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The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

$10M - $600M+ per country grant (e.g., Tanzania: $602.8M for 2024-2026)

RollingWebsiteEst. 2002

GrantHealthHIV/AIDSTuberculosisMalariaHealth Systems StrengtheningScale

Moderate Gender Lens

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The world's largest multilateral provider of grants for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria programs. Operates through a country-driven model where Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) submit funding requests and select Principal Recipients to implement grants. Grant Cycle 8 (2026-2028) is currently launching with allocation letters sent from March 2026.

What You Get

Country Grants

Large-scale grants for national disease programs ($10M - $600M+ per country)

Health Systems Investment

$6.1 billion for health systems strengthening 2024-2026 (49% increase over previous cycle)

Technical Support

Access to Global Fund technical assistance and WHO-aligned guidance

How to Apply

Only eligible countries through their Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) can apply. CCMs receive Allocation Letters specifying funding amounts and application approach. CCMs then develop funding requests using the Global Fund's Modular Framework aligned with WHO guidance, select Principal Recipients, and submit to the independent Technical Review Panel (TRP) for review. This is NOT an open application process for individual organizations or businesses.

Warm Intro

Required

Geographic Focus

Pan-Africa, Global

Decision Timeline

Multi-month process: allocation letter -> funding request development -> TRP review -> iterative revision -> grant agreement -> disbursement

Key Dates

2002-01-01Global Fund launched; first board meeting and call for proposals

2025-11-018th Replenishment Conference: $12.64B raised

2026-03-01Grant Cycle 8 (2026-2028) allocation letters begin being sent to countries

Eligibility

Eligible country with disease burden meeting Global Fund criteria
Application must come through Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM)
Principal Recipients must meet fiduciary and programmatic standards
NOT open to individual organizations, startups, or businesses directly

Traction Required

National-level disease program with demonstrated implementation capacity. Principal Recipients must have fiduciary track record.

Team Requirements

Country-level coordination through multi-stakeholder CCM including government, civil society, private sector, and affected communities

Selection Criteria

Country disease burden and income level (allocation methodology)
Quality of funding request and alignment with national health strategy
Technical Review Panel assessment
Principal Recipient capacity and fiduciary standards
Value for money and impact potential

Focus Areas

HIV/AIDS

Prevention, treatment, and care programs including antiretroviral therapy, PMTCT, and key population interventions.

Tuberculosis

TB detection, treatment, and prevention including drug-resistant TB programs.

Malaria

Insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spraying, diagnostics, and antimalarial treatment.

Health Systems Strengthening

$6.1 billion invested 2024-2026 in health worker training, supply chains, laboratory systems, health information systems, and community health infrastructure.

What They Look For

National governments and CCMs with strong disease programs, implementation capacity, and multi-stakeholder coordination. The allocation methodology prioritizes higher burden, lower income countries. Strong emphasis on health systems strengthening, community engagement, and reaching underserved populations.

Post-Investment Support

Ongoing grant management, performance monitoring, technical assistance, and periodic reviews. Local Fund Agent provides independent oversight. Iterative process for grant modifications and reprogramming.

Red Flags to Watch

NOT a startup or SME funder — only governments/CCMs can apply; Extremely complex application process designed for national-level programs; Individual organizations cannot access funds directly; must be selected as Principal or Sub-Recipient by the CCM

Insider Tip

If you are an NGO or organization wanting to access Global Fund resources, engage with your country's CCM and position yourself as a potential Sub-Recipient or service provider to a Principal Recipient. The Global Fund does not accept direct applications from organizations.

2002

Active Since

Yes

Deploying

Notable Investments

Tanzania: $602.8M across 4 grants (2024-2026); South Sudan: HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria grants (2024-2026); $65B+ disbursed globally since 2002