Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 34 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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Health, Equity, & Well-being Grant (Data Across Sectors for Health - DASH/LAPP) Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K CyncHealth was selected as one of five Data Across Sectors of Health (DASH) grantees as part of the Learning and Action in Policy and Partnerships (LAPP) program.	Not published	$80K
Elsie and Pansy Allen Memorial Fund Davie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide financial assistance to residents experiencing hardship due to illness or medical conditions	Rolling	Varies
Reproductive Health Equity Grant Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Reproductive Health Equity initiative aims to enhance sexual and reproductive health for all Coloradans, particularly marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $125K
Blue Impact Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Impact Grants, offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, aim to enhance community health by supporting nonprofit organizations in Texas.	Not published	Varies
Knight Cancer Institute: Community Partnership Program - Tiered Grants Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Partnership Program - Tiered Grants The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute created the Community Partnership Program to support the development of sustainable collaborations with Oregon communities to address community-identified…	Not published	Varies
Build Capacity of Culturally Specific Recovery Community Organizations RFP (MN) Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Minnesota Department of Human Services is offering funding to build the capacity of Culturally Specific Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs).	Not published	Up to $200K
AACR-EMD Serono "I'M IN" Oncodisparity Fellowship for Bladder Cancer Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $65K The AACR-EMD Serono 'I'M IN' Oncodisparity Fellowship for Bladder Cancer aims to support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in addressing cancer disparities in bladder cancer care.	Not published	$65K
Cancer Disparities Capacity Building Pilot Project Greater Lowell Health Alliance CHNA 10 Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K This is a multi-phase project to address cancer disparities in the Greater Lowell region.	Not published	$100K
Colorado Health Symposium Fellowship Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colorado Health Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization that champions the overall health and well-being of every Coloradan.	Not published	Varies
Sylvia B. Kelly Medical Scholarship for Health Equity Association for Community Affiliated Plans · Foundation Not published · $25K The Sylvia B. Kelly Medical Scholarship for Health Equity (established by ACAP) offers one $25,000 award to a medical student with a demonstrated interest in promoting health equity by reducing the Black maternal mortality gap…	Not published	$25K
Project Connect Grants Virginia Health Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Project Connect grants support Medicaid/FAMIS enrollment and health insurance access initiatives.	Not published	Varies
MMS&A Charitable Foundation: Organizational Grants Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The MMS&A Charitable Foundation provides organizational grants aimed at promoting equitable health outcomes for marginalized communities.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Inova Health Equity Grants Inova Health System Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Inova Health Equity Grants aim to enhance health equity among under-resourced communities in Northern Virginia.	Not published	Up to $50K
Waters Meet Community Sponsorship Grant Empire Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Empire Health Foundation is committed to strengthening communities through connection and learning by providing sponsorship funding for events that promote health equity and social justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Charitable Event Sponsorship Process Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications are accepted beginning the first week of January through December 1. Note that applications are pulled on the 15th of each month, and the timeline for application review and decision averages 60 days.	Not published	Varies
BCBSMF: Healthy Start Grant Program BCBSM Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation's Healthy Start Grant Program aims to enhance early childhood care and education by funding tax-exempt nonprofits, Tribal Nations, and fiscally sponsored groups in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $200K
Strategic Research Grant: Sleep Health Disparities Research American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Strategic Research Grant for Sleep Health Disparities Research, offered by the AASM Foundation, aims to address significant gaps in knowledge related to sleep disorders among disadvantaged populations in the U.S. This initiative…	Not published	$50K – $250K
Family Power Fund : Planning/New Partner Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Family Power Fund, managed by the Headwaters Foundation, empowers youth, parents, and caregivers to influence health-related policies through leadership development and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $75K
HRiA Robert E. Leet and Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The HRiA Robert E. Leet and Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award aims to promote research on human diseases by supporting early-stage postdoctoral and clinical investigators.	Not published	Up to $200K
CommonSpirit Health Equity & Advancement Fund Grant Commonspirit Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The CommonSpirit Health Equity & Advancement Fund aims to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Colorado, Kansas, and Utah.	Not published	Varies
Equitable Community-Designed Outdoor Spaces Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Equitable Community-Designed Outdoor Spaces Grant, offered by the Colorado Health Foundation, supports planning grants for designing and constructing inclusive outdoor spaces like parks and playgrounds in Colorado.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Thome Aging Well Program Enterprise Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $190K – $300K A four-year, $19 million program funded by the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation (Bank of America trustee) to help older adults living in affordable communities age safely and securely at home.	Not published	$190K – $300K
FNBO: Community Sponsorships Grant First National Bank of Omaha · Foundation Not published · Varies FNBO's Community Sponsorships provide vital financial support to nonprofit organizations and community events that enhance the well-being of our communities.	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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