Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 33 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; 44 with a published date

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Florida Blue Corporate Giving Grant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Florida Blue Corporate Giving focuses on enhancing community health through strategic partnerships with local nonprofits in Florida.	Not published	Varies
Diabetes Prevention & Control NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $520K The Diabetes Prevention & Control NOFA by the New Jersey Department of Health aims to fund evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing prediabetes and diabetes among high-burden adult populations.	Not published	$520K
Researcher Connection Program Grant Uplifting Athletes Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Researcher Connection Program by Uplifting Athletes Inc. supports travel expenses for rare disease researchers and doctoral students, fostering connections within the rare disease community.	Not published	Up to $1K
Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP) Grant California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP) aims to empower underrepresented individuals to pursue careers in healthcare by providing up to $25,000 in funding for educational activities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Notice of Intent to Publish a Forecast for EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network to Reduce Health Disparities – Research Sites National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network.	Forecast	Varies
Health First Wellness Grants Holmes Regional Medical Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $360K Health First awards competitive wellness grants to community-based nonprofits focused on improving wellness and addressing health disparities in Brevard County.	Not published	$360K
AlphaNet Canada Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) Grant Alphanet Inc · Foundation Not published · $56K – $300K Develop disease-specific, freely available, patient-tailored PRO tool(s) supported by Alpha-1 community resources. Recognition that more than one Alpha-1 PRO tool may be required to capture disease heterogeneity.	Not published	$56K – $300K
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Grants Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Grants support innovative health projects in Trumbull County, focusing on mental health, access to care, and community safety.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Lives: Biomedical Research Grant Program The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy Lives: Biomedical Research Grant Program, funded by The New York Community Trust, aims to enhance health services for New Yorkers, focusing on equitable care for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
ACF: Mental Health Matters Grant 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
Kidney Health Equity Community Engagement Award National Kidney Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care…	Not published	Varies
ATS Partner Grants: ALA/ATS/CHEST Foundation Respiratory Health Equity Research Award American Thoracic Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ALA/ATS/CHEST Foundation Respiratory Health Equity Research Award Early-stage investigator who is addressing topics on improving clinical outcomes in preventing and/or treating lung disease in groups disproportionately impacted.	Not published	Varies
Care Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Care Fund Grant, offered by The Denver Foundation, supports nonprofits dedicated to enhancing the health and mental well-being of low-income individuals with disabilities.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dr. Patricia E. Thompson Global Nursing Research Grant supports nurse-led research teams in addressing global health disparities.	Not published	Up to $10K
McKesson Foundation Grant: above $25,000 McKesson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKesson Foundation Grant provides funding above $25,000 to support health equity initiatives across North America. Founded in 1943, its mission focuses on removing barriers to quality healthcare for vulnerable communities.	Not published	$25K
MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program American Psychiatric Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program was established in 2021 by APA's Division of Diversity and Health Equity (DDHE) and the APA Foundation to support community organizations that have undertaken innovative awareness…	Not published	Varies
Allegany Franciscan Ministries ACOR Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Allegany Community Out Reach (ACOR) Grants provide program or general operating support (up to $10,000, one-year term) to nonprofit organizations that improve health, wellness, and quality of life in marginalized communities in Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
Senior Oral Health Partnership Program Delta Dental of the District of Columbia · Foundation Not published · $5M	Not published	$5M
Foundation for a Healthy Carolina Grant Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Varies Foundation for a Healthy Carolina directs grantmaking to organizations that are aligned with its vision to create equity and enhance access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Therapeutic Giving: Neuroscience: Local & Regional Organizations Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Giving program from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine aims to support local and regional organizations focused on improving patient access to treatment and advancing health equity.	Not published	Varies
Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Grant Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We primarily make grants in the range of $25,000 to $500,000. The majority of our grants are above $50,000. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Community Initiated Solutions Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community-Initiated Solutions Grant by The Colorado Health Foundation aims to empower communities to address their own health challenges by funding projects led by community members.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of King County · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge - Phase 2 Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K CyncHealth, PointClickCare, and Innsena won the second phase of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge.	Not published	$80K

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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 14, 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, 44 have a published upcoming deadline, 135 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 677 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% 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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