Advancing Global Health

The Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy is seeking applicants to advance global health security through various projects and initiatives. The agency is looking for proposals that align with the America First Global Health Strategy, which aims to save lives, strengthen health systems, and enhance efficiency. The strategy has several objectives, including supporting frontline workers, increasing government ownership and financing, and ensuring U.S. investments benefit American safety, strength, and prosperity. Some of the key areas of focus include child development, care, and protection, as well as health security and disease surveillance. Applicants can submit statements of interest for various addenda, each with its own specific objectives and requirements. The agency will review submissions based on published evaluation criteria and may request full applications from selected applicants. Some of the key points to consider include: • Alignment with the America First Global Health Strategy • Support for frontline workers and government ownership • Enhancement of efficiency and self-reliance • Contribution to U.S. national security and global health security • Collaboration with local organizations and governments • Focus on specific objectives, such as child protection, disease surveillance, and health system strengthening • Cost-conscious budgets and sustainable approaches • Ability to address multiple objectives and components of the health system • Private sector partnerships and innovative solutions Applicants should carefully review the addenda and evaluation criteria to ensure their proposals align with the agency's priorities and requirements.