Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 33 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 491 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.

Grants tracked: 872; from 579 funders
Median award: $75K; middle half $20K–$250K
Total listed funding: $173.7M; across 491 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 16; 44 with a published date

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Headache Medicine Fellowship - US Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Headache Medicine Fellowship aims to enhance training in headache medicine by supporting programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $90K
See, Test & Treat Grant - Multiyear Funding College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The See, Test & Treat Grant offers vital funding for cancer screening and health education programs targeting medically underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
DHSTS Opioid Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $17.3M The DHSTS Opioid Grant Program, managed by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to improve health outcomes for individuals at risk of HIV and STDs due to injection drug use.	Not published	Up to $17.3M
Therapeutic Giving: Cardiovascular & Metabolism: Local & Regional Organizations Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance patient access to treatment in cardiovascular and metabolic health.	Not published	Varies
Community Reinvestment Program Grant Banner -University Medical Group · Foundation Not published · Varies The Banner – University Family Care (B – UFC) Community Reinvestment Program aims to enhance healthcare access by providing financial support to community organizations.	Not published	Varies
Manning Family Health and Life Sciences Research Grants Manning Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Manning Family Foundation offers Health and Life Sciences Research Grants to support innovative research aimed at finding effective treatments and cures for diseases like diabetes and macular degeneration.	Not published	Varies
BBCF Grants Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation supports local organizations through financial grants, prioritizing initiatives that aid low- and moderate-income households.	Not published	Up to $5K
EDI Research Grant Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The EDI Research Grant, funded by the Pediatric Endocrine Society, aims to support research addressing health disparities in care and outcomes.	Not published	Up to $50K
UCLA-CDU Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Community Engagement and Clinical Informatics Core (CECIC) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science · Foundation Not published · $2.2M CECIC aims to accelerate positive outcomes for vulnerable populations living with HIV and to reduce HIV incidence in communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.	Not published	$2.2M
International Initiative Grant Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The International Initiative Grant, funded by the Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation, aims to empower women and girls in developing countries by advancing their economic opportunities, education, and health.	Not published	Up to $30K
AMGA Bridge Award Amga Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bridge Award honors AMGA member organizations that are bridging the gap between research and practice through outstanding, sustainable improvements in care stemming from an AMGA research initiative.	Not published	Varies
Supportive Technologies for the Scaling of Manufactured Islet Replacement Therapies RFA Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Breakthrough T1D initiative invites applications for supportive technologies aimed at scaling manufactured islet cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D).	Not published	Up to $600K
Healthcare Access & Health Outcomes RFP Arthritis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthritis Foundation is committed to improving healthcare access and health outcomes for all people living with arthritis.	Not published	Varies
Waffle House Foundation Grant Waffle House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Waffle House Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in the metro-Atlanta area, focusing on health services, youth programs, and civic causes. Since 1983, the foundation has contributed millions to enhance community life.	Not published	Varies
Supporting Outdoor Programming RFP Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The Supporting Outdoor Programming RFP invites projects aimed at enhancing equitable access to outdoor programming in Philadelphia and Camden.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Leighton Memorial Grant Award Carestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please note that this grant program is currently closed to new applications in 2024 as we move into a two-year cycle to ensure the time and space for new partnership development.	Not published	Varies
RESULTS Project Award The Fine Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The RESULTS Project is designed to raise awareness about the progress of toxics reduction work and about the dedicated, but often unsung, champions successfully addressing these issues.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge - Phase 1 Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K CyncHealth, Collective Medical (a PointClickCare company), and Innsena won the Department of Health and Human Services' Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge for their innovative postpartum care program in Nebraska.	Not published	$40K
Physician Shortage Tracking Model - UNC at Chapel Hill The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $750K	Not published	$750K
Focused Projects Award - Humanitarian/Educational American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Support community-based, humanitarian, and educational projects that promote sleep health among underserved and at-risk populations	Not published	Up to $20K
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Drug Abuse, along with other National Health Institutes, Centers, and Offices, seeks to advance its mission through the Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH), which aims to support…	Forecast	Varies
Rotary Foundation Global Grants Rotary International District 6440 · Foundation Rolling · From $30K Global Grants fund large-scale, sustainable projects and activities that align with Rotary Areas of Focus. Global Grants must support one or more of these areas: To apply for any Rotary Foundation grant, clubs must:	Rolling	From $30K
Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): Research Award Grant Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) offers a Research Award aimed at advancing hypothesis-driven research to combat tobacco-related diseases.	Not published	Up to $900K
Spartanburg Regional Foundation General Grants Program Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spartanburg Regional Foundation allocates 4 percent of its investment portfolio to grantmaking.	Not published	Varies

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About health disparities grants

Health disparities grants fund work to close gaps in health outcomes across racial, ethnic, geographic, and income lines. The CDC's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program is a flagship federal source, with NIH and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation also funding research and community programs focused on health equity. These grants typically support culturally tailored prevention, community partnerships, and applied research into the causes of inequity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do health disparities grants award?

Of the 872 health disparities grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 491 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $75K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $250K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most health disparities grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (33), State of New Jersey Department of Health (17), The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (11), The Colorado Health Foundation (9), and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (7). In all, 579 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are health disparities grants due?

Of 872 grants listed, 16 accept applications on a rolling basis, 44 have a published upcoming deadline, 135 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 677 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in October–December.

What grants are available to address health disparities?

Funding supports culturally appropriate prevention programs, community health initiatives, and research into the social and structural drivers of health gaps. The CDC's REACH program funds local programs that use proven strategies to reduce chronic-disease disparities, while NIH funds health-disparities and health-literacy research. Many grants emphasize community partnership and measurable reductions in outcome gaps.

Who funds health equity and disparities work?

The CDC is a central federal funder through REACH, which awards state and local health departments, tribes, universities, and community-based organizations. NIH funds disparities-focused research, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds health-equity research and programs, including community-driven research it has supported in partnership with other funders. Eligible applicants for many of these programs include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and tribal entities.

Does this funding support research, programs, or both?

Both. Some funders, like NIH, emphasize research that explains why disparities exist and what interventions work, while programs like the CDC's REACH fund the delivery of community-based prevention. Foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fund a mix of research and on-the-ground community work. Matching your proposal to a funder's specific emphasis is key to a competitive application.

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