Three organizations have recently announced a total of over $1.3 million in grant opportunities aimed at enhancing women’s health research, promoting reproductive medicine initiatives, and developing AI-driven solutions to global challenges faced by women.
American Heart Association’s $1 Million Grant for Women’s Health Research
The American Heart Association (AHA) has launched the Redefining Women’s Health initiative, which allocates up to $1 million to support as many as ten investigators or research teams. Each individual grant will provide $100,000 for one-year projects that focus on health conditions that differ significantly in their impact on women.
The program emphasizes four key areas:
- Ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries and cardiovascular microvascular disease.
- Autoimmune disease screening and management models.
- Innovative treatments for endometriosis.
- Classification and management strategies for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality among women, with up to 50% of women experiencing angina or signs of coronary artery issues having no obstructive lesions evident. This scenario affects approximately 3-4 million women in the U.S.
Eligible applicants include researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators associated with U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. Pre-proposals must be submitted by January 6, 2026, with successful candidates invited to submit full proposals by April 14, 2026. The announcement of awardees will occur in June 2026, with funding set to commence on July 1, 2026.
Throughout the award period, recipients will benefit from support through Studio Red, which will offer guidance in areas such as intellectual property, regulatory strategies, and funding development via monthly webinars. A select group of awardees may also qualify for further advancement with support for early-stage company formation.
Applicants must possess an MD, PhD, DO, DVM, DDS, DNP, or equivalent doctoral degree, and be American Heart Association Professional Members at the time of their pre-proposal submission.
IVI RMA Global’s $50,000 Grant for Reproductive and Maternal Health Projects
IVI RMA Global has initiated its Global Health Social Impact Award, offering a $50,000 grant to support an established nonprofit project that advances reproductive and maternal health. This funding is facilitated by the IVI Foundation.
To qualify, organizations must collaborate with nonprofits based in the U.S., Spain, Italy, Portugal, Canada, the UK, Sweden, Chile, Brazil, Panama, the Czech Republic, Iceland, or Denmark. Applicants should have been active for at least two years, or demonstrate notable results if their organization is younger.
Projects seeking funding should focus on reproductive health, fertility, or maternal care—encompassing aspects such as psychosocial support, education, prevention, and fertility preservation in cancer treatment. The projects should primarily take place in 2026 and showcase potential for scalability or replication.
Applications remain open until December 31, 2025, and submissions can be made in English, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese through the official online platform.
A multidisciplinary panel will evaluate eligible applications based on criteria including health impact, scalability, social equity, innovation, sustainability, and alignment with IVI RMA Global’s mission. The top-rated projects will be presented to IVI RMA Global employees for a company-wide vote, with the winner to be announced in the first quarter of 2026.
IVI RMA Global operates over 200 fertility clinics across 15 countries, employing nearly 6,000 people and supporting over 400,000 individuals and couples in their family-building journeys through assisted reproductive technology.
AI by HER: A $300,000 Challenge for Women-Led AI Solutions
AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge has opened its doors to women technologists seeking to develop AI solutions targeting significant global challenges. The challenge offers awards up to INR 2.50 Cr (approximately $300,000) and is conducted in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform.
This initiative calls for applications from women-led teams worldwide working on AI solutions that demonstrate tangible societal impact. While the thematic areas are indicative, applicants are encouraged to propose solutions that address real-world challenges in innovative ways.
Submissions are due by November 30, 2025, with up to 30 selected teams invited to present at the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in February 2026. Selected teams will also benefit from mentorship via two virtual boot camps focusing on responsible AI and investor readiness.
The event will conclude with a specialized investor pitch session for high-potential, women-led AI initiatives during the summit.
To qualify as a women-led team, there must be at least one female founder or co-founder in a significant leadership role, holding meaningful equity within the organization. For academic or research-driven projects, the principal investigator or lead researcher must be a woman.
