- Improve diagnostics so that diseases can be detected early.
- Develop vaccines and drug treatments that are safe, effective, and affordable.
- Control the source of the disease.
- Attempt to eliminate or eradicate some diseases entirely.
- Advocate for public support to address these neglected diseases.
Please see the following link for more details:
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/grantseeker/Pages/grant-opportunities.aspx
Grant budgets are open-ended (but must be reasonable) and there is no specific deadline.