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

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Thiru Family Trust Momemtum Maker Grant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona · Foundation Not published · $100K The Thiru Family Trust Momentum Maker Grant aims to foster innovative solutions for maternal mental health in Arizona, addressing significant health disparities.	Not published	$100K
NYSHF Special Projects Fund Grant New York State Health Fdn · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The NYSHF Special Projects Fund Grant offers one-time funding to support innovative health projects that address pressing community needs in New York.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Columbus Health Zones RFP Grant CVS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.2M The Columbus Health Zones RFP, supported by the CVS Health Foundation, aims to enhance health outcomes in under-resourced neighborhoods in Columbus.	Not published	Up to $2.2M
Capital Infrastructure – Increasing Access to Care for Coloradans of Color The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity is designed to improve the capacity of clinics to serve more Coloradans of color with high-quality, comprehensive team-based primary care centered on patients’ preferences, needs and values.	Not published	Varies
Wellness on Wheels NOFO Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · $35K – $245K The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) initiative aims to address health disparities in Illinois by providing culturally competent, accessible preventive health services in underserved communities.	Not published	$35K – $245K
CCME Grant Program Medical Review of North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The CCME Grant Program, administered by the Constellation Quality Health Foundation, aims to enhance health care access and quality in the Carolinas.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Merck Foundation - Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Diabetes Care Trenton Health Team Aco Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Improve health outcomes of Trenton residents with diabetes, increase patient engagement and self-management of their disease, and improve availability of healthy foods for Trenton residents.	Not published	Varies
Food is Medicine Impact Fund RF Catalytic Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · $10M A collaborative philanthropic initiative working to integrate proven food and nutrition interventions into the U.S. healthcare system as covered, reimbursable medical benefits.	Not published	$10M
Health and Environmental Justice Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Health and Environmental Justice Grant aims to address health disparities influenced by environmental factors in communities, particularly in Waterbury, Connecticut.	Not published	$5K – $15K
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Awards Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Awards, supported by the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation, offers grants up to $35,000 to certified cardiothoracic surgeons conducting charitable surgical outreach in underserved regions.	Not published	Up to $35K
Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF) Greater Fayette Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WA26 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Solicitation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K The WA26 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Solicitation aims to eliminate health disparities among Ohioans by addressing specific health burdens and social determinants.	Not published	$30K
MEHAF: Meeting Support Program Grant Maine Health Access Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The MEHAF Meeting Support Program offers grants to facilitate meetings aimed at improving health access in Maine, especially for populations facing barriers.	Not published	Up to $2K
nccPA Health Foundation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - PAs STEP Up GRANT nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The nccPA Health Foundation's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - PAs STEP Up Grant aims to empower PAs and PA students to create initiatives that enhance diversity and foster inclusive practices within the PA profession.	Not published	Up to $3K
HCF: General Operating Support Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We allocate most of our funding to unrestricted general operating support, allowing us to invest boldly in organizations and community-led efforts that promote an equitable recovery from the pandemic in our service region.	Not published	Varies
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Research Grants Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers Research Grants aimed at enhancing the understanding of cystic fibrosis pathogenesis. These grants support projects exploring airway defense, microbial adaptation, and disease manifestations.	Not published	Up to $450K
Healthy Births, Healthy Communities Funding Opportunity Grant St David's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy Births, Healthy Communities Funding Opportunity aims to enhance maternal health in Central Texas by supporting community-based organizations that provide culturally responsive perinatal health services.	Not published	Varies
Upper Valley Community Health Equity Partnership (UVCHEP) Grant Program Public Health Council of the Upper Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K – $28K	Not published	$5K – $28K
Community Grants - Seed & Program Funding: Health & Wellness Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $82K The Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers Community Grants for Seed & Program Funding in Health & Wellness to enhance the wellbeing of southeastern Virginia residents.	Not published	$10K – $82K
Collective Impact Grants Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Letter of Intent - We accept Letters of Intent forms on a quarterly basis.	Not published	Varies
Representative Precision Medicine Research Through Partnerships Grant CA Health and Human Services Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.2M – $2M The California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine (CIAPM) offers $6 million in funding for 3-5 project teams to conduct precision medicine research in California.	Not published	$1.2M – $2M
ACF: Impact Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (the Foundation) partners with organizations that are transforming health in Arizona.	Not published	Varies
The Collins Foundation GO Grants Collins Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K GO Grants are The Collins Foundation's responsive, general-operating grant program for organizations serving Oregon, funding arts and culture, child welfare and development, education, environmental protection, health equity, and broader…	Not published	$25K – $100K
IU Health Values Fund Grant Pilot & Feasibility Program: Education Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The IU Health Values Fund Grant Pilot & Feasibility Program: Education aims to advance the development of healthcare professionals through innovative educational models.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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