Advancing Global Health
🏛 Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations advancing global health priorities aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, government agencies, universities, and international organizations with capacity to implement health projects. Activities supported range from health system strengthening to disease prevention and pandemic preparedness in bilateral partner countries. Specific eligibility criteria and project priorities are announced through APS Addenda posted by the Department of State.
This grant is for organizations advancing global health priorities aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, government agencies, universities, and international organizations with capacity to implement health projects. Activities supported range from health system strengthening to disease prevention and pandemic preparedness in bilateral partner countries. Specific eligibility criteria and project priorities are announced through APS Addenda posted by the Department of State.
Program description
The Department of State invites eligible applicants to advance the America First Global Health Strategy, which aims to save lives, strengthen health systems, enhance efficiency, foster self-reliance, and ensure U.S. investments benefit American safety, strength, and prosperity. This Annual Program Statement (APS) establishes a supplemental framework through which the Department of State may identify and support projects that complement, extend, and/or fill identified gaps in the implementation of these bilateral MOUs. Through specific Addenda, the Department will signal priorities and needs. This APS provides the standard application instructions for the submission of all Statements of Interest (SOIs) to these specific Addenda. GHSD will collaborate with Embassies and other Department of State Bureaus and Offices to post specific funding opportunities through Addenda to this APS that address health challenges and priorities of importance.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for organizations advancing global health priorities aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, government agencies, universities, and international organizations with capacity to implement health projects. Activities supported range from health system strengthening to disease prevention and pandemic preparedness in bilateral partner countries. Specific eligibility criteria and project priorities are announced through APS Addenda posted by the Department of State.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Project narrative and implementation plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of host-country partnerships or letters of support
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
- 📞 771-204-0446
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.029 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$260,479,713
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$188,156,394
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$150,000,000
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$75,278,121
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$38,339,677
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$589,000
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$250,000
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$187,000
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$180,000
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$160,000
Top States by Funding
- MD 1 awards $188.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.029). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $4,298,067 | |
| 2019 est. | $220,272 | |
| 2021 est. | $1,481,249 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Typically nonprofits, universities, government agencies, and international organizations. The APS instructions contain the full eligibility criteria.
When is the deadline?
February 14, 2027 for this cycle. Check the APS Addenda for any rolling opportunities or future deadlines.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects that advance global health priorities, strengthen health systems, and support bilateral partnerships announced through specific APS Addenda.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. With $2.1 billion in total funding and awards ranging $500K-$250M, many strong organizations apply.
What's the funding range?
Individual awards range from $500,000 to $250,000,000 depending on project scope and priority.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Read the specific APS Addenda carefully. Department of State signals priorities through addenda that define which health challenges are funded.
- Align your project with bilateral partnerships and MOUs. Applications should clearly connect to existing or proposed partnerships between the U.S. and partner countries.
- Demonstrate sustainability and local ownership. Funders prioritize projects that build self-reliance and local capacity beyond U.S. funding.
- Partner strategically with host-country organizations. Collaboration with in-country groups strengthens applications significantly.
- Request the appropriate award amount. Large awards ($100M+) require exceptional scope and institutional capacity. Most organizations should calibrate requests realistically.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear alignment with current APS Addenda priorities. Many proposals ignore the bilateral partnership framework and submit generic global health ideas. Weak partnerships with host-country institutions hurt competitiveness.
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