Eldama Ravine Education Foundation (EREF), in partnership with the Uzalendo Half Marathon (UHM), invites eligible community organizations to submit proposals for Corporate Social Responsibility grants aimed at alleviating poverty and improving education outcomes.
KES 150,000
per project
10 Projects
will be funded
30th June 2026
completion date
6 Wards
Koibatek Sub County
These are grants – selected via Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Community Support to non- profit Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) or Community Associations (CAs) to generate and solicit development solutions to alleviate poverty for which no repayment is typically required from target beneficiaries.
A total of 10 proposals will be funded with budgets of up to KES 150,000.00 will be considered for the award. Please note that value for money will be assessed as part of the rating criteria.
Important Note: This Call for Proposals does not constitute a grant agreement or guarantee of funding. UHM & EREF are not liable for any financial obligations incurred by entities in responding to this call.
Eldama Ravine Education Foundation (EREF) was established in 2013 with a clear mission: to transform lives by giving back to the community through education, talent development, and creating forums for social impact. EREF was founded to support bright but financially disadvantaged students from Eldama Ravine Constituency by providing them with quality secondary education opportunities.
400+
through scholarships
1,040+
students enrolled
The Uzalendo Half Marathon (UHM), organized by the Eldama Ravine Education Fund (EREF), supports Uzalendo School, which serves gifted but disadvantaged students. Previous editions funded key school infrastructure and scholarships. Rebranded to expand its national and social impact, UHM is now aligned more closely with its educational mission and is organized in partnership with Athletics Kenya (Baringo Chapter), meeting professional marathon standards.
Its objectives include establishing a sustainable endowment fund, promoting patriotism and social responsibility, supporting the education of bright but needy students, and nurturing sports and creative talents. UHM envisions becoming a nationally recognized annual event that funds education, celebrates Kenyan heroes, and demonstrates the transformative power of education and national pride.
Projects that establish Children's Education Program Strategy at the community level. Identify low-income families with many school-going children in junior secondary school and design a community-level bursary program for yearly tuition and material support sustained for needy children from vulnerable families at village level.
Projects that enable Children with Disabilities (CWDs) to access senior school education. Identify at least five (5) families with CWDs and provide assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids, calipers, surgical boots, sunscreen lotions, wide hats, and prosthetic limbs to enhance mobility and independence.
Comprehensive Mentorship Programs designed to foster leadership development among young professionals through structured mentorship relationships, experiential learning opportunities, and ongoing support. Empower EREF scholarship beneficiaries with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to thrive in their careers.
Support for custodial grandparents and grandparent-headed families. Identify at least five (5) grandparent families with junior secondary school-going children and support them to ensure smooth transition to senior secondary school. Activities include grandparents-school meetings, counseling services, and connection to support programs.
Projects that select at least five (5) vulnerable families and strengthen their economic situation through Income Generation Activities (IGAs). Families gain knowledge about saving, business planning, and skills such as vegetable growing, chicken raising, bee keeping, fish raising, and composting to improve quality of life.
The proposed projects will prioritize beneficiary families of the EREF Scholarship since inception in 2014 within these Wards based on vulnerability, economic status, and level of livelihood disruption/instability:
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The following types of project proposals are not eligible for funding:
The following documents must be submitted as part of the application:
| Category | Criteria | Points |
|---|---|---|
| SHG /CBO/CA | Relevant experience in community empowerment and poverty alleviation | 10 |
| Demonstrated engagement with local communities, women, youth, and people with disabilities | 10 | |
| Clear leadership structure and capacity to manage funds | 5 | |
| Provided all documents required | 5 | |
| Project Idea | Relevance of the proposal to the objectives and focus of EREF & UHM | 10 |
| Clear and realistic objectives, results, and target group | 20 | |
| Expected positive impact on community empowerment and poverty alleviation | 10 | |
| Inclusion of gender, youth, people with disabilities, and marginalized groups | 10 | |
| Defined project risks, monitoring and evaluation strategy | 10 | |
| Budget | Budget clarity, justification, value for money, and consistency with proposed activities | 10 |
Eligibility Threshold: 20 points and above for SHG/CBO/CA category
Email Submissions:
Primary: uzalendohalfmarathon@gmail.com
Copy: info@ereffoundation.org
For Enquiries:
Contact: Abiud Kigen
Email: abiudkigen09@gmail.com
Subject Line:
UHM-EREF Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Community Support Proposal