Advancing Global Health
🏛 Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to advance global health security and diplomacy priorities aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants must meet criteria set in the Annual Program Statement (APS) and partner with U.S. Embassies or other State Department offices. Projects must address health challenges, strengthen health systems, build self-reliance, and support U.S. safety and economic interests through bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Specific funding priorities and needs are communicated through APS Addenda.
This grant is for organizations working to advance global health security and diplomacy priorities aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants must meet criteria set in the Annual Program Statement (APS) and partner with U.S. Embassies or other State Department offices. Projects must address health challenges, strengthen health systems, build self-reliance, and support U.S. safety and economic interests through bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Specific funding priorities and needs are communicated through APS Addenda.
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 working to advance global health security and diplomacy priorities aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants must meet criteria set in the Annual Program Statement (APS) and partner with U.S. Embassies or other State Department offices. Projects must address health challenges, strengthen health systems, build self-reliance, and support U.S. safety and economic interests through bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Specific funding priorities and needs are communicated through APS Addenda.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Project narrative aligned with APS Addenda priorities
- Budget and budget justification
- Evidence of country/embassy coordination
- Organizational capacity documentation
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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
Consult the full APS instructions for detailed eligibility criteria. Applicants typically partner with U.S. Embassies and align with America First Global Health Strategy goals.
What is the application process?
Submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) following APS instructions. Specific funding priorities are announced through Addenda to the APS.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects that complement or fill gaps in bilateral health MOUs, address health challenges, and strengthen health systems in partner countries.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is February 14, 2027. Check for any rolling opportunities through APS Addenda.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $500,000 to $250,000,000 depending on project scope and priorities identified in specific Addenda.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the complete APS instructions carefully before drafting your SOI. Eligibility details are fully specified there.
- Align your project directly with the America First Global Health Strategy and announced APS Addenda priorities.
- Build partnerships with relevant U.S. Embassies early to strengthen your application and ensure country-level alignment.
- Demonstrate how your project strengthens health systems and supports U.S. diplomatic and security interests.
- Address sustainability and local self-reliance in your project design to reflect program priorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to consult the full APS instructions and assuming standard eligibility criteria apply. Submitting projects misaligned with America First Global Health Strategy or announced Addenda priorities. Not establishing embassy partnerships or demonstrating country-level coordination before application.
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