Grant Programs
Seed grants
For exploratory work at the front end: generating preliminary data, establishing new partnerships, and building the foundation for future external funding.
- Up to $35,000
- Up to 12 months
- LOI due TBD
Data collaborative grants
For research teams applying AI, data science, and digital health approaches to global health equity — with priority given to projects co-developed with global partners and designed for deployment in low-resource settings.
- Up to $25,000
- 6–12 months
- Deadline TBD
Impact accelerator grants
For projects with demonstrated potential, where the question is no longer whether an approach works, but how to implement, evaluate, or bring it to scale.
- Up to $100,000
- 12-24 months
- LOI due TBD
Sensory & cognitive health in aging grant
This grant supports interdisciplinary, co-designed research on sensory and cognitive health and aging in low-resource settings.
- Up to $35,000
- Up to 12 months
- Internal submission deadline November 13, 2026
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Projects funded through CGHE
Browse a sample of projects funded through our Seed Grants and Impact Accelerator programs, or explore the full portfolio in our Supported Projects database.














