Best Grants for Global Health

The Field Museum offers the Armour Graduate Fellowship for PhD students engaged in dissertation research related to the museum's vast collections. Annually, two fellowships of $32,000 each are awarded, covering stipends and research expenses for a one-year term. Eligible applicants must have completed qualifying exams, reside in the Chicagoland area, and have a Museum scientist as a committee member. This fellowship supports the development of future scholars while fostering research that enhances the museum's mission.

The Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society (OTS) fosters research and development in oligonucleotide therapeutics through its Regional Delivery Grants. These grants support regional meetings outside of the US, Europe, and Canada, enabling knowledge sharing and professional development among researchers. By promoting networking and collaboration, OTS aims to broaden its reach and impact in the global oligonucleotide research community. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed biannually, emphasizing innovative event formats.

The Field Museum offers the Brown Graduate Fellowship to support graduate students engaged in dissertation research related to the museum. This prestigious fellowship provides a stipend of $32,000 and limited funds for research and travel, with two fellowships awarded annually. It is open to students enrolled in the Committee on Evolutionary Biology at the University of Chicago, specifically for U.S. citizens who have completed their qualifying exams and are formally involved with the museum.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of the largest state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $15 billion and more than 6,700 employees. DHS is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, making sure everyone can live their best life.

Asthma-Safe Homes Program Environmental Services Providers

Purpose

The purpose of this request for applications is to seek local partner organizations to provide environmental services as part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (WI-DHS) Asthma-Safe Homes Program. This program is available through a Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) health services initiative (HSI) funded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).

WI-DHS will select organizations with capacity to provide environmental home assessment, repair and remediation of asthma trigger sources, and coordination of these environmental management services for children and pregnant individuals with uncontrolled asthma. The Asthma-Safe Homes Program’s target service areas for 2026–2027 are Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Rock, and Brown counties, based on high asthma burden.

The Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship, offered by the UNICO Foundation, awards two $2,500 scholarships to U.S. students studying Fine Arts, including Performing, Visual, or Technical Arts. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.0, enrolled full-time in an accredited college, and planning to continue their studies into the 2025-2026 academic year. This scholarship aims to support and promote Italian American culture and heritage through the arts.

Wyoming Department of Transportation

From engineers who design and supervise road construction, to snowplow drivers who keep those roads safe, to troopers who serve and protect highway users, to planners who help communities obtain funding for airport improvements, WYDOT is committed to building a better transportation system for the traveling public.

FTA Section 5311 (c) - Public Transportation on Indian Reservations

Purpose

• To enhance the access of public transportation on and around Indian reservations in nonurbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, public services, and recreation.
• It also can assist in the maintenance, development, improvement and use of public transportation systems in rural and small urban areas.
• This funding also is meant to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal funds used to provide passenger transportation in non-urbanized areas through the coordination of programs and services.
• To provide for the participation of private transportation providers in nonurbanized transportation to the maximum extent feasible.

Program Features & Facts

• Federally-recognized Indian tribes are eligible direct recipients. 
• Recipients tribes may use these funds for any purpose that is eligible under the FTA Section 5311 program
• Eligible purposes include: planning, capital, administration and operating assistance for rural public transit services, and support of rural intercity bus service.
• No match is required for this program funding.

Refer to the Federal Transit Administration Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

The Alderson Program in Entrepreneurship Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business. This scholarship aims to foster innovative ideas and provide resources for aspiring entrepreneurs, enhancing their academic experience and success. With a commitment to advocacy and excellence, the Graduate School enriches the lives of its students, preparing them to address challenges in a dynamic world.

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Native American Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students at Montana State University who are enrolled members of a Montana tribe. This fellowship provides funding for one year, with the possibility of renewal for additional years based on eligibility criteria, including a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to applicants with departmental support for a graduate assistantship. This fellowship aims to enhance educational opportunities for Native American students.

The Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) Scholarship Program, funded by the A.P. Sloan Foundation, aims to support Indigenous graduate students in STEM fields. This program, a collaboration among the Montana University System institutions, offers scholarships, professional development, and networking opportunities to enhance the academic journey of Indigenous students. With awards of $20,000 for M.S. and $40,000 for Ph.D. candidates, the SIGP seeks to increase the number of Indigenous scholars earning advanced degrees in science and engineering.

