The Department of State seeks projects supporting the America First Global Health Strategy to strengthen health systems, save lives, and advance U.S. interests through targeted funding opportunities.
Funder: Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
Due Dates: May 31, 2026 (Window 1 SOI) | July 31, 2026 (Window 2a SOI) | September 15, 2026 (Window 2b SOI & multiple Addenda) | October 30, 2026 (Window 3 SOI & select Addenda) | January 29, 2027 (Window 4 SOI) | February 14, 2027 (Final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards from $500,000 up to $250,000,000 each; total estimated program funding up to $2.15B; up to 100 awards; project periods up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports projects advancing global health security, systems strengthening, disease surveillance, and country-led health priorities under the America First Global Health Strategy.
Key Information: SOIs must respond to specific Addenda; eligibility is broad but projects must be implemented overseas.
This opportunity, issued by the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) at the U.S. Department of State, seeks applications to advance the America First Global Health Strategy through projects that save lives, strengthen health systems, enhance efficiency, foster self-reliance, and ensure U.S. investments benefit American safety, strength, and prosperity. Funding is provided through an Annual Program Statement (APS) with specific Addenda outlining priority areas, including but not limited to health systems strengthening, outbreak preparedness and response, disease surveillance, nutrition, and neglected tropical diseases. Projects must align with the priorities of the relevant Addendum and are expected to complement or extend the implementation of bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with partner governments.