Grants for Global Health

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 176 active grants for global health in its free grants database, drawn from federal and 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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Patient Logistics Grants Smile Train Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This program targets patients whose families could never make it to the hospital for treatment without additional financial support.	Not published	Varies
Polio Research Committee RFP Grant Global Polio Eradication Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Polio Research Committee (PRC) seeks innovative research proposals to advance the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's objectives.	Not published	Varies
Accelerating Research and Development of Next Generation Malaria Vaccines Against Malaria – A Model for Mosquito-Borne Diseases National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to support basic research, discovery, and/or preclinical development of highly efficacious vaccines for malaria and potentially other mosquito-borne illness.	Forecast	Varies
Strengthening Public Health Systems in Sierra Leone (360335) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strengthening Public Health Systems in Sierra Leone initiative aims to enhance the country's resilience against health threats.	Not published	Varies
Global Infectious Diseases Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies This initiative supports rigorous advanced research training programs for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) scientists on infectious diseases that pose a potential threat to the U.S. and present special opportunities for research that…	Forecast	Varies
Green Family Foundation Grants Green Family Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Green Family Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance access to the arts, culture, education, and healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Program Christian Connections for International Health · Foundation Not published · Varies CCIH awards small grants to its members to build their capacity and support their health programs, as funds are available.	Not published	Varies
Combined Pilot Research Grants: ACAPS/PSF Plastic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Combined Pilot Research Grants by the Plastic Surgery Foundation and ACAPS aim to fund innovative pilot research projects in academic plastic surgery, focusing on education and global health.	Not published	Up to $15K
George Burlew Scholarship Grant Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Burlew Scholarship Grant, initiated in 1979 by the Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club, supports graduate students pursuing marine-related studies.	Not published	Varies
Siriraj International Fellowship in Clinical Pain Management Grant International Association for the Study of Pain · Foundation Not published · Varies The Siriraj International Fellowship in Clinical Pain Management is a one-year program designed for multidisciplinary clinicians focusing on pain management in low-resource countries.	Not published	Varies
Girl Rising Global Education Fund (GRGEF) Girl Rising · Foundation Not published · Varies A venture philanthropy fund supporting local partner organizations working on girls' education and gender equity.	Not published	Varies
Comprehensive Treatment Grants Smile Train Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Smile Train's vision is to ensure every child with a cleft can lead a full and productive life. These grants fund essential services throughout a child's lifetime.	Not published	Varies
AJA Foundation Grants AJA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The AJA Foundation two-stage application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The Foundation accepts LOIs on a rolling basis (daily, no deadlines), and applicants can expect a response within approximately six weeks.	Not published	Varies
ASH Visitor Training Grant Program (VTP) American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Visitor Training Program (VTP) is designed to help build hematology capacity in low -and middle-income countries by providing funding for hematologists and hematology-related health care professionals in these regions to receive up to…	Not published	Varies
Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant The Khaled Hosseini Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant provides vital humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, focusing on women and children. This grant supports projects aimed at delivering education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Enhancing Global Health Security: Strengthening public health surveillance systems for disease detection and preparedness globally 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 by strengthening public health surveillance systems.	Not published	Varies
Global Pathology Education Award Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Pathology Education Award, offered by the College Of American Pathologists Foundation, enhances global health by supporting pathologists in under-resourced areas.	Not published	Varies
Reproductive Health Grants (International) - Medium Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · £10,001 - £20,000 The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust offers medium grants ranging from £10,001 to £20,000 for organizations focused on reproductive health in Africa and Asia.	Not published	£10,001 - £20,000
Global Health Trainee Fellowships American Society for Clinical Pathology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Nu Skin Force For Good Foundation Grant The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation Grant supports transformative projects aimed at enhancing children's health and wellness globally.	Not published	Varies
Enhancing Understanding and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M This funding opportunity aims to enhance understanding and preparedness for public health threats in Kenya through comprehensive research efforts.	Not published	Up to $3M
Global Health and Wellbeing Grantmaking Coefficient Giving · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Health and Wellbeing Grantmaking program by Coefficient Giving focuses on addressing critical health and welfare issues worldwide.	Not published	Varies
Continuing to Enhance Global Health Security: Sustain Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health Globally (360342) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to enhance Global Health Security by building on existing CDC-funded initiatives.	Not published	Varies
IWFA Scholarship Trust Grant International Women's Fishing Association · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The IWFA Scholarship Trust, established in 1965, aims to promote conservation by providing financial assistance to marine science graduate students.	Not published	$1K – $3K

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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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