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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St. Charles Health System: Basic Needs Grant St Charles Health System Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The St. Charles Health System Basic Needs Grant supports initiatives that serve medically underserved populations in Central Oregon.	Not published	Varies
SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant Ozark Guidance Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $4M The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Ozark Guidance, an affiliate of Arisa Health, a $4,000,000 expansion grant to develop a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program over two…	Not published	$4M
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Competitive Grants Program Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth-driven service projects are also encouraged to apply to Building Community Together (BCT), the youth division of SCCF.	Not published	Varies
Highmark Foundation Grant Highmark Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highmark Foundation provides high-impact grants aimed at enhancing community health in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Lipedema Foundation: Collaborative Research Award Grant Daftuar Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Lipedema Foundation's Collaborative Research Award promotes collaborative, multi-disciplinary research focused on Lipedema, a chronic condition predominantly affecting women.	Not published	Up to $250K
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Endowed Scholarship Delta Dental of Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support to dental students who intend to practice in chronically underserved areas of Virginia after earning their degrees.	Not published	Varies
APDA: Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant American Parkinson Disease Assoc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The APDA Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant aims to address health inequities in under-studied Parkinson's disease communities.	Not published	Up to $75K
AACR: Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $130K The AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral and clinical research fellows in their pursuit of cancer disparities research.	Not published	$130K
Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative Grant Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) aims to enhance patient engagement in healthcare decisions through comparative clinical effectiveness research.	Not published	Up to $300K
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $22,000,000 total The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to expand the national capacity for research in the health sciences.	Forecast	$22,000,000 total
Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Healthcare Access Grants Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Intermountain Community Care Foundation aims to enhance healthcare access and promote healthy behaviors among low-income and underrepresented populations in Utah and Southeast Idaho.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Oversees compliance on residential rental properties built prior to 1978. Provides accreditation and oversight of companies and individuals performing lead abatement services, and inspection contractors performing lead related inspections.	Not published	Varies
Advocacy and Justice with Communities of Color Fund Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Advocacy and Justice with Communities of Color Fund Grant, provided by the Colorado Health Foundation, aims to empower organizations led by people of color to promote health equity.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Dr. Virgilio Licona Community Health Leadership Award Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Dr. Virgilio Licona Community Health Leadership Award honors exceptional leaders in Colorado who tackle significant health barriers and promote health equity.	Not published	$20K
Hillman Emergent Innovation Grant The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Hillman Emergent Innovation Grant supports innovative, nursing-driven solutions aimed at enhancing health equity for marginalized groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others facing healthcare barriers.	Not published	$50K
CCF: Health – Integration, Collaboration, Advocacy Grant CCF Community Initiatives Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Community Foundation is inviting letters of interest for grants aimed at enhancing health access for immigrants, improving behavioral health, and advocating for health policy.	Not published	Varies
Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Diabetes Care (Merck Foundation) Trenton Health Team Inc · Foundation Not published · $16M To improve health outcomes of Trenton residents with diabetes, increase patient engagement and self-management of their disease, and improve the availability of healthy foods for Trenton residents.	Not published	$16M
Kelly for Kids Community Grants Kelly for Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kelly for Kids Community Grants aim to support disadvantaged and disabled youth in Western New York. Founded by former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, the foundation has distributed nearly $5 million to local children's charities.	Not published	Varies
Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation: Community Engagement Grant Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation's Community Engagement program offers sponsorships and community grants aimed at improving health equity for underserved populations in New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Physical Health The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation offers Basic Needs Grants focused on Physical Health to improve community well-being. Established in 1945, it prioritizes health equity by funding programs that address barriers to accessing quality healthcare.	Not published	$10K – $75K
NAM Catalyst Award Competition National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catalyst Awards—part of the broader Healthy Longevity Global Competition—reward bold, new, potentially transformative ideas to improve the physical, mental, or social well-being and health of people as they age, in a measurable and…	Not published	Varies
Healthy Women Healthy Families 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
New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully participating and limited our long-term prosperity.	Not published	Varies
Sapphire Awards: Nominated Programs & Organizations Grant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $525K The Sapphire Awards, organized by the Florida Blue Foundation, celebrate exemplary programs, organizations, and individuals who have made significant contributions to community health since 2005.	Not published	Up to $525K

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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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