Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response: funder profile
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Key facts
| Type | Government |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Website | Not stated |
| Focus topics | Health, Humanitarian & disaster relief, Community development, Technology & research |
| Typical grant (median) | Not stated |
| Grant range | Not stated |
| Open grants seen (30 days) | 1 |
| Profile updated | 03 November 2026 |
About Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides funding through the Global Rapid Response Fund to support collaborative preparedness initiatives, offering a single award of $9,569,050 and subgrants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The fund aims to enhance rapid response capabilities for health emergencies and related threats.
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is a government body. Government funders usually announce funding as calls for proposals with a fixed deadline, published eligibility criteria and a formal review that scores every application against the same criteria. Money is normally tied to a public policy goal, and reporting and audit rules are strict.
Focus topics:HealthHumanitarian & disaster reliefCommunity developmentTechnology & research
Typical grant size
Not stated. No call or award record found for this funder gives an amount yet.
Open grants (1)
Partnership for Disaster Health Response System
Deadline No close date listed · Grants.gov (US federal)
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Recent awards
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Eligibility rules
Not stated. Press "Update this profile" to read the funder's pages, or open the call itself: rules differ from call to call.
How to apply to Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
General steps for a funder of this type. Always follow the instructions on the funder's own call page where they differ.
- Read the full call document, not only the summary. Note the eligible countries, the type of organization that may apply and the maximum award.
- Check registration steps early. Some government funders require an organization to be registered in a supplier or grantee system, such as SAM.gov and a UEI for US federal grants or a PIC number on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. These can take weeks.
- Prepare the documents they usually ask for: legal registration, recent accounts or audit, a budget that follows their template, and letters from partners.
- Answer the scoring criteria directly, using the same headings and the same wording as the call.
- Submit well before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications are normally rejected without review.
Before you start: documents to have ready
- Proof that your organization is legally registered, and the registration number.
- Your most recent annual accounts or audit, or a bank statement if you are new.
- A one-page organizational profile with mission, location and track record.
- A project summary with the problem, the activities, the people who benefit and the expected results.
- A budget in the currency the funder asks for, with each cost line explained.
Use the grant tools to check your organization's fit, write the proposal and track the deadline.
Frequently asked questions about Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
What does Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response fund?
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response funds work on health, humanitarian & disaster relief, community development, technology & research. The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides funding through the Global Rapid Response Fund to support collaborative preparedness initiatives, offering a single award of $9,569,050 and subgrants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The fund aims to enhance rapid response capabilities for health emergencies and related threats.
How much does Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response give per grant?
The typical grant size of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is not stated in the sources read so far. Check the funder's call page for the amount.
Who can apply to Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response?
No eligibility rules for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response are stated in the sources read so far. Rules differ from call to call, so read the call document before you apply.
Does Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response have open grants right now?
Yes. 1 open grant was seen in the last 30 days, for example Partnership for Disaster Health Response System (deadline No close date listed).
Where is Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response based?
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is based in United States.
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Sources and how this profile was made
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Public sources last read on 03 November 2026.