Bloomberg Philanthropies Data for Health Initiative Global Grants Program (Up to $100,000)

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The Bloomberg Philanthropies Data for Health Initiative Global Grants Program (GGP) is launching a new round of funding for projects that specifically focus on gender inequities in public health. This program aims to empower organizations working in low- and middle-income countries to improve the use and dissemination of sex and gender data for decision-making and policy change. This funding call supports projects that will improve the use and dissemination of sex and gender data for decision making and policy change.

Applications should focus on integrating gender equity in one of the following core areas: civil registration and vital statistics, data use for decision-making, and cancer registration.

Focus on Gender Equity in Data

The grant program specifically seeks proposals that integrate gender equity into three core areas:

Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS): Strengthening CRVS systems is crucial for capturing accurate data on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, often disaggregated by sex. This information is essential for understanding and addressing gender disparities in health outcomes.
Data Use for Decision-Making: This program prioritizes projects that support the effective use of sex and gender data in policy and program development. This can include training policymakers and health professionals on how to analyze and interpret gender-disaggregated data, as well as building capacity for data-driven decision making.
Cancer Registration: Gender disparities exist in cancer incidence, treatment, and survival rates. Projects that improve cancer registration systems with a focus on capturing sex-disaggregated data will be strongly considered.

Global Grants Program Funding Details

The program offers flexible funding options to accommodate a variety of project needs:

Grant Period: Up to 15 months
Maximum Award: $100,000
Shorter-term grants with lower awards are also encouraged

Other Benefits

In addition to financial support, selected project teams will have the opportunity to participate in a vibrant community of practice. This includes:

Virtual and in-person global convenings
Country exchanges
Joint activities
This fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among grantees, maximizing the impact of their work.

Eligibility Criteria for Global Grants Program

This grant program welcomes applications from a range of organizations working in low- and middle-income countries that have not previously received funding from the Data for Health (D4H) Initiative.
Eligible Applicants:
Ministries of health
Statistical agencies
Other relevant national, sub-national, or municipal level agencies
In certain cases, national NGOs with strong relationships with government

They encourage all eligible organizations in low- and middle-income countries to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

How to Apply

View and download the application guidance packet outlining recommendations for completing the grant application. Click here to download Application Guidance Packet.
Applicants must submit a Project Idea form for initial screening. Click here to download Project Idea Form and Application Form.
Click here to begin the application process.

Application Deadlines:

Project Idea Submission: June 10th – July 7th (Applicants submit a brief overview of their proposed project)
Application Period: July 12th – July 22nd (Full proposals are submitted during this period)
Review Period: July 29th – August 9th (Applications are reviewed by the Global Grants Program team)
Funding Disbursed: Around mid-September (Successful applicants receive funding to begin their projects)