The grant is made available for Organisations: 

• That are certified by the appropriate authorities of the country
• That are registered under the status of association under the law of 1901 or identified as a public entity or equivalent status for foreign organizations,
• Not for profit and managed independently
• That have similar goals structure of public interest in connection with the Mérieux Foundation’s mission: to fight against the infectious diseases the strikes the most vulnerable populations in developing countries, especially mothers and children
• That aren’t opposed to the ethical codes of the Mérieux Foundation’s Charter: transparency, professionalism, quality, independence, non-discrimination, respect
• That haven’t been incarcerated (or one of its member) for doing anything opposing the principles stated above
• That are not in bankruptcy or receivership.

The grant is available for Projects:

• Whose conducts and goals are similar to the Mérieux Foundation’s aim on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis, neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases representing significant public health issues
• Taking a global operational stance and technique in dealing with all aspects of health issues
• Focused on local need assessments 
• With feasible and practical answers to the problem
• That are familiar with and to the target population and will be for a long time
• That share strong ties with the locals
• In a cordial relationship with pre-existing set-ups in selected areas;
• Sensitive to gender equality and ethical standards required in the implementation of the project.