The Astellas Global Health Foundation (“Foundation”) is an international philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing access to health in underserved global communities. The Foundation focuses its funding on mental health, community health workforce development, and disaster preparedness and response, with the aim of making a sustainable impact on health outcomes and contributing to One World, A Healthier Tomorrow.
The Foundation funds programs in underserved communities in low- and middle-income countries where Astellas does not have a business presence. Funding is directed toward initiatives that advance access to health through the Foundation’s three focus areas: mental health, community health workforce development, and disaster support.
The Foundation funds charitable programs that improve access to mental health services, strengthen community-based healthcare delivery through the development of community health workers, and enhance preparedness, surveillance, and response to natural disasters and health emergencies. Programs must be designed to address clearly identified unmet needs and demonstrate sustainable impact.
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The Foundation primarily supports programs in low- and middle-income countries where Astellas does not have a business presence. Programs in countries subject to applicable economic sanctions or restrictions are not eligible for funding.
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The Foundation proactively identifies and engages organizations that align with its mission and funding priorities. Selected organizations are invited to apply through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding.
Only organizations that have been formally invited through the Foundation’s RFP process are eligible to submit a funding application via the Foundation’s online grant management system.
A grant is financial funding provided to an external organization for a specific charitable purpose, without any commercial intent or tangible benefit to Astellas. Grants do not include independent medical education grants, research grants, product donations, or general operating support unless explicitly defined under disaster response.
Eligible applicants must be established non-profit or charitable organizations with a demonstrated track record of impact, the ability to implement programs in eligible geographies, and robust systems for measuring and reporting results. Organizations must qualify as public charities or equivalent under applicable local law. A full list of eligibility criteria is outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP), which is shared with organizations that are invited to apply.
Yes. Grants may not be considered if there is a real or perceived commercial connection to Astellas, if the proposed activities fall outside the Foundation’s focus areas or geographies, or if eligibility, compliance, or documentation requirements are not met.
The Foundation does not fund, among others: sponsorships, corporate memberships, lobbying or political activities, research (basic or applied), independent medical education, continuing medical education, professional medical associations, patient assistance programs, product donations, capital campaigns, endowments, unrestricted funding (except in limited disaster contexts), or programs with administrative costs exceeding 15%. A full list of exclusions is provided in each RFP.
Yes. Grantees are required to sign a letter of agreement, provide periodic progress and financial reports, and acknowledge the Foundation’s support in accordance with agreed communications guidelines.
Financial reconciliation is the process of documenting how grant funds were used for approved activities. All required financial and impact reports must be submitted before any new funding request may be considered.
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is provided through a structured RFP process, under which selected organizations are invited to apply for support aligned with the Foundation’s current funding priorities.