[Burroughs Wellcome Fund](https://www.bwfund.org)

January 22, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | July 23, 2026

$2,500–$50,000 per project; one-year duration; total program funding $1M (2023–2026)

Supports innovative, cross-disciplinary projects addressing the health impacts of climate change through new collaborations and creative approaches.

Program ends with July 2026 deadline; indirect costs are not allowed.

--- ## Description The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants program is designed to catalyze new collaborations and pilot projects that address the impacts of climate change on human health. The program encourages proposals that bridge basic and biomedical sciences with ecological, environmental, geological, and population-focused disciplines such as epidemiology, public health, urban planning, and economics. Projects may also pilot approaches to reduce the environmental footprint of health-related activities, improve preparedness for extreme weather events, and enhance climate-health communication and education. The funder welcomes applications from academic institutions, community organizations, science outreach centers, and other non-traditional research groups, with an emphasis on creative, cross-disciplinary thinking. --- ## Due Dates - January 22, 2026: Quarterly submission deadline — full application due for the Jan 22, 2026 review cycle - April 23, 2026: Quarterly submission deadline — full application due - July 23, 2026: Final quarterly submission deadline; program ends with the July 2026 deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: $2,500–$50,000 per project - Expected project duration: 1 year (one no-cost extension permitted) - Total program funding: $1 million (2023–2026) - Indirect costs (overhead) are not allowed; all costs must be direct and justified --- ## Eligibility - Applications must be submitted by non-profit organizations or degree-granting institutions in the United States or Canada. - For-profit entities may participate as collaborators, but only non-profits may receive direct funding. - Applicant organizations may submit multiple proposals, but an individual may only serve as principal investigator/project director on one application per review period and no more than twice over the program's lifetime. - Proposals from single institutions must establish new partnerships not already supported by existing grants; multi-institution proposals are encouraged. - This program does not support projects from individual investigators; collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams are required. - Nonprofits must have a U.S. IRS determination letter; fiscal agents are not permitted. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/). - Paper applications are not accepted. - Application components include: - Applicant and institution information (including proof of nonprofit status) - List of partnering organizations/institutions - Cover sheet (downloadable from ProposalCentral) - Narrative proposal (max 5 pages + references) - Project budget and justification (direct costs only) - Short CVs of key personnel - Institutional signing official’s approval (required before submission) - All attachments must be uploaded as PDFs. - Application deadline is 3:00 pm (EST) on the specified due dates; late or incomplete applications are held for the next cycle. - No changes can be made after submission. --- ## Additional Information - Progress and financial reports are required annually. - The program will conclude after the July 2026 deadline. - Indirect costs are not permitted; all budgeted expenses must be direct and justified. - Only collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects are competitive. - No substantial feedback is provided on declined proposals. - Questions about the program are addressed via scheduled Zoom sessions; direct phone/email inquiries to BWF about this program are not accepted after April 30, 2025. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Portal](https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/climate-change-and-human-health/climate-change-and-human-health-seed-grants/) - [Request for Proposals (PDF)](https://www.bwfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BWF_CCHH_RFP_2025_v3.pdf) - [Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.bwfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CCHH-Proposal-Central-Instructions.pdf) - [ProposalCentral Submission Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Victoria McGovern, PhD | Senior Program Officer | [vmcgovern@bwfund.org](mailto:vmcgovern@bwfund.org) | (919) 991-5100 | | Darcy Lewandowski | Program Associate | [dlewandowski@bwfund.org](mailto:dlewandowski@bwfund.org) | (919) 991-5132 | | Kendi Kajogo | Program Coordinator | [kkajogo@bwfund.org](mailto:kkajogo@bwfund.org) | | | ProposalCentral Support | Technical Assistance | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | 1-800-875-2562 | ---

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