The New Jersey Office of Faith Based Initiatives (OFBI) aims to enhance access to funding for faith and community-based organizations. Their Social Innovation Program includes initiatives like the College Readiness Program, which supports young individuals in accessing higher education, and the Trade Readiness Program, designed to connect participants with trade schools and apprenticeship opportunities. These programs work to foster community and economic transformation through innovative approaches.

Illinois Department of Transportation

IDOT's roots can be traced back more than a century. For as long as there have been cars, highways and air traffic, there has been an Illinois transportation agency. The rich history of our department spreads across the entire state. From massive bridges spanning the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to winding roads carved into limestone bluffs. From two-lane roads tracing through rural corn and soybean fields to dirt and grass landing strips to the steel and concrete jungle of O’Hare International Airport, and on every mile of interstate and railroad that made Illinois what it is today, the mark of an Illinois transportation agency can be seen and felt.

It is our mission to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and demonstrate respect for our environment. With this concept in mind, IDOT will strive to strengthen, maintain and expand the Illinois transportation system, all while considering trends in the transportation industry, population, freight demands, mobility needs, safety factors, interconnectivity, business needs and housing development.

Downstate Transit Improvement Fund - Statewide Capital Call for Projects

This program provides state funding to participants of the Downstate Public Transportation Fund for competitive capital grants for projects, purchases or purposes required for the provision of public transportation in the eligible participants' service areas.

Competitive capital grants must be for projects, purchases or purposes that are: 1. required for the provision of public transportation 2. identified in the IDOT’s annual Capital Needs Assessment 3. identified in the comprehensive long-range or short-range planning documents in the region for which the applicant is a part; and 4. in accordance with the guidelines set forth in IDOT’s Capital Grant Manual.

The Peoria Diamond Club Grants Program aims to support local youth in achieving educational, athletic, therapeutic, and artistic goals. It provides funding for individual projects, as well as group initiatives by non-profit organizations and schools. Eligible applicants must be local organizations with appropriate tax status, and grants cover direct costs associated with projects. However, funds cannot be used for operating deficits or personal benefits. This program encourages community engagement and youth participation.

The C.H. Robinson Foundation Strategic Industry Grant Program supports nonprofits that enhance the supply chain and logistics workforce, promote environmental sustainability, and provide education in transportation. Since its establishment in 2005, the foundation has focused on impactful partnerships aligned with its mission. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or similar entities, and located within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, ensuring community-driven support and development.

The NCC: Early Career Artist Residencies (ECAR) - BIPOC Studio Fellowship offers a transformative opportunity for early career ceramic artists of color. This fellowship includes a year-long residency at Northern Clay Center, providing access to studio space, materials, and professional development. Recipients can engage in mentorship, participate in the NCECA conference, and present their work in a group exhibition. This initiative aims to nurture artistic growth and community among emerging BIPOC artists in the ceramics field.

The Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) provides funding to projects that help strengthen Ontario’s critical minerals sector. CMIF supports projects that advance research, development and commercialization of innovative technologies, techniques, processes and solutions for critical minerals and relate to Ontario’s key priority areas. Objectives of the CMIF include:

• increasing critical minerals exploration, mining, development, production and processing
• stimulating investment in Ontario’s critical minerals supply chain
• enhancing collaboration between industry, academia, start-ups, and research and development firms to encourage innovation in the critical minerals sector

Key Priorities: 

• battery supply chain
• deep exploration and mining
• recovery of minerals
• other innovative projects that support the critical minerals sector

Brain Research & Innovation Network: Grant Initiative of Texas

The Rainwater Charitable Foundation is launching the Brain Research & Innovation Network: Grant Initiative of Texas (BRING IT), a new funding opportunity designed to support innovative ideas in brain health and dementia research across Texas.

BRING IT will provide one-year seed grants of up to $100,000 to Texas-based academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to accelerate promising research, foster collaboration, and generate the preliminary data and proof-of-concept evidence that can help seed a strong pipeline of innovative brain health and dementia research across Texas.

With the launch of DPRIT, Texas has a unique opportunity to expand its leadership in brain health and dementia research. BRING IT is designed to help seed and strengthen this growing research ecosystem by supporting innovative ideas, building collaborations, and generating early evidence that can help promising research move forward.

What We’re Looking For

RCF is seeking focused, innovative pilot projects that can advance brain health and dementia research while positioning promising ideas for future development and larger-scale funding.

Projects should be designed for completion within 12 months and generate a clear foundation for next-stage research, implementation, validation, or funding. Competitive proposals should address an important unmet need or research opportunity, demonstrate a strong and feasible approach, and show how the work could position the team for future DPRIT or other external funding.

