Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Senior Oral Health Partnership Program Delta Dental of Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · $5M Multi-year program launched in 2022 to identify and address systemic causes of poor oral health among older adults.	Not published	$5M
Special Programs for the Aging: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services (IL) Grant Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Foundation Not published · $13K – $243K The Special Programs for the Aging: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services in Illinois aim to enhance preventive health services through collaboration with designated Agencies on Aging.	Not published	$13K – $243K
Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants: Women’s Health Block Grant – Racial Minority Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $315K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants aimed at supporting racial minority health professionals.	Not published	$315K
MagMutual Foundation Grant MAG Mutual Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The MagMutual Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and diversity.	Not published	Up to $15K
Addressing Rare Diseases PCORI Funding Grant Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.2M The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will announce funding for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies focusing on rare diseases.	Not published	Up to $1.2M
Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant Bedford Community Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bedford Community Health Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations delivering direct health services to the Bedford community.	Not published	Varies
Ending Childhood Poverty Initiative Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
California Healthcare Payments Database Affordability Research Fund RFP Grant California Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) has established a $1 million funding pool for research on consumer affordability challenges and cost drivers using the Healthcare Payments Database (HPD).	Not published	Varies
Healthy Homes Asthma Program Women for a Healthy Environment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Direct Relief Fund for Health Equity - Asthma Care Expansion Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $195K Direct Relief's Fund for Health Equity awarded $2 million in grants to 10 community health centers across three states to support respiratory health in historically under-supported communities.	Not published	$195K
Women's Giving Circle Grants Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $16K – $26K Annual competitive grant program funded by membership dues and donations from the Women's Giving Circle, a philanthropic group of women of all ages, means, and backgrounds.	Not published	$16K – $26K
Community Health Foundation: Responsive Grants Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Health Foundation provides responsive grants to nonprofit organizations in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio, focusing on health and wellness initiatives.	Not published	Varies
OCCF: Large Impact Grant Owen County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Owen County Community Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of Owen County, now and for generations to come.	Not published	Varies
Women's Breast Health Fund The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Health Improvement Fund Grants St Luke's Health System Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Health Improvement Fund Grants, established by St. Luke's Health System, aim to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing community health in Idaho.	Not published	Varies
Healthcare Georgia Foundation: Building the Field of Health Advocacy Georgia Health Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies So much is possible in Georgia, even in light of urgent health issues, like improving health for Black mothers and babies, rural health disparities, health outcomes for chronic conditions that vary dramatically by zip code, and access to…	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
White Paper Challenge Immune Deficiency Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K New for 2022, IDF sponsored a White Paper Challenge to address issues related to primary immunodeficiency and health access, including disparities in diagnosis and treatment and expanding awareness of these rare disorders in communities of…	Not published	$10K
Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute’s (UHI) Strategic Consultation Grants for Baltimore City Johns Hopkins University · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute (UHI) offers Strategic Consultation Grants aimed at enhancing health and health equity in Baltimore City.	Not published	Up to $10K
RFP- Health Care Workforce Grant Cambia Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K – $60K Cambia Health Foundation seeks to improve health care through focused investments in the health care workforce. They aim to expand, diversify, and train professionals to address behavioral health provider shortages.	Not published	$30K – $60K
Access to Healthcare: Rapid Response Innovation (RRI) Grant Valley Health Foundation (VHF) · Foundation Not published · Varies In response to significant federal Medicaid funding cuts through H.R. 1 legislation, VHF was selected on October 30, 2025, to administer the Community Lifeline - Access to Healthcare Grant Program. The cuts are projected to result in:	Not published	Varies
Lipedema Foundation: Proof of Concept Award Grant Daftuar Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Lipedema Foundation's Proof of Concept Award supports innovative research to advance understanding and treatment of Lipedema, a condition particularly affecting women.	Not published	Up to $125K
Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) Research Grant National Kidney Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT) Research Grant, funded by the National Kidney Foundation, offers $10,000 annually for research that enhances kidney disease management.	Not published	$10K
DEDICATE: R01 Research Project Grant (Non-Clinical Drivers of Health Outcomes) Ochin Inc · Foundation Not published · $3.5M The DEDICATE project addresses non-clinical drivers of health outcomes screening and intervention by testing the support that health centers need to effectively use new technologies to connect patients with medical and non-medical…	Not published	$3.5M

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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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