Food Policy Rapid Response Fund in USA for Bachelor

  •  Bachelor
  •  November 10, 2025, at 2359 EST
  •   United States
  • $$  Up to $200,000 USD

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) is announcing the Food Policy Rapid Response Fund, a unique opportunity for NGOs to advocate for healthier food systems. Eligible organizations can receive up to $200,000 USD in funding for one-year advocacy campaigns.

Applicants must be legally registered civil society or non-profit organizations based in low- and middle-income countries, with proven experience in policy advocacy and grant management. They must focus on one of the five eligible food policy areas and be able to receive foreign funding.

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) is a nonprofit organization that supports civil society groups advocating for public health policies aimed at reducing death and disease worldwide. Founded in 2014 as an initiative by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, GHAI builds local partner capacity to lead and sustain policy advocacy by providing direct, ongoing technical assistance and strategic support. Their expertise includes political mapping, legal analysis, strategic planning, media advocacy, coalition building, and grassroots mobilization. GHAI has helped pass or strengthen more than 250 health policies globally, focusing on evidence-based policy changes that protect children, improve health, and save lives.
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants must be based in low- and middle-income countries. However, organizations located in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Barbados, Jamaica, South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana are not eligible.
    Applicants from Ethiopia, Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, China, Philippines, and Thailand may only apply under Policy Area 1 (Fiscal Policies).
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: This funding supports advocacy initiatives within the following five food policy areas:

  1. Fiscal policies to discourage ultra-processed food and sweetened beverage consumption and/or encourage healthy food access.

  2. Front-of-package warning labeling (FOPWL).

  3. Comprehensive restrictions on marketing of ultra-processed foods and sweetened beverages.

  4. Procurement policies to prohibit sale/provision of ultra-processed foods in public institutions (especially schools).

  5. National adoption of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and/or Nutrient Profile Models.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Be a civil society organization or non-governmental, not-for-profit entity legally registered in their country.

  • Be legally permitted to receive foreign funding.

  • Have proven experience in policy advocacy and grant management.

  • Submit a Concept Note focusing on one of the five specified policy areas.

  • Joint applications (up to three organizations) are encouraged where roles are complementary.

  • Organizations must not have received funding in the last five years from the tobacco industry or, in the last three years, from manufacturers or wholesalers of ultra-processed foods or sweetened beverages.

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Offered Benefits

  • Grant Amount: Up to $200,000 USD for a maximum of 12 months.

  • Support: Strategic and technical assistance from GHAI and Bloomberg Philanthropies partners.

  • Impact Opportunity: Chance to influence national or regional food policy, contributing to improved public health outcomes.

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit the Concept Note Application via the online platform (link provided on GHAI’s official website).

  • A downloadable Word version of the Concept Note form is available for drafting responses before online submission.

  • All submissions must be made in English.

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