Pandemic Fund

Pandemic Fund is sponsored by World Bank and WHO. Provides grants to enhance pandemic preparedness in low- and middle-income countries.

The Pandemic Fund | The Pandemic Fund The Pandemic Fund finances critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Pandemic Fund 2nd Progress Report Strengthening our Defenses Against Global Health Threats Statement from the Voting Members of the Governing Board Fourth Call for Proposals The Pandemic Fund is the first multilateral financing mechanism dedicated exclusively to strengthening critical pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capacities at the local, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.

In just a few years, the Pandemic Fund has moved quickly to fill critical investment gaps. As of February 2026, the Pandemic Fund’s portfolio stood at nearly US$11. 5 billion spanning 128 countries across six geographic regions.

This included US$1. 4 billion in grants awarded through its first three funding rounds, which catalyzed over US$10 billion in additional domestic and international resources for countries and regions.

Recognizing the need to address chronic underinvestment in pandemic PPR capacity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors requested in April 2022 that the World Bank explore the establishment of a new financing mechanism.

With broad support from the G20, other founding donors, civil society, and other stakeholders, the World Bank’s Board of Directors approved the proposal to establish the Pandemic Fund on June 30, 2022. The Pandemic Fund was officially established by its Governing Board at its inaugural meeting on September 8-9, 2022. The World Bank serves as Trustee and hosts the Fund’s Secretariat.

Through 67 projects across 128 countries, the Pandemic Fund is strengthening pandemic PPR capacities within and across borders—focusing on disease surveillance, laboratory systems, and the health workforce.

Country-led , aligned with national and regional PPR priorities and plans Catalytic , mobilizing additional co-investments and co-financing from domestic and international sources—achieving a 1:7 leverage ratio Streamlined and cohesive , promoting more effective and coordinated financing for pandemic preparedness Collaborative , fostering coordination across sectors, partners, and borders while operationalizing multisectoral One Health approaches Cost-efficient , with an operating model and administrative structure designed to minimize overhead With continued commitment and support from the international community, the Pandemic Fund will continue to deliver on its promise of building a better-prepared and pandemic-resilient world.

Learn more about our projects Pandemic Fund Second Progress Report Investment Case 2025-2027 The Pandemic Fund’s founding financial contributors are: Australia, Canada, China, European Commission, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and Wellcome Trust.

The founding donors, joined by Austria, Denmark, France, India, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, have committed over US$2. 1 billion in financial contributions to date. The Pandemic Fund continues to raise funds for its work from both sovereign and non-sovereign contributors.

The Pandemic Fund can receive funding from World Bank member countries , intergovernmental entities, and non-governmental entities such as philanthropies, foundations and the private sector, subject to approval from the Governing Board and the World Bank as its Trustee. The Rockefeller Foundation Through its three funding rounds, the Pandemic Fund has awarded grants totaling US$1. 4 billion , mobilizing an additional US$10.

1 billion in resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPPR) investments in 128 countries across six geographical regions. A total of 67 projects have received funding to date.

Announcement | April 1, 2026 Pandemic Fund Launches Fourth Call for Proposals Targeting High-Risk, High-Need Countries Strengthening Our Defenses Against Global Health Threats: The Pandemic Fund in Action Statement | March 16, 2026 Strengthening Global Health Security: The Pandemic Fund’s Contribution — A Statement from the Voting Members of the Governing Board Announcement | April 1, 2026 Pandemic Fund Launches Fourth Call for Proposals Targeting High-Risk, High-Need Countries Brief | February 11, 2026 Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Projects Funded by the Pandemic Fund in the Third Call for Proposals Message | January 7, 2026 Looking Back on 2025, Moving Forward Together New Year’s Message from the Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund Universal Health Coverage and pandemic preparedness are not separate agendas—they rise or fall together Impact Story | November 24, 2025 Catalyzing Nepal’s Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance through a One Health Approach Three Years On: Sustaining Momentum to Build a Safer, Healthier World Stay updated with the latest information Sign-up for our newsletter and get updates sent directly to your inbox.

The @Pandemic_Fund ’s Governing Board allocated US$499. 6 million to 20 projects in its 3rd funding round. These grants are mobilizing US$4B in additional financing from domestic & international resources.

🌎With 3 funding rounds, the Fund’s supporting 128 countries across 6… pic. twitter. com/L29xrwtOvu — The Pandemic Fund (@Pandemic_Fund) February 13, 2026