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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International Foundation Grant The International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The International Foundation Grant is aimed at U.S.-based non-profit organizations working in developing countries to enhance health, education, and income levels for impoverished communities.	Not published	Up to $100K
Grand Challenges: Enhancing HIV and TB Diagnosis: Adjunct Technologies for Sample Collection and Processing Gates Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Effective diagnostics are the cornerstone of disease management for tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), two of the world’s most significant infectious diseases.	Not published	Varies
Faith Plus Family Planning Grant Population Action International · Foundation Not published · Varies PAI works with policymakers in Washington, D.C. and our network of global partners to advocate for accessible, quality health care and advance the sexual and reproductive rights of women, girls and other vulnerable groups.	Not published	Varies
Learning from Abroad to Reimagine Health Knowledge Systems for Equity and Wellbeing Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to dismantling structural racism and eliminating barriers to health equity by working alongside communities, practitioners, and institutions.	Not published	Up to $500K
Global Grants Rotary International District 7690 · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rotary Foundation funds Global Grants to support humanitarian projects and educational programs. District 7690 has successfully executed Global Grants projects.	Not published	Varies
K-12 Education Grant : Global Health Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The K-12 Education Grant Program by the Pulitzer Center invites innovative educational projects that use journalism to engage K-12 students and educators in global health issues.	Not published	Up to $2K
KFAS: Al-Sumait Prize- Health Nomination Grant Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) · Foundation Not published · $1M The KFAS: Al-Sumait Prize for Health recognizes groundbreaking contributions to food security, health, and education in Africa.	Not published	$1M
Strengthening public health efforts and partnerships to protect and improve health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity aims to enhance public health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by continuing Global Health Security initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Fogarty International Center, with NINDS, NIMH, NIA, NIEHS, NICHD, NEI, NIDCD, and NCCIH, intends to continue support of neuro-health research through the Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan program.	Forecast	Varies
Improving Health Security and Building International Health Regulations Core Capacities in the Republic of Uganda (360339) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This NOFO aims to enhance health security in Uganda by addressing gaps identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of the country's capacities.	Not published	Varies
Global Emergency Response and Recovery Partner Engagement: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Improve Rapid Response to Public Health Emergencies Globally (343012) Grant Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $376.5M The CDC's grant aims to enhance global public health emergency responses by engaging partners to improve rapid detection and intervention strategies.	Not published	Up to $376.5M
Fund for International Unitarian Universalism Grant Unitarian Universalist Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Fund for International Unitarian Universalism Grant, offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association, aims to strengthen international Unitarian/Universalist projects.	Not published	Up to $20K
Overseas Training Program (Rwanda) Asa Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Overseas Teaching Program in Rwanda is a collaborative initiative between the ASA Charitable Foundation/Committee on Global Health and CASIEF to advance anesthesia education and clinical care in Rwanda.	Not published	Varies
Global Grants (Rotary Foundation Global Grants for Malaria Projects) Malaria Partners International · Foundation Not published · Varies Rotary Foundation Global Grants support large-scale malaria elimination projects in partnership with Malaria Partners International and local Rotary clubs.	Not published	Varies
Gillingham Fellowships Retina Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Two six-month fellowships are awarded each year to Latin American ophthalmologists for training at leading institutions in the United States or Canada.	Not published	$10K
Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant supports nurse-led research teams in addressing global health disparities.	Not published	Up to $10K
SOAP/Kybele International Outreach Grant Soap Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The SOAP/Kybele International Outreach Grant program provides funding needed for international outreach projects in order to identify and train future leaders in international outreach from SOAP members.	Not published	Varies
Access to Essential Services Grant The Fondation SUEZ · Foundation Not published · €50,000 - €100,000 The SUEZ Foundation is calling for projects that enhance access to essential services such as water, sanitation, and hygiene for vulnerable populations in developing countries.	Not published	€50,000 - €100,000
Enhancing Capacity & Accelerating Sustainability of Public Health Systems in India to Prevent, Detect and Respond to Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Other Public Health Emergencies (360336) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This initiative aims to bolster public health systems in India by enhancing their capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.	Not published	Varies
Oncology--Improving Advanced Prostate Cancer Management in Latin America The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This RFP is to provide financial support to organizations to host and coordinate a two-day medical education program at the organization, to be led by two international Visiting Professors with expertise matched to the organization’s unmet…	Not published	Varies
Goldberg-Reeder Resident Travel Grant American College of Radiology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goldberg-Reeder Resident Travel Grant, awarded by the American College of Radiology, supports radiology and radiation oncology residents and fellows in their international volunteer efforts.	Not published	Varies
Protecting and Improving Global Public Health: Strengthening and Sustaining Public Health Systems in Ghana (360455) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant focuses on strengthening Ghana's public health system to better identify and respond to health threats. It aims to enhance the country's capacity through collaboration with various partners.	Not published	Varies
Innovation Fund Edesia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Edesia's Innovation Fund focuses on advancing bold, practical solutions that improve how malnutrition is treated and prevented in real-world settings.	Not published	Varies
International Innovation Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The International Innovation Grant, offered by the Conquer Cancer Foundation, supports innovative cancer research projects in low- and middle-income countries.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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