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LEEPS / AEEPA · Phase II

Phase II Mini-Grants — Call for Applications

Institutionalising Evidence-Informed Policymaking · ARIN / AEEPA

Maximum grant:USD 4,500
Duration:6 months
Deadline:30 June 2026

About This Call

This call is open exclusively to the ten ARIN fellows who received a mini-grant during LEEPS Phase I (2023–2025). Phase II grants support fellows in translating their Phase I case study findings into lasting institutional change — embedding Evidence-Informed Policymaking (EIP) into the structures, processes, and capacities of their home institutions.

Note: If you are a Phase I mini-grant recipient but are unable to apply, please notify ARIN so that another fellow from the broader training cohort may be considered.

10
Eligible Fellows

Phase I mini-grant recipients

$4,500
Max Per Grant

No overheads or indirect costs

6 mo
Implementation

Per grant period

Eligibility

Who can apply

Be one of the ten ARIN fellows who received a mini-grant during LEEPS Phase I (2023–2025)
Demonstrate how the proposed Phase II activity builds directly on Phase I case study findings
Show how the activity contributes to lasting institutional change
Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Application Requirements

Short proposal — maximum 3 pages

a
Applicant information

Name, institution, contact details

b
Institutional context

Brief description of the institution and the EIP gap or opportunity identified in Phase I

c
Proposed activity

Concrete steps to institutionalise EIP, including timeline and key stakeholders

d
Expected outcomes and indicators

What will change in structures, processes, or capacities

e
Budget breakdown

In USD, with justification

f
Sustainability plan

How the change will endure beyond the grant period

Selection Criteria

Reviewed by an AEEPA representatives selection committee

CriterionWeight
Relevance to institutionalising EIP30%
Feasibility and clarity of the activity plan20%
Alignment with Phase I case study findings20%
Potential for lasting institutional change15%
Inclusion of gender equity considerations15%

Reporting & Accountability

Requirements for grantees

Participate in monthly check-in calls with ARIN
Submit a brief progress report midway through the grant period
Submit a final report (including evidence of institutional changes, such as policies, tools, or training materials) and a financial statement upon completion
Attend engagement sessions such as the ARIN Friday reviews
Attend relevant conferences, workshops and/or webinars whenever called upon

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF by 30 June 2026

Submit your application by email
Subject:LEEPS Phase II Mini-Grant Application

Deadline: 30 June 2026 · Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Ready to Apply?

Submit a single PDF to the address below by 30 June 2026.

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