FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Redlands, California, 12 Feb 2026 – ICCBBA (opens in a new tab), the nonprofit international standards organization responsible for the development and management of the ISBT 128 Standard (opens in a new tab), is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 ICCBBA Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support organizations working to advance safer and more efficient systems for Medical Products of Human Origin (MPHO) or other therapeutic biological products.
With a total of $100,000 USD available, the ICCBBA Grant (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) supports projects that strengthen organizational infrastructure, improve electronic information management, and enhance traceability, all critical components in protecting patient safety across the MPHO lifecycle.
“Safe and effective transfusion and transplantation systems rely on strong, quality-driven organizational frameworks,” said Eoin McGrath (opens in a new tab), Executive Director of ICCBBA. “Through the ICCBBA Grant, we are proud to support initiatives that build technical capacity, advance traceability, and help healthcare systems deliver safer outcomes for patients worldwide.”
GRANT OVERVIEW
Funding Opportunity Title: ICCBBA Grant
Grant Opportunity Number: ICCBBAGrant2026
Open Application Period: 12 February 2026
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization)
Total Funding Available: $100,000 USD
Number of Awards: To be confirmed
Projects may operate at the local, national, or regional level, with ICCBBA expressing particular interest in initiatives based in resource-constrained settings, where strengthened systems can deliver meaningful and sustainable impact.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The ICCBBA Grant was established to foster safer transfusion and transplantation environments by supporting organizations committed to quality improvement and operational excellence.
Funded projects should align with one or more of the following objectives:
- To build technical capacity in transfusion and/or transplantation activities in terms of safety and efficiency.
- To assist transfusion/transplantation establishments in achieving reliable traceability of all MPHO that they manage.
- To enable ICCBBA to achieve its mission to develop and advance the ISBT 128 Standard for medical products of human origin (MPHO) or other therapeutic biological products to enhance global traceability and achieve harmonization for improved healthcare systems efficiency and patient safety.
By investing in initiatives that improve infrastructure and know-how, ICCBBA continues to promote harmonization and global best practices across healthcare systems.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, public institutions, and government agencies that provide transfusion or transplantation services. For-profit organizations may participate as project partners but cannot be the principal applicant.
WHAT WE FUND
Projects should aim to:
- Improve traceability and electronic information management in transfusion/transplantation systems.
- Enhance patient safety and efficiency in MPHO management.
HOW TO APPLY
- Check your eligibility – Applicants must confirm that they are a non-profit, public institution, or government agency that provides transfusion or transplantation services and that their project aligns with improving MPHO safety, efficiency, or traceability.
- Access the application – iccbba.grantplatform.com (opens in a new tab)
- Review our guidelines and pre-evaluation questions – Ensure compliance by reviewing and completing the full Guidelines and Pre-Evaluation questions. (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Submit your application – Applications are due 30 April 2026.
KEY DATES
- 12 February 2026: Applications open
- March 2026: Instructional video to be released to support applicants
- 30 April 2026: Application deadline
- June 2026: Selection committee recommendations
- July 2026: Public announcement of award recipients
- August 2026: Grant agreements finalized and funds transferred
Timeline subject to adjustments depending on the volume of applications.
RESOURCE
ICCBBA Grant Page: https://iccbba.org/grants-awards/ (opens in a new tab)
NEED SUPPORT?
For additional questions, contact our grants team at: support@iccbba.org (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
About ICCBBA
ICCBBA is the nonprofit international standards organization responsible for the development and management of the ISBT 128 Standard. ICCBBA operates globally to support healthcare systems, regulators, and industry partners in enhancing traceability, harmonization, and patient safety for MPHO.
The acronym ISBT was originally derived from the important role played by the International Society of Blood Transfusion in the development of the Standard. Today, it expands as the Information Standard for Blood and Transplantation. The number 128 reflects the 128 characters of the ISO/IEC 646 7-bit character set.
ICCBBA is used solely as the organization’s name and no longer functions as an acronym.
Media Contact:
Christina Salinas
Global Development Manager
Email: support@iccbba.org
Website: www.iccbba.org
