Grand Challenges is excited to announce that several grant opportunities are currently open, with applications due by April 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
Open Grant Opportunities:
Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening: This RFP is looking for groundbreaking devices and diagnostics that are not only cost-effective (under US$1 per test or person) but also robust enough for real-world public health settings and capable of delivering fast, accurate results.
Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth: Fetal growth restriction impacts over 20 million infants annually, with a lack of effective therapies. This RFP aims to accelerate the development of interventions that target maternal gut-placenta inflammatory pathways and oxidative stress to enhance fetal growth.
Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods: We are seeking innovative solutions to overcome biological challenges, such as chronic inflammation and gut barrier dysfunction, that hinder micronutrient absorption from fortified foods in high-burden regions.
Cost-Disrupting Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food: In response to increasing resource constraints, this RFP focuses on innovative approaches to decrease the cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) by at least 30% in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Breakthrough Innovations to Significantly Reduce the Cost of Severe Acute Malnutrition Treatment: This RFP invites transformative, system-level innovations that can increase the number of children treated per dollar spent. The goal is to reduce the overall cost per child treated without altering the ex-factory price of RUTF or replacing it with an alternative product.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Accelerate Charitable Giving: We are seeking innovative ideas that leverage AI to connect potential donors with causes they care about, streamlining the process of charitable contributions for individuals and foundations alike.
Thank you for your continued engagement with the Grand Challenges community. We encourage you to share this information with anyone in your network who might be interested. We eagerly anticipate reviewing the proposals submitted for these vital initiatives.
You may check this website for more info: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant-opportunities