Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and 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; 45 with a published date

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Finra Foundation: General Grant Program FINRA Investor Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The FINRA Investor Education Foundation's General Grant Program funds educational and research projects aimed at enhancing financial literacy among underserved populations.	Not published	$50K – $100K
Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly Home Matters Arizona Fund) Home Matters to Arizona · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly known as the Home Matters Arizona Fund) is part of a planned $100 million fund (debt and grants) leveraging government, philanthropy and national private investment.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in FTD Grant American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Clinical Research Training Scholarship in FTD, funded by The Holloway Family Fund, supports early career investigators in patient-oriented research related to frontotemporal degeneration.	Not published	Up to $150K
Morrison County Area Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Morrison County Area Foundation Grant, supported by the Initiative Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for Morrison County residents.	Not published	Up to $2K
SAEMF/Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) Research Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The SAEMF/Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) Research Grant provides $6,000 to support innovative research that enhances diversity and inclusion in Emergency Medicine.	Not published	$6K
Delta Dental of Missouri: Community Donation Program Grant Delta Dental of MIssouri · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Delta Dental of Missouri's Community Donation Program aims to enhance community health through charitable contributions, focusing on organizations that serve Missouri and South Carolina.	Not published	Up to $5K
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund aims to enhance healthcare and well-being for Jefferson County residents.	Not published	Up to $100K
Washington Square Health Foundation Grants: Medical Research Category Washington Square Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington Square Health Foundation Grants support medical research aimed at improving community health.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Investigator Research Grant National Eating Disorders Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Early Career Investigator Research Grant, offered by the Eating Recovery Center Foundation, provides up to $50,000 to support researchers at the Assistant Professor level or below.	Not published	Up to $50K
Help for Families Grant Wades Army · Foundation Not published · Varies Wade's Army offers grant requests through their Help for Families program to provide support to families affected by neuroblastoma.	Not published	Varies
GSK Research Grant: Social Determinants of Health, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, and the intersection of patient care with workforce culture American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The GSK Research Grant supports research on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) in Otolaryngology.	Not published	Up to $25K
David E. Rogers Student Fellowship Award Grant The New York Academy of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $4K The David E. Rogers Student Fellowship Award, offered by the New York Academy of Medicine, aims to enhance the educational journey of medical and dental students through impactful community health projects.	Not published	$4K
LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fund Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $440K The Our Fund Foundation's annual LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fund awards grants to support health and wellness initiatives benefiting LGBTQ+ individuals in South Florida.	Not published	$440K
Community & Faith-Based Maternal & Infant Health Grant Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio · Foundation Not published · $37K	Not published	$37K
Limited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $6,000,000 total The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE).	Forecast	$6,000,000 total
Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: E4A will continue to accept letters of intent under the current CFP until November 1, 2024 at 3pm EDT.	Not published	Varies
See, Test & Treat Grant Single-Year Funding College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The See, Test & Treat Grant offers funding for a pathologist-led cancer screening program aimed at underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
HEAL Initiative: Optimization of Therapeutic Medical Devices through Team Science Mechanistic Research (RM1) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to investigate the mechanisms of action of therapeutic medical…	Forecast	Varies
Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research Grant aims to support critical health equity research that has faced funding interruptions.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Community Health Partnerships (CHeP) Trailblazer Award Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Health Partnerships (CHeP) Trailblazer Award invites proposals for community-engaged research projects aiming to enhance health equity and address social determinants of health.	Not published	Up to $25K
Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award Grant LUNGevity Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award by LUNGevity supports physician-scientists conducting lung cancer research aimed at addressing health disparities.	Not published	$50K – $100K
AHEAD Awards (Advancing Health Equity and Addressing Disparities) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive…	Not published	Varies
AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $65K The AACR-EMD Serono 'I'M IN' Oncodisparity Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral fellows in conducting research on cancer disparities, particularly in non-small cell lung cancer and advanced urothelial carcinoma.	Not published	$65K
Change the Air Research Grant Change the Air Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K Poor indoor air quality is described as "an overlooked and underfunded public health issue." The foundation aims to bridge the funding gap and support research that gathers human data on health effects from exposure to damp and…	Not published	$75K

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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, 45 have a published upcoming deadline, 135 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 676 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% 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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