BRING IT is particularly interested in projects that leverage Texas-based expertise, populations, institutions, healthcare systems, community organizations, datasets, infrastructure, or collaborations.

Areas of Interest

BRING IT will support projects aligned with five strategic topic areas reflecting anticipated DPRIT priorities and emerging opportunities in dementia research.

Support the translation of evidence-based innovations into real-world clinical and community settings. Areas of interest include brain and vascular health and dementia risk-reduction programs, blood-based biomarkers, AI-enabled clinical decision support, digital health technologies, community screening programs, care coordination models, and approaches that improve adoption in primary care, rural healthcare systems, and other medically underserved settings.

Projects should emphasize scalability and the potential to improve implementation of evidence-based brain health interventions, delay cognitive decline, promote timely diagnosis, reduce dementia risk, or enhance care.

Develop, validate, or apply New Approach Methodologies that improve the efficiency, predictive power, and translational relevance of dementia research.

Areas of interest include human iPSC-derived models, organoids, organ-on-chip systems, computational and AI-driven disease models, digital twins, neurovascular models, and other innovative platforms that can accelerate therapeutic discovery, biomarker development, or target validation.

Explore how digital health technologies and computational tools can help identify cognitive changes or risk factors within existing healthcare settings.

Projects may incorporate natural language processing, computer vision, clinical decision support systems, wearable sensors, speech analysis, retinal imaging, or other approaches that can be integrated into primary care and community health settings, particularly those serving rural and medically underserved populations.

Use machine learning and computational approaches to identify promising opportunities to repurpose existing regulatory-approved drugs for dementia and related neurodegenerative diseases.

Projects may explore disease-modifying or symptomatic treatment strategies and should establish a computational workflow that can provide a translational bridge to future validation studies.

Develop innovative approaches to identify and reduce dementia risk by addressing modifiable factors associated with cognitive decline.

Areas of interest include physical activity, nutrition, sleep, cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, hearing loss, and other modifiable risk factors. Projects may incorporate digital health technologies, wearable devices, AI, or community-based implementation approaches to improve brain health, reduce dementia risk, and support healthy aging across Texas populations.

The V.I. Minahan Journalism Scholarship, established in 2004 by Marilee Minahan in honor of her late husband, supports aspiring journalists. Two awards of $2,000 each are available for students pursuing degrees in Multimedia Journalism, Advertising, or Public Relations at UW-Oshkosh, requiring a minimum GPA of 2.75. This scholarship celebrates Vic Minahan's legacy as a dedicated publisher and veteran, fostering new talent in the field of journalism.

The altafiber Sponsorships and Donations Program is dedicated to enhancing community well-being by investing in initiatives that promote economic and social mobility. With a commitment to volunteerism and local partnerships, altafiber aims to give back to the communities where their employees and customers reside. This program exemplifies altafiber's mission to provide exceptional services while fostering positive change in the areas they serve, ensuring a lasting impact through strategic investments.

The Steven K. Dentel AEESP Award for Global Outreach recognizes faculty excellence in environmental engineering outreach. This annual award honors individuals who significantly contribute to global community health through education, research, and mentorship. Recipients receive a $500 cash award and a plaque. Nominations from students are welcomed, and past nominations can be modified within three years. This award aims to highlight sustained leadership and service in the environmental engineering field.

The Perry L. McCarty AEESP Founders' Award, presented by the AEESP Foundation, honors outstanding contributions to environmental engineering education and research. It recognizes a professor's excellence in these fields, offering a plaque, a $1500 cash prize, and a $750 travel allotment for the awards ceremony. Nominations are accepted annually, with past submissions considered for three years. Careful adherence to nomination guidelines is essential for eligibility.

The Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, supports the construction and upkeep of pumpout and dump stations for recreational vessels. Established under the Clean Vessel Act, it aims to reduce sewage discharges into U.S. waters. Grant recipients are responsible for a 25% cost match, which can be in cash or in-kind contributions. This initiative promotes clean, safe, and enjoyable boating experiences in California.

The CVTSS Impact Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology, recognizes outstanding papers in cardiovascular toxicology. Eligible submissions must be authored by CVTSS members and published in peer-reviewed journals within the specified timeframe. The winner will receive a plaque and a $500 cash award, highlighting their contribution to scientific advancement. This award emphasizes the importance of impactful research in the field and fosters recognition among peers.

