Grants for Global Health

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 176 active grants for global health in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 56 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 176; from 109 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $10K–$96K
Total listed funding: $26.7M; across 56 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 10 with a published date

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Helmerich International Fellowships Retina Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Two 12-month fellowships provide advanced subspecialty training at leading institutions for young ophthalmologists from developing countries. This program was established by RRF in honor of Walter H. Helmerich, III.	Not published	Varies
RAD-AID CAMRT Fellowship Rad-Aid International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Urology Care Foundation International Student Humanitarian Grant- Trinidad and Tobago Urology Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The Urology Care Foundation International Student Humanitarian Grant supports a medical student to undertake humanitarian work in Trinidad and Tobago.	Not published	$4K
International Development & Education Award Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) supports early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing their expertise through mentorship and participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Anne G. Osborn ASNR International Outreach Professor Program American Society of Neuroradiology · Foundation Not published · $2K A volunteer program for ASNR Senior members interested in teaching in developing countries. Facilitates the exchange of knowledge and techniques through volunteer professorship placements.	Not published	$2K
Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research Grant American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) · Foundation Not published · $25K The Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research, established by ASTMH in 2003, promotes international collaboration in tropical infectious disease research.	Not published	$25K
MAP Custom Pack for Medical Missions MAP International Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies MAP International's Custom Pack allows organizations to select medicines and health supplies for medical mission trips from an inventory of frequently-used products in communities served by medical mission teams.	Rolling	Varies
USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) Grant American Leprosy Missions Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500K – $937K The ASHA program aims to increase the ability of overseas schools, libraries, and hospitals to demonstrate U.S. advancements in education and medical technology.	Rolling	$500K – $937K
Hasmin's Friends Program Vapor Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship and sponsorship program that provides education and life support to children in extreme poverty across Africa and Haiti.	Not published	Varies
HeartConnect Grant Program Heartgift Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HeartConnect Grant Program aims to enhance global access to cardiac care for children with congenital heart defects.	Not published	Varies
Overseas Training Program (Georgetown, Guyana) Asa Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Overseas Teaching Program in Georgetown, Guyana is a collaborative initiative between the ASA Charitable Foundation/Committee on Global Health and CASIEF to advance anesthesia education and clinical care in Guyana.	Not published	Varies
Heiser Program for Research in Leprosy The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York Community Trust’s (The Trust) Heiser Program for Research in Leprosy (Heiser Program) was established by the will of Dr. Victor G. Heiser, an American physician and researcher who spent his professional life studying and…	Not published	Varies
Tanzania Global Health Security Partner Engagement: Advancing Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health (360337) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies The CDC collaborates with the Tanzanian government to enhance public health security by adhering to International Health Regulations.	Not published	Varies
Grand Challenges: Reducing the Burden of Preeclampsia Gates Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Preeclampsia is a leading cause worldwide of maternal morbidity and mortality, premature birth, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Preeclampsia is a placental disease caused by two different pathologies during pregnancy.	Not published	Varies
Circle of Sisterhood Foundation Grants Circle of Sisterhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For too many girls and women around the world, access to quality education is often limited. Two-thirds of all illiterate adults in the world are women, and not even seven percent of the world’s population has a college education.	Not published	Varies
Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Global Health Security in Kenya (360341) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity aims to enhance global health security in Kenya by building on over forty years of partnership with the CDC.	Not published	Varies
GSF: Virology & Infectious Diseases RFP - HBV: B-PRO Grant Gilead Sciences, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The GSF: Virology & Infectious Diseases RFP - HBV: B-PRO aims to address chronic hepatitis B (CHB), a significant public health concern despite available vaccines and antiviral therapies.	Not published	Varies
Hunter Smith Africa Scholarship Kershaw's Challenge · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hunter Smith Africa Scholarship fund was created in honor of Hunter Smith, who passed away on April 16, 2016.	Not published	Varies
DAISY Medical Mission Grants Daisy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The DAISY Medical Mission Grants, offered by the DAISY Foundation in partnership with AMN Healthcare, support DAISY Honoree nurses traveling to underserved populations worldwide.	Not published	Up to $2K
Empower a Billion Lives Grant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Empower a Billion Lives Grant, organized by the IEEE, seeks innovative solutions to address energy poverty affecting 3 billion people globally.	Not published	Up to $1M
Enhancing global laboratory systems to safely manage biological risks, deploy diagnostics and sequence pathogens to strengthen health protection worldwide Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant focuses on enhancing global laboratory systems to manage biological risks effectively. It aims to improve public health by strengthening laboratory capacities, workforce development, and bio-risk management.	Not published	Varies
Global Health Inequities, Risks, and Solutions Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulitzer Center invites applications for stories addressing global health inequities and challenges. Projects may explore barriers to healthcare, the impact of U.S. aid cuts, and emerging health threats.	Not published	Varies
Building and Strengthening Public Health Systems, Impact, and Capacity in Indonesia through Partner Collaboration (360338) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant opportunity focuses on enhancing public health systems in Indonesia through collaboration between the CDC and the Ministry of Health.	Not published	Varies
Grand Challenges: Innovations for Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Gates Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bacterial AMR is now the 3rd-leading cause of death globally, behind ischemic heart disease and stroke.	Not published	Varies

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About grants for global health

Global health grants support nonprofits and research institutions working on disease prevention, maternal and child health, vaccines, and health systems strengthening in low- and middle-income countries. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the dominant private funder in this space, alongside U.S. government global-health programs and multilateral partners such as the World Health Organization. Funding ranges from large multi-year initiatives to challenge grants for innovative, early-stage ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for global health award?

Of the 176 grants for global health Grantable lists as of October 13, 2026, 56 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $96K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for global health?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (18), National Institutes of Health (8), Gates Foundation (6), Nestle USA Foundation (6), and Smile Train Inc (6). In all, 109 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for global health due?

Of 176 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 10 have a published upcoming deadline, 28 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 133 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for global health work?

Global health funding supports infectious-disease control, immunization, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, and health-systems strengthening. Funders offer both large program grants and competitive challenge-style awards for novel solutions. Some programs fund implementation and service delivery abroad, while others fund the research and product development behind new diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines.

Who funds global health programs?

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private global-health funder, with grantmaking spanning vaccines, diseases, and global development, and it runs open-call programs such as its Grand Challenges initiative. U.S. government global-health programs and multilateral organizations like the World Health Organization and UNICEF are also major funders. The Gates Foundation frequently funds large intermediary organizations that then sub-grant to smaller nonprofits.

How can a smaller nonprofit access global health funding?

Because the largest funders often work through major intermediaries, a common path for smaller organizations is sub-granting or partnership with a larger implementing organization. Watch for open calls and challenge grants that invite applications directly, and build credibility with documented field results and strong local partnerships. Confirm eligibility carefully, as many programs prioritize tax-exempt organizations and established in-country presence.

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