Advancing Global Health
🏛 Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (DOS-GHSD)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to advance global health security and strengthen health systems in partner countries. Applicants must be eligible under Department of State guidelines and demonstrate capacity to implement health projects that complement bilateral agreements. The grant supports activities that save lives, enhance health system efficiency, and foster local self-reliance. Organizations should review specific Addenda to this Annual Program Statement for detailed eligibility requirements and priority health challenges for each funding opportunity.
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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
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Annual Program Statement (APS) and relevant Addendum
- Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Project description and implementation plan
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of coordination with relevant Embassies and Department of State offices
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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$128,339,677
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$75,278,121
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$250,000
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$219,741
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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?
Eligible applicants are determined by Department of State criteria outlined in the Annual Program Statement. Review the full APS instructions and relevant Addenda for specific eligibility requirements.
What types of projects does this grant fund?
The grant supports global health initiatives that advance the America First Global Health Strategy. This includes projects that strengthen health systems, enhance efficiency, and fill gaps in bilateral health partnerships.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is February 14, 2027. Specific Addenda may have their own submission windows.
How much funding can organizations receive?
Awards range from $500,000 to $250,000,000 depending on project scope and priorities outlined in each Addendum.
What is the application process?
Applicants submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) through the framework established by the Annual Program Statement. Each Addendum provides specific instructions and priority areas for that funding opportunity.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Read the full APS instructions carefully before starting your application. Eligibility varies by specific Addendum.
- Align your project with the America First Global Health Strategy priorities and any Addendum-specific health challenges.
- Clearly demonstrate how your project complements existing bilateral agreements and fills identified gaps.
- Budget for substantial project scope; awards range widely from $500K to $250M based on impact and strategy alignment.
- Engage with relevant Embassy staff and Department of State Bureaus early to understand local health priorities and partnership opportunities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to align proposals with the specific health priorities and bilateral partnerships outlined in relevant Addenda. Submitting generic global health statements without demonstrating understanding of America First Strategy or local country context. Overlooking the requirement to complement and extend existing agreements rather than proposing entirely new initiatives.
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