Pandemic Fund: Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Grant

Grant Overview

The Pandemic Fund, hosted by the World Bank, finances critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) capacity in low- and middle-income countries, with a particular focus on filling financing gaps in disease surveillance, laboratory systems, human resources for health, and emergency response coordination.

Funding Organization

The Pandemic Fund, housed at the World Bank and governed by a multi-stakeholder Governing Board including donor and recipient country representatives, WHO, and civil society.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are typically national governments of low- and middle-income countries, often in partnership with implementing entities such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, regional development banks, and accredited civil society/NGO partners embedded in country proposals.

Countries

Open to eligible low- and middle-income countries globally, with a significant share of funded projects in Sub-Saharan Africa given the region’s PPR financing gaps.

Funding Amount

The Pandemic Fund has mobilized over $2 billion in pledges since inception, with individual country/regional grants historically ranging from approximately $2 million to $30 million depending on scope; cumulative windows have totalled up to $244 million per funding round.

Deadline

Rolling submission windows; the current round remains open until 31 March 2027. Confirm exact windows on the official Pandemic Fund site before preparing an application.

Application Process

Applications are typically coordinated at the national level through a lead government ministry (often health or finance) in partnership with an accredited implementing entity. NGOs generally participate as technical or delivery partners within a government-led proposal rather than applying directly.

Official Source

Visit the official Pandemic Fund website for current call details, templates and eligibility confirmation before applying.

ATI Recommendations

Organizations positioning themselves as implementing partners need strong grant writing, public health programme design, and M&E capacity to be credible technical partners in a Pandemic Fund proposal.

Related ATI Training

ATI’s Diploma in Public Health and Grants Management programmes build the technical and compliance capacity needed to partner credibly on PPR-funded projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an individual NGO apply directly to the Pandemic Fund?

Typically no — funding flows through government-led proposals with accredited implementing entities; NGOs usually participate as named delivery or technical partners.

Does ATI guarantee funding outcomes?

No. ATI shares funding information as a resource; always confirm current eligibility and deadlines directly with the funder before applying.