Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Centinela Valley Medical & Community Funds - Integration, Collaboration, Advocacy Grants California Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The California Community Foundation invites letters of interest for grants aimed at enhancing healthcare access and disease prevention in South L.A.'s Centinela Valley.	Not published	$50K – $500K
FISA Foundation Grant Fisa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FISA Foundation Grant supports initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of people with disabilities, particularly women and girls.	Not published	Varies
San Joaquin Valley Health Fund Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management · Foundation Not published · $30M The San Joaquin Valley Health Fund has committed almost $30 million for organizations throughout the Valley since funding began in 2015. Grantees are tackling the most critical issues that affect families' health.	Not published	$30M
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Mental and Behavioral Health Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation offers a Mental and Behavioral Health Grant Program aimed at enhancing mental health services across New York State.	Not published	Varies
DHS Epilepsy Services Grant (WI) Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The DHS Epilepsy Services Grant in Wisconsin supports private non-profit organizations and county departments to provide essential services for individuals with epilepsy and their families.	Not published	Up to $50K
Altman Foundation Grant Altman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Altman Foundation Grant invites organizations with 501(c)(3) status in New York City to submit Letters of Inquiry for health-related projects.	Not published	Varies
Cash for Health Equity 4-CT Corp · Foundation Not published · $400 4-CT partners with healthcare providers to distribute cash assistance to promote positive health outcomes for individuals. Program addresses poverty and income volatility as social determinants of health.	Not published	$400
Colorectal Screening Grant (Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation & American Cancer Society) St Joseph Hospital · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program, established by the Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation, offers funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support organizations addressing the health needs of Maine’s children, particularly those from…	Not published	$5K – $25K
Health Innovation Technology Challenge United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas · Foundation Not published · $1M Entrepreneurial venture winners receive consultative support from the BCBS C1 Innovation Lab, which works with health care startups to broaden the impact of innovative products and services.	Not published	$1M
IBD Research Grant Kenneth Rainin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The Kenneth Rainin Foundation seeks to promote innovative research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) by encouraging diverse perspectives from early career investigators and those underrepresented in science.	Not published	$150K – $300K
Rapid Equity Fund The Reach Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K A flexible funding opportunity for small and developing nonprofit organizations aligned with health equity advancement. Designed to eliminate burdensome application processes and reduce turnaround time for grant awards.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Health Applications Grant Boston Scientific Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boston Scientific Foundation focuses on improving health and educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly in communities where its employees reside.	Not published	Varies
Flexible Program Grants Spring VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn offers Flexible Program Grants to support nonprofit organizations in the North Penn region.	Not published	Up to $15K
Single Source for the Continuation of the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) Study (U01- Clinical Trials Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The purpose of this NOFO is to continue the Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) study. The goal of POWERS is to understand the physiological processes underlying individual variability in weight regain following weight loss.	Forecast	Varies
Breast Healthcare Fund Grant Lane County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Breast Healthcare Fund provides grants to individuals for breast healthcare services.	Not published	Varies
Health First Wellness Grants Viera Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $360K Health First awards annual wellness grants to Brevard County-based nonprofit organizations working to improve community health and address health disparities.	Not published	$360K
The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Reynolds began in 1866 as a forms printing company in Dayton, Ohio. Our relationship with the automotive industry was born in 1927, when we created standardized accounting forms for franchised Chevrolet dealers in the US.	Not published	Varies
Translational Spectrum Grants Craig H Neilsen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The SCI Research on the Translational Spectrum (SCIRTS) portfolio aims to promote innovative research that enhances function and alleviates complications following spinal cord injuries.	Not published	Up to $400K
Organizational Capacity Building Grants Richmond Memorial Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fostering an equitable and healthy Richmond Region. Our priority areas for engagement and investment are described in our StrategicFramework.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grants for Pancreatic Cancer Patients Purple Pansies Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Practical, hands-on support for immediate needs. Grants provide assistance with:	Rolling	Varies
Pregnancy and Postpartum Hypertension Control Initiative Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Federal Forecast · $300K – $550K The Office on Women's Health (OWH) anticipates the availability of funding for an implementation and scaling project to build upon foundational work in managing hypertension by the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award (OWH), the Hypertension…	Forecast	$300K – $550K
AIM-AHEAD Consortium Development Program (CDP) Year 3 Ochin Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K The AIM-AHEAD CDP Year 3 program awarded approximately $500,000 each to six research projects aimed at advancing multidisciplinary efforts to improve health outcomes in lower-resource communities.	Not published	$500K
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program Marshfield Clinic Health System Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The program supports local not-for-profit organizations working to address health inequities and improve the health of residents in the four-county region. Jeff Starck, Senior Media Relations Specialist	Not published	$100K

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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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