Grants for Free Clinics
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are currently 44 open grants for free clinics in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 19 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Open grants
- 44
- from 34 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $23K–$88K
- Total listed funding
- $1.3M
- across 19 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 3
- 1 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Dental Safety Net Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State December 14, 2026 · Varies Funding for nonprofit organizations providing free or reduced-cost oral health care to low-income patients under age 21 with family incomes below 275% of federal poverty guidelines without insurance. | |
| The Methodist Hospital: Community Benefits Grants The Methodist Hospital · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Methodist Hospital's Community Benefits Grant Program aims to enhance healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured individuals in the Greater Houston area. | |
| Improving Cardiovascular Care in NC Free and Charitable Clinics The North Carolina Chapter · Foundation Rolling · Varies Enable free and charitable clinics to provide cardiovascular medications (clopidogrel and statin medications) with follow-up compliance monitoring and outcomes tracking. | |
| NAFC Response & Emergency Needs Fund Grant National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $10K NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved… | |
| Family Medicine Cares USA Free Health Clinic Grants ( Existing Clinics) American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Family Medicine Cares USA Free Health Clinic Grants support existing clinics in providing care to the uninsured. Grants of up to $10,000 are available if funds permit, prioritizing clinics with AAFP members in leadership roles. | |
| Federally Qualified Health Center Expansion Program NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · Foundation Rolling · $32M The Federally Qualified Health Center Expansion Program NOFA aims to enhance public health in New Jersey by providing financial support for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). | |
| Dental Safety Net Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Rolling · Up to $113K The Dental Safety Net Grant, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to support dental providers serving uninsured patients under 21. Annually, up to $113,000 is allocated based on the number of uninsured patients treated. | |
| Abbott Cardiovascular Product Donations Grant Abbott · Foundation Rolling · Varies Abbott provides cardiovascular product donations to underserved patients who lack insurance and cannot afford treatment. | |
| Superior Health Foundation: Care Access Grants Superior Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K The Superior Health Foundation's Care Access Grants aim to address the medical needs of uninsured and underinsured residents in the Upper Peninsula. | |
| Semnani Family Foundation Grants Semnani Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Semnani Family Foundation, established in 1993, is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities worldwide through health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. | |
| Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Access to Healthcare Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $75K The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Access to Healthcare Grant Program aims to enhance equitable access to healthcare across New York State. | |
| Family Medicine Cares USA: New, Free Clinics Program Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K Family Medicine Cares USA offers grants up to $25,000 to support the establishment of new free clinics. | |
| Massachusetts Dental Society Grant Award - Targeted Grants Holyoke Health Center Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Targeted Grants finance a specific need for an organization or program that serves vulnerable populations. These grants support innovative programs and initiatives addressing particular gaps in dental care access. | |
| Mary Ellen Scholarship Dirne Health Centers Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| NAFC: Dermatology Expansion Grant Program National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400… | |
| New Access to Dental Care Grant Program Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $200K The New Access to Dental Care Grant Program aims to enhance dental care accessibility in North Carolina by providing grants of up to $200,000 for safety net dental clinics. | |
| NAFC: Sun Safety Grant Program National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400… | |
| Wilson N Jones Community Foundation Grants Wilson N Jones Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Wilson N. Jones Community Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a Charitable Private Foundation dedicated to promoting health, wellness and education in the community with special emphasis on access to healthcare for our indigent… | |
| Alvin J. Baird, Jr. Program Endowment Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg · Foundation Rolling · $42K The Alvin J. Baird, Jr. Program Endowment Fund, established in 2005, supports healthcare initiatives in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. | |
| Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation Grant Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: As we refine and strengthen our approach, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of applications from new organizations, including those that we have not funded within the last three years, for the next 18-months, through… | |
| NAFC: Advancing Women’s Health - Cancer Care Prevention, Screening & Diagnosis National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400… | |
| NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund Grant National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Rolling · $30K – $50K NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved… | |
| Access to Health Care Grant Program Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $30K The Access to Health Care Grant Program, initiated by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, aims to enhance healthcare access for uninsured and medically underserved individuals in central Oklahoma. | |
| Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Initiative Grant National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Rolling · $30K NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved… |
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Grants for free clinics by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 3 7%
- Upcoming date published
- 1 2%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 5 11%
- No deadline published
- 35 80%
Only 1 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for free clinics
- National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc 8 open
- American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation 3 open
- Holyoke Health Center Inc 2 open
34 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 44 open grants for free clinics (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 30, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for free clinics
Free and charitable clinic grants help volunteer-driven clinics provide medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured patients at little or no cost. Unlike federally qualified health centers, free clinics generally do not receive direct HRSA operating grants and instead rely on donations, foundations, faith communities, and corporate support, though clinic volunteers may qualify for federal malpractice coverage through HRSA's Free Clinics program. State health offices and hospital community-benefit funds are common additional sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for free clinics award?
Of the 44 open grants for free clinics Grantable lists as of September 30, 2026, 19 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $23K and $88K. The largest is $258K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for free clinics?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc (8), American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (3), and Holyoke Health Center Inc (2). In all, 34 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for free clinics due?
Of 44 open grants, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 5 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 35 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for free clinics?
Free clinics typically fund operations, medications, equipment, and specific service lines through a mix of private foundation grants, corporate giving, faith-based support, and local fundraising. Some state and county health programs offer grants to safety-net providers, and hospital community-benefit dollars often support nearby free clinics. Because direct federal operating grants are limited for free clinics, most rely heavily on philanthropy and in-kind donations.
Does the government fund free clinics?
Free clinics generally do not receive direct HRSA Health Center Program operating grants the way federally qualified health centers do. However, HRSA administers a Free Clinics Medical Malpractice Program that can provide liability coverage to qualifying clinic volunteers, which lowers operating costs. Most free clinics combine this benefit with foundation grants, donations, and occasional state or local public-health funding.
How can a free clinic raise grant funding?
Build a strong 501(c)(3) foundation with clear patient and outcome data, then pursue health-focused community foundations, corporate and pharmaceutical giving programs, and hospital community-benefit funds in your region. Apply for HRSA's Free Clinics malpractice coverage to reduce costs, and cultivate faith communities and local businesses for recurring support. A diversified mix of philanthropy, in-kind donations, and volunteer providers is the typical sustainable model.
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