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; 45 with a published date

On this page: Foundation · Updated daily

Find the health disparities grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 866 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
ACS IMPACT RFA - Expanding Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials in the Community American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Despite declines in overall cancer mortality in the United States, prostate cancer deaths in Black men represent the greatest mortality disparity in oncology.	Not published	Varies
Miscellaneous Supplemental Grant: General Request (OH) Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Miscellaneous Supplemental Grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health aims to fund health-related activities that address minority health disparities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Kansas Health Foundation: Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative Grant Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Kansas Health Foundation's Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative aims to advance racial and health equity by funding 30 organizations tackling health disparities across Kansas.	Not published	Up to $100K
Illinois Healthy Resilient Communities Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Illinois Healthy Resilient Communities initiative, supported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, aims to enhance health equity through funding partnerships that target social determinants of health.	Not published	Up to $300K
Community Benefit Grants (UChicago Medicine - Chicago South Side) UCMC Title Holding Corporation II NFP · Foundation Not published · Varies Past Funding (2018 - Violence Recovery & Prevention): Awarded to organizations including Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE), Centers for New Horizons, Chicago Eco House, Crushers Club, Girls Like Me Project, Sacred Ground Ministries, and…	Not published	Varies
Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant provides up to $25,000 to support projects in Adams County, Ohio, focusing on environmental protection, renewable energy, and reducing disparities in food security and healthcare.	Not published	Up to $25K
Hillman Emergent Innovation:Serious Illness and End of Life Grant The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Hillman Emergent Innovation Grant offers $50,000 for 12-18 months to support innovative nursing-driven interventions for underserved populations facing health care access barriers, including racial minorities and low-income individuals.	Not published	$50K
Abell Foundation Small Grants The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Cushman Foundation Grant The Cushman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cushman Foundation Grant aims to support community and humanitarian efforts in San Diego County. The foundation focuses on areas such as aid to seniors, arts and culture, education, and health and well-being.	Not published	Varies
Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships in Brain Health Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K The Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships in Brain Health aim to support innovative research projects focused on brain health prevention across the lifespan, encouraging health equity, diversity, and inclusion.	Not published	$75K – $150K
AOTF Intervention Research Grant Program The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The American Occupational Therapy Foundation's AOTF Intervention Research Grant Program supports innovative research in occupational therapy, providing up to $100,000 for projects that address health inequities and social justice.	Not published	Up to $100K
Health Equity Academy in System Transformation Families USA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A 10-month unpaid fellowship designed to equip health care providers with skills, knowledge, and networks to become advocates for equitable system transformation.	Not published	Varies
Duke Endowment Grant for Mobile 3D Mammography Unit Conway Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $685K To fund a mobile 3D mammography van for three years to bring cutting-edge 3D mammography technology to low-income, uninsured patients throughout Horry County.	Not published	$685K
ECCF: Children's Health Fund Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ECCF: Children's Health Fund aims to enhance the lives of Erie County residents by providing essential medical services, educational rehabilitation, and emotional support to children in need.	Not published	Varies
Kaiser Permanente: Washington Region - Community Health Grant Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kaiser Permanente Washington Region Community Health Grant focuses on improving health care access, mental health, housing, and dismantling structural racism.	Not published	Varies
Mount Zion Health Fund General Grants Mount Zion Health Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Mount Zion Health Fund invests in transformative healthcare projects that reflect the spirit and legacy of Mount Zion.	Not published	Varies
Health Policy Research Scholars Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K – $120K The Health Policy Research Scholars program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, aims to develop leadership among doctoral students from diverse, nonclinical disciplines.	Not published	$30K – $120K
Addressing Barriers to Cancer Care for AIAN and NHPI Individuals Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The American Cancer Society and Pfizer are launching a grant initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations.	Not published	Up to $250K
Con Alma Health Foundation: Multi-Year Grant Con Alma Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Con Alma Health Foundation’s Multi-Year grants support long-term systemic change to address health inequities, encompassing all social determinants of health.	Not published	Varies
JFGNH: Women of Vision Society Grant Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women of Vision Society Grant, established by the Jewish Foundation, empowers women and girls in the Greater New Haven area and Israel.	Not published	Varies
Equity in Access Research Grants Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Equity in Access Research Grants aim to enhance equitable access to care for blood cancer patients and survivors.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating grant by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation supports community projects aligned with their strategic vision for an inclusive Milwaukee.	Not published	Up to $50K
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity supports Virginia-based partnerships in addressing systemic barriers to health equity.	Not published	$150K
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: General Fund & Eight Populations Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports healthcare initiatives aimed at vulnerable populations in New York State through the General Fund & Eight Populations Grant Program.	Not published	$75K

Showing 457–480 of 866

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow health disparities grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of health disparities grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department