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. 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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New Jersey Postpartum Resources and Support Network NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
HCF: Responsive Funding - Urgent Response Grants Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Healthy Communities Foundation’s Responsive Grants Portal will_ _reopen in Fall 2025._ _We will not review sponsorship requests during the closure.	Not published	Varies
Chlamydia Performance Improvement Project Arizona Family Health Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Prostate Cancer Outreach and Screening (NOFO) (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Prostate Cancer Outreach and Screening initiative by the Illinois Department of Public Health aims to enhance awareness and screening for prostate cancer among high-risk populations, particularly Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic males.	Not published	Up to $150K
Banks Family Foundation Grants The Banks Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Create the opportunities for kids to be kids. Empower youths to become responsible adults by supporting organizations that benefit the health, education and welfare of the children of Oakland, California.	Not published	Up to $15K
MA Repay: MassHealth Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K Support behavioral health professionals serving MassHealth and uninsured patients by offering student loan repayment to improve access to behavioral health services and address critical workforce shortages.	Not published	Up to $300K
Meijer Children's Health Care Grant Cycle Greenville Area Community Fnd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Meijer Children's Health Care Grant Cycle supports nonprofit health organizations in Montcalm County, focusing on programs that improve healthcare access for indigent children.	Not published	Varies
Health Equity Innovation Award: Enhance Equity Funding Opportunity (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $1M The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to fund innovative research that will strengthen and advance minority health and health equity objectives.	Forecast	$1M
CDF-SSCD Outreach Program to Improve Detection of Celiac Disease Research Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Research award focused on developing and implementing outreach programs to improve detection and diagnosis of celiac disease, particularly in underserved populations.	Not published	$100K
Kelly Foundation Grants for Health and Human Services Kelly Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Kelly Foundation Grants for Health and Human Services aims to enhance the well-being of the Greater Sacramento area by supporting projects that promote health, education, and community prosperity.	Not published	$10K
Behavioral Health Scholarship Program Grant California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Behavioral Health Scholarship Program, administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), aims to enhance the pipeline of trained behavioral health professionals.	Not published	Up to $240K
CPTI Leonard P Rome CATCH Visiting Professorship Grant American Academy of Pediatrics · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CPTI Leonard P Rome CATCH Visiting Professorship aims to enhance community pediatrics by fostering collaboration among pediatric residency programs, community pediatricians, and health organizations.	Not published	Up to $5K
Health Access Heroes Awards Grant Sun Life Financial · Foundation Not published · $10K The Health Access Heroes Awards, initiated by Sun Life Financial, aims to enhance health access and outcomes for underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
Davetrina Seles Gadson Health Equity Grant Program National Aphasia Association I · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in memory of Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, a remarkable leader in speech-language pathology and health equity whose groundbreaking work advanced understanding of aphasia care for underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Community Partnership Fund: Program Grants Adventist Healthcare Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Community Partnership Fund by Adventist HealthCare offers program grants over $5,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations addressing health disparities in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.	Not published	$5K
Community Trust Grants Community Foundation Boulder County · Foundation Not published · $3K – $9K The Community Trust Grants, managed by the Community Foundation Boulder County, provide financial support for diverse needs in Boulder County, including health, education, and arts.	Not published	$3K – $9K
AAHI Healthy Communities Fund Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation Grants The George Timmons Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation, established in 1967, supports not-for-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) designation, prioritizing smaller, grassroots groups.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Beyond Pediatrics: Advancing Early Detection in Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K Breakthrough T1D is offering grants to enhance early detection of adult-onset Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).	Not published	Up to $900K
IDF Research Grant Program Immune Deficiency Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The IDF Research Grant Program supports patient-oriented research projects that have a specified benefit for improving the treatment, health, disease management, or diagnosis of people with primary immunodeficiencies (PI).	Not published	$25K – $50K
nccPA Health Foundation: Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The nccPA Health Foundation: Kathy J. Pedersen Grant aims to promote equitable health care by providing up to $5,000 for innovative projects that address health disparities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Healthy Chippewa County Grant Community Foundation of Chippewa CO · Foundation Not published · $20K – $35K The Healthy Chippewa County (HCC) grant program, supported by endowed funds at the Community Foundation of Chippewa County (CFCC), provides funding to invest in organizations serving the greater Chippewa County area.	Not published	$20K – $35K
DREAMS Grant Program Entrada Therapeutics Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K Launched in 2023, Entrada DREAMS is a competitive annual grant program designed to fund efforts within the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community to better identify, understand and reach those who are currently underrepresented and…	Not published	$50K
Commonwealth Fund Grant The Commonwealth Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Commonwealth Fund Grant aims to enhance health care systems by funding innovative projects that improve access, quality, and efficiency, particularly for vulnerable populations.	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, 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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