Advancing Global Health
🏛 Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (DOS-GHSD)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations advancing global health initiatives aligned with the America First Global Health Strategy. Eligible applicants are determined by specific Addenda posted by the Department of State through this Annual Program Statement framework. Projects must address health challenges and priorities identified by U.S. Embassies and partner bureaus.
Applications are submitted as Statements of Interest (SOIs) responding to specific funding opportunities. The program focuses on saving lives, strengthening health systems, and fostering self-reliance in partner countries. U.S. investments must align with American safety, strength, and prosperity objectives.
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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
- Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Project description
- Organizational qualifications and experience
- Budget and budget narrative (per Addendum specifications)
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 can apply to this grant?
Eligibility criteria are specified in individual Addenda to the Annual Program Statement. Review the specific funding opportunity announcement for detailed eligibility requirements.
What is the application deadline?
The fixed deadline is February 14, 2027. Addenda may establish separate deadlines for specific initiatives.
What activities and regions does this fund?
Projects complement bilateral MOUs and address health challenges identified by U.S. Embassies and State Department offices. Geographic focus varies by Addendum.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $500,000 to $250,000,000 depending on project scope and priorities identified in specific Addenda.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the specific Addendum carefully before applying. Each Addendum signals distinct priorities and health challenges to address.
- Align your project with bilateral MOUs and U.S. Embassy health priorities in your target region.
- Emphasize how your project strengthens health systems and fosters local self-reliance.
- Demonstrate clear connection to America's safety, strength, and prosperity objectives.
- Submit a clear, focused Statement of Interest that directly responds to the specific funding opportunity requirements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to review the specific Addendum and applying to the general APS instead. Projects that do not align with bilateral MOUs or Embassy-identified priorities get rejected. Weak connection to U.S. strategic interests and global health outcomes weakens competitiveness.
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