the program, please contact us at [email protected]
2025 Small Grants Program – Request for Proposals Now Open!
The 2025 Small Grants Program invites proposals that strengthen large-scale food fortification (LSFF) data. While LSFF is a proven, cost-effective nutrition intervention, significant data gaps hinder its full potential. Through this initiative, DInA aims to generate new evidence to improve LSFF programming, strengthen policy decision-making, and ensure fortified foods reach the most vulnerable populations.
DInA strongly encourages proposals from National Fortification Alliances (NFAs) or organizations working closely with NFAs, as they play a key role in coordinating LSFF efforts at the national and regional levels.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
For complete details on eligibility, application requirements, and evaluation criteria, click on the button below to view the full Request for Proposals.
Previous Small Grants Program Themes and Recipients
The 2024 Small Grants Program Recipients
In 2024, DInA awarded five grants to organizations leading projects in five different countries that advance micronutrient data collection, analysis, and use. These projects aim to generate new evidence to inform nutrition policies and programs, ultimately improving micronutrient health outcomes in their respective countries. Learn more about the 2024 recipients below:
Country: Colombia
Organization: Observatory of Food Sovereignty and Food Security and Nutrition (OBSSAN), National University of Colombia
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Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Ethiopian Public Health Institute
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Country: India
Organization: Lata Medical Research Foundation
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There is a lack of comprehensive data regarding the impact of maternal micronutrient intake on the composition of essential micronutrients in human breastmilk. In this project, researchers will analyze levels of micronutrients in human breastmilk samples collected and stored as part of the Human Milk & Infant Nutrition (HMIN) longitudinal study, which was part of a larger trial of intrapartum Azithromycin treatment to prevent sepsis in mothers. The objective is to gain a better understanding of the association between micronutrients in human milk and infant growth.
Country: Malawi
Organization: Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (LUANAR)
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Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI)
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About DInA
The Micronutrient Data Innovation Alliance (DInA) is a diverse membership coalition driving collective action to strengthen the micronutrient data ecosystem. Hosted by the Micronutrient Forum, we are dedicated to tackling global micronutrient deficiencies and helping national leaders make data-driven health and nutrition program and policy decisions.
Interested in being in being part of a global community of micronutrient data advocates? Apply to be a member today!