Grand Challenges Annual Meeting Call-to-Action (2026)

The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting Call-to-Action (2026) is a request for proposals for pilot and collaborative pilot projects that catalyze collaborative solutions in global health and development. Awards of up to $100,000 USD are available for individual pilot projects and up to $200,000 USD for collaborative pilot projects, with a grant term of 18 months. Projects must align with one of the meeting's eligible scientific tracks and proposals should reflect ideas and collaborations developed through participation in the 2026 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting.

Project grant funding (up to $100,000 USD individual; up to $200,000 USD collaborative) and an 18-month grant term; indirect costs allowable per policy.

Only participants registered for the 2026 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting may submit one application as the Primary Applicant on behalf of an eligible affiliated organization. Applications are welcome from nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, international organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions; individuals are not eligible to receive funding.

Registered 2026 GCAM participants submit one application as Primary Applicant on behalf of an eligible affiliated organization; collaborative proposals must include registered collaborators from multiple institutions. Applicants should follow the provided application instructions and supporting documents.