How much funding does USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) Grant provide?

USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) Grant provides Varies (recent awards: $500,000 - $936,624 over 4 years) in funding.

When is the deadline for USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) Grant

AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS INC

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Funding Amount

Varies (recent awards: $500,000 - $936,624 over 4 years)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad) Grant

Funder: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Administrator/Partner: American Leprosy Missions

Status: Active program

Geographic Scope: International (focus on healthcare facilities in developing countries working on leprosy and NTDs)

Award Amount: Varies by project scope; recent grants range from $500,000 to $936,624 over 4-year periods

Grant Duration: Typically 4 years

Focus Areas:

Capital improvements and infrastructure upgrades for overseas hospitals

Facility construction and renovations

Equipment upgrades for medical institutions

Strengthening healthcare delivery for leprosy and related diseases

Building capacity of health workers and researchers

Demonstrating U.S. advancements in medical technology and healthcare

Background:
The ASHA program aims to increase the ability of overseas schools, libraries, and hospitals to demonstrate U.S. advancements in education and medical technology. These institutions contribute to strengthening mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries while creating a foundation for leadership development.

American Leprosy Missions has received seven USAID ASHA grants totaling over $3.1 million.

Recent Examples:

2021 - Schieffelin Institute (India) - $936,624

New Center for Prosthetics and Orthotics Research and Development

Prosthetics and orthotics workshop expansion

Gait laboratory

CAD-CAM units for orthotic and prosthetic design and manufacturing

Research and training facilities

Supports care for people affected by leprosy with nerve damage and sensation loss

2017 - Anandaban Hospital (Nepal) - $500,000

Three-story building construction

Trauma center with two modern operation theaters

Surgical wards

Emergency ward

Maternity block with delivery room

Earthquake-safe, disability-friendly environment

Replaces buildings damaged in 2015 earthquake

Serves inaccessible and under-resourced areas

Previous Awards:

2014: Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital (Nepal) - $763,236

2010: Anandaban Hospital (Nepal) - $250,000

Contact:
Sarah Hesshaus
Vice President of Business Process and Communications
Email: shesshaus@leprosy.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Note: This is a competitive grant program administered by USAID. American Leprosy Missions applies on behalf of partner hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Eligible Institutions:

Overseas hospitals and healthcare facilities

Health research institutions

Organizations serving people affected by leprosy and neglected tropical diseases

Partners of American Leprosy Missions working in endemic countries

Application Requirements (Typical):

Detailed project proposal and justification

Capital improvement plans

Facility designs and construction specifications

Budget and cost breakdown

Timeline for implementation

Demonstration of impact on healthcare delivery

Letters of support from host country and facility leadership

Evidence of organizational capacity

How to Apply:
Applications are submitted through American Leprosy Missions' partnership development process. Organizations interested in ASHA grant funding should contact American Leprosy Missions directly.

Contact for Application Inquiries:
Sarah Hesshaus
Vice President of Business Process and Communications
Email: shesshaus@leprosy.org
Phone: 864.241.1731

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