Rauch Family Foundation (RFF) Global Health Grants 2026 for Health Projects Worldwide (US$20–50 million Funding)

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Applications are open for Rauch Family Foundation (RFF) Global Health Grants 2026. The Rauch Family Foundation (RFF) invites nonprofit organizations and consortia to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for grants of US$20–50 million to improve health in low- and lower-middle-income countries.

Funding priorities include nutrition, infectious diseases, and water-related interventions in areas with significant health needs and strong potential for impact. Applicants should propose a project timeline appropriate to the scope of work; no minimum or maximum grant duration applies.

The Rauch Family Foundation is inviting eligible implementing organisations to propose ambitious projects that address critical global health challenges. Through this funding initiative, the foundation seeks to support organisations capable of designing and implementing interventions that improve health outcomes in low-income and lower-middle-income countries.

The EOI is the first step in a competitive selection process. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal (RFP) for further evaluation, including organizational capacity to manage the grant.

Rauch Family Foundation (RFF) Global Health Grants Details

AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING:

US$20–50 Million

The foundation is inviting Expressions of Interest for grants supporting large-scale health interventions.

Minimum funding: US$20 million
Maximum funding: US$50 million
Eligible project duration: Determined by the proposed scope of work
Geographic focus: Low-income and lower-middle-income countries

There is no prescribed minimum or maximum grant duration. Applicants are expected to propose a realistic implementation timeline that reflects the scale, complexity, and objectives of their projects.

Focus Areas

The Rauch Family Foundation has identified three major global health priorities.

Nutrition Interventions: The foundation seeks to support interventions that address malnutrition and improve nutritional outcomes in underserved communities.
Potential areas of programme interest include:
- Improving access to nutritious food.
- Addressing child and maternal malnutrition.
- Strengthening community nutrition programmes.
- Supporting sustainable approaches to food and nutrition security.
- Improving nutrition outcomes among vulnerable populations.
Infectious Diseases: Funding will also support initiatives addressing infectious diseases, particularly in countries and communities experiencing substantial disease burdens.
Potential areas of intervention include:
- Prevention and control of infectious diseases.
- Strengthening disease prevention programmes.
- Improving access to essential health interventions.
- Community-based public health initiatives.
- Strengthening healthcare responses to infectious disease threats.
Water-Related Health Interventions: The foundation also prioritises water-related interventions capable of improving population health.
Relevant programme areas may include:
- Improving access to safe drinking water.
- Strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
- Reducing waterborne disease risks.
- Improving community water infrastructure.
- Supporting sustainable water-related public health interventions.
Applicants should demonstrate how their proposed interventions address significant health needs and have strong potential to generate measurable impact.

Eligibility Criteria for Rauch Family Foundation (RFF) Global Health Grants

The funding opportunity is specifically designed for nonprofit implementing organisations and consortia.

Potential applicants include:

Registered nonprofit organisations.
International development organisations.
Public health organisations.
Nonprofit healthcare institutions.
Organisations implementing nutrition programmes.
Organisations working in infectious disease prevention and control.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene organisations.
Consortia bringing together multiple implementing partners.

Organisations should carefully review the foundation’s full funding guidelines to establish the precise eligibility requirements.

Target Beneficiaries

The funding opportunity focuses on low-income and lower-middle-income countries.
This makes the initiative particularly relevant to nonprofit organisations implementing health interventions in underserved communities across Africa, Asia, and other eligible regions.
African organisations working in nutrition, infectious diseases, water access, and community health may find the opportunity especially relevant.
However, applicants should confirm country eligibility and any geographical restrictions in the official funding guidelines.

Projects should clearly demonstrate:

The health challenges affecting the target population.
The geographical communities that will benefit.
The proposed intervention and its expected outcomes.
The potential scale and sustainability of the project.
The organisation’s capacity to deliver the proposed programme.

How To Apply for Rauch Family Foundation (RFF) Global Health Grants

All applicants must submit their full Expression of Interest (EOI) using our Google Form by midnight Pacific Time on November 19, 2026. A confirmation message will appear on-screen upon successful submission.
If you wish to retain an offline copy for your records or experience technical difficulties with the online form,
you may also email a completed PDF or Word copy of your EOI to grants@therauchfamilyfoundation.org by the same deadline (Subject line: EOI Backup – [Organization Name]). Please note that submitting a document
via email does not replace the requirement to complete the Google Form.

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Application Deadline: November 19, 2026 Midnight Pacific Time