Fiscal Sponsorship · Fiduciary Partnerships

Fiscal sponsorship forlocally-led healthcare.

AMA serves as a Fiscal Sponsor and Fiduciary Partner, providing the institutional framework, regulatory compliance, and administrative architecture that structured funding requires. AMA is structured to receive, manage and disburse institutional grants on behalf of local partner organizations.

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Why AMA

Why partner
with AMA?

Institutional funding comes with strict administrative and compliance requirements. AMA provides the U.S. nonprofit structure and fiduciary framework that meets them, so sponsored projects can focus on their work.

Sound Financial Management

AMA is a 501(c)(3) whose financial management is built to meet the accounting and reporting standards institutional funders require.

Global Trust

Partners instantly inherit the credibility of our Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency — the highest tier of U.S. nonprofit public disclosure.

Grant Support

Support with grant applications, proposal structuring, and donor reporting — so your team can focus on delivery.

Compliance & Fiduciary Role

As fiscal sponsor, AMA carries the U.S. nonprofit compliance and fiduciary responsibilities that come with receiving and disbursing institutional grants.

Partner Network

Access to AMA's network of identified local partner organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Local Leadership

Fiscal sponsorship designed to strengthen local leadership — not replace it, preparing each sponsored project for operational autonomy.

Sponsorship Services

Our Fiduciary & Sponsorship Capabilities

We offer comprehensive fiscal sponsorship models tailored to institutional grants, philanthropic allocations, and complex emergency responses.

Financial Oversight & Grant Administration

  • A structure designed to hold fiduciary responsibility for each funding line
  • Multi-currency accounting and expense tracking for disbursed funds
  • Financial reporting built to donor standards
  • Funds released to partners against donor restriction profiles

Compliance & Fiduciary Framework

  • U.S. 501(c)(3) compliance and recordkeeping
  • Sub-grant agreements and partner due diligence
  • Documented internal controls before funds are released

Reporting & Accountability

  • Results-framework structuring for institutional reporting
  • Indicator tracking for institutional funders
  • Periodic programmatic reviews of funded projects
  • Coordination of independent, third-party evaluation
Strategic Plan 2025–2029

Our Structural Commitment

In alignment with our multi-year Strategic Plan (2025–2029), AMA maintains a lean institutional framework designed to channel funding to local partners effectively, while upholding documented fiduciary responsibility.

Lean Cost-Recovery

AMA enforces a lean administrative cost-recovery model.

Local Sovereignty Protocol

Fiscal sponsorship is designed to strengthen — not replace — local leadership, preparing every sponsored initiative for full operational autonomy.

Independent Impact Evaluation

AMA formally commits to rigorous third-party external program evaluations, publishing all results in full public transparency.

Next Steps

Initiate a Fiduciary Partnership

Whether you are an institutional donor seeking a secure, compliant vehicle for funding in complex environments, or a local organization ready to scale a healthcare project — AMA provides the institutional anchor you need.

Process

How it works

Start Application
01

Submit Application

Complete the online form with your project details, team, and programmatic rationale.

02

Mission Alignment Review

AMA conducts due diligence and a call to assess alignment within 2–3 weeks of submission.

03

Sign Sponsorship Agreement

Finalize the fiscal sponsorship agreement detailing roles, fees, and reporting obligations.

04

Launch & Access Resources

Fundraise under AMA's 501(c)(3), access our network, and begin delivering your project.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

Project aligned with health access, maternal health, nutrition, or infectious disease prevention
Geographic focus: Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia
Identified local team with community presence and local credibility
Project at ideation, pilot, or scale-up phase
Budget: $10,000 to $1M+ (all ranges considered)
Commitment to quarterly financial and programmatic reporting
FAQ

Common questions

Fiscal sponsorship allows your project to operate under AMA's 501(c)(3) status, enabling tax-deductible donations and eligibility for grants restricted to registered nonprofits — without creating your own legal entity.

Health projects serving vulnerable populations in Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia, at any development phase, with an identified team and clear programmatic rationale.

AMA charges an administrative fee (typically 8–12% of funds raised) covering grant management, compliance, financial reporting, and oversight. The exact rate is negotiated in the sponsorship agreement.

Initial review takes 2–3 weeks. We then schedule a due diligence call to discuss your project before finalizing the agreement.

Yes. Existing funding is evaluated during review. AMA can serve as fiscal agent for new grant applications while you manage existing funds separately.

Yes. Sponsored projects access AMA's grant writing expertise, financial tools, donor reporting templates, and regulatory compliance guidance.

We work with projects from $10,000 to over $1M. The primary criteria are mission alignment, team credibility, and programmatic rigor.

Quarterly financial reports and semi-annual programmatic reports. AMA provides templates and support to help you meet all requirements.

Apply

Start your secure application

To protect your project information, applications are submitted through a secure portal. Create an account or sign in to access the form. We review all applications and respond within 2–3 weeks.

Access the Application Portal