GlobalSkin Member Impact Fund 2026

The GlobalSkin Member Impact Fund is a long-standing micro-grant program created to uplift and empower GlobalSkin Member organizations in the important and impactful work they carry out for their dermatology patient communities. Now in its sixth year, this program continues to demonstrate GlobalSkin’s commitment to strengthening patient-led organizations by offering targeted financial support (up to CAD 2,000 per grant) to help Members plan, launch, and deliver high-value initiatives.

Members plan and implement meaningful activities in four key areas: event planning, communication & marketing, advocacy, and organizational development. Through this program, GlobalSkin continues to strengthen and uplift patient-led initiatives that improve support, awareness, and outcomes for skin patients worldwide.

By providing these resources, GlobalSkin enables its Members to expand their impact, improve support for patients, and contribute to a more informed and inclusive dermatology ecosystem worldwide.

Thank you to all applicants!
Submissions have been reviewed and approved candidates have been contacted. (See list below)

Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria: 

• All application questions are answered.

• Answers are clear and thoughtful.

• Application questions are answered with relevant details. 

• Application demonstrates how the Impact Fund will benefit the Organization’s goals. 

Submission period ends December 14, 2025. Grant recipients will be notified of the decision in early January 2026. Please note that GlobalSkin will approve a limited number of applications.

All projects must be completed by October 31, 2026, with funds distributed upon conclusion of the project and receipt of a final project report. 

Please note: GlobalSkin has a wide-reaching and diverse membership, and we recognize the unique financial challenges faced by Members in lower- middle to low-income countries (as defined by the United Nations). To be inclusive and equitable in our programming, GlobalSkin may opt to award funds during the implementation of an approved project for Members living in these identified countries. More details will be available to these Members during the application process.

Projects funded in this category will support hosting educational events, either virtual or in-person. Examples of activities that could be funded include conferences, webinars, ask the expert sessions, e-learning opportunities, and townhall events. Funds can be used to pay for online meeting/presentation platforms or for in-person event expenses.

Projects funded in this category will support Member organizations in building strong governance and best management practices. For instance, these funds can be used to develop governance structures or become legal not-for-profit organizations. Other activities that can be funded in this category include, strategic planning support, purchase of management software, and information technology support.

Projects funded in this category will support the development and/or purchase of marketing activities and materials that raise awareness of the organization’s initiatives. Examples of communications or marketing materials that could be funded include social media ads, traditional media advertising, graphic design, and printed materials such as flyers or brochures, or website content creation. 

Projects funded in this category will support advocacy initiatives that address the burdens of living with a skin condition including psychosocial impacts, medicines affordability, and access to care and treatment. Examples of advocacy initiatives that could be funded include hosting health policy meetings or launching advocacy campaigns targeting local, regional or national or international healthcare bodies.