The Shelter Operations Support (SOS) Grant Program aims to enhance emergency shelter operations in Missouri, prioritizing assistance to programs that serve veterans. It is designed for established non-profits and community organizations with a track record of at least two years. The program provides operating and administrative funds to ensure safe temporary housing for residents facing crises, while maintaining compliance with funding restrictions and eligibility criteria.

The Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant, administered by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, aims to enhance transportation access for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region. This federal funding supports projects that improve mobility, including vehicle acquisition, travel training, and barrier removal at bus stops. Eligible applicants include non-profits and government entities focused on serving these communities.

The Park Pride Large Capital Improvements Grants support transformative projects in Atlanta's parks, providing funding between $2,500 and $100,000. To apply, Friends of the Park groups must submit a Grant Questionnaire and meet specific eligibility criteria, including nonprofit status and project type. Examples of eligible projects include playgrounds, exercise equipment, and walking trails. This competitive grant aims to enhance community spaces and promote public access to improved park facilities.

Bureau of Behavioral Health FY27 Notice of Funding Opportunities

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is now accepting applications for a series of competitive grants made available through funding appropriated to the agency.

State of Mississippi

Transitional Outreach Program (TOP)

The Department of Mental Health/Bureau of Community Mental Health Services is now accepting requests for proposals for state fiscal year 2027.

Please note that all grants are contingent on funding by the Mississippi State Legislature and/or the Federal Government. The submission of this application to the Department of Mental Health is not a guarantee of funding.

This application is eligible to all Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) certified providers who are in good standing. However, DMH certification is not a guarantee of funding. All submitted proposals will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers using the posted competitive grant scoring rubric. Not all submitted proposals may be funded, but comprehensive feedback will be provided to all providers, particularly if their application was not funded for the current fiscal year. The funding associated with this grant opportunity is meant to defray a proportion of operational costs for the service. Unless otherwise directed, please submit your proposal for the same budgeted amount as last fiscal year. Multiple awards are available with a funding amount of $62,655.

The intent of the Transitional Outreach Program is to provide youth/young adults with SED/SMI and other high-risk factors, ages 14 -21 years, with the services and resources necessary to become independent and productively engaged in the community. The goals include, but aren’t limited to the following:

• Expand community capacity to serve transitional age youth with SED;
• Provide access to services/supports specific to this population. 
• Increase the target population’s ability to obtain independent living and interpersonal skills.
• Assist youth/young adults in achieving educational goals.
• Identify goals that include obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.
• Participate in youth team/council (SOC Youth Council if applicable, Open Up MS, etc.)

Iowa Department of Education

The Department provides oversight to the state education system that includes PK-12 public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges, and teacher preparation programs. The Department works to remove barriers for pursuing education beyond high school. The Department also establishes and enforces rigorous standards and licensing for Iowa educational practitioners to effectively address the needs of students.  

Work-Based Learning Leadership & Investment for Field Training (WBL-LIFT)

Purpose

Strengthening the Work-Based Learning Educator Pipeline Through Targeted Professional Preparation

Iowa school districts will have the opportunity to strengthen the educator pipeline for Work-Based Learning (WBL) through the WBL-Leadership & Investment for the Field (LIFT) Grant Opportunity. WBL-LIFT, or Work-Based Learning Leadership and Investment for Field Training, is designed to support the recruitment, preparation, and retention of career and technical education (CTE) educators by expanding access to WBL-focused professional development and credentialing pathways.

This competitive opportunity will support efforts to increase the number of educators qualified to lead, supervise, and sustain high-quality Work-Based Learning programs in Iowa. Through this initiative, school districts may support professional learning and credentialing connected to the Multioccupations (MOC) Endorsement, the Work Experience Coordinator (WEC) Endorsement, and the Work-Based Learning Supervisor Authorization.

If awarded, school districts may use funds to support activities that recruit, prepare, and retain WBL-qualified educators. Allowable uses of funds may include costs associated with professional development, credentialing, endorsement coursework, training, educator support, and other approved activities that strengthen Work-Based Learning leadership and delivery capacity.

This opportunity is intended to help school districts:

• Increase the number of educators holding WBL-related endorsements or authorizations
• Support early-career and transitioning teachers entering Work-Based Learning roles
• Strengthen educator preparation tied to high-quality WBL program design and coordination
• Improve local and statewide capacity to deliver sustainable, high-quality Work-Based Learning experiences
• Build stronger systems for educator support, credential attainment, and program implementation