Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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REACH Health Foundation Grants The Reach Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The REACH Healthcare Foundation is dedicated to enhancing health coverage and access to affordable care for uninsured and underserved individuals across a six-county area in Kansas and Missouri.	Not published	Varies
Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant Impact 100 - Owensboro Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant empowers young women to become philanthropists and make a difference in the Greater Owensboro area.	Not published	$5K
MEHAF: Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants Program Maine Health Access Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) offers the Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants Program to enhance health equity across Maine.	Not published	Up to $50K
Delta Dental Foundation Grants (DDF Grants) Delta Dental Plan of Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year the Delta Dental Foundation provides financial support in the form of grants to various organizations. The foundation is committed to building "healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all."	Not published	Varies
Foundation for Health Equity (f4HE): Community Health Grant Foundation for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Health Equity (F4HE) is dedicated to addressing systemic health inequities in Northwest Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
Autism Clinical Research Pilot Project RFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $300K The Autism Clinical Research Pilot Project RFA aims to support innovative research addressing the etiology and service delivery of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $300K
Research and Career Development Awards American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · Foundation Not published · Varies The AASLD Foundation's primary research funding program supporting innovative liver disease research and career development for hepatologists and researchers.	Not published	Varies
CHCF Grants California Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) is committed to enhancing California's health care system, particularly for low-income individuals.	Not published	Varies
WellMed Charitable Foundation Grants Wellmed Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The WellMed Charitable Foundation Grants focus on enhancing the well-being of seniors and their caregivers, emphasizing wellness and prevention.	Not published	Up to $25K
ATS Unrestricted & Emerging Voices in Health Research Grants American Thoracic Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K The ATS Foundation Unrestricted Grants support early-career investigators in advancing research in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.	Not published	$40K
Impact100 Jersey Coast Grants - Mission Award Impact 100 Jersey Coast · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Impact 100 Jersey Coast Grants offers substantial funding to nonprofit organizations serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Estate of Ernest Hyam Davis & The Ted & Mollie Carr Endowment Trust (‘Carr and Davis Trusts’) Grant Perpetual Guardian · Foundation Not published · Varies The Estate of Ernest Hyam Davis and The Ted & Mollie Carr Endowment Trust supports charities in the Greater Auckland region that assist the sick, elderly, poor, or homeless.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ Health & Wellness Fund RFP Grant Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The LGBTQ Health & Wellness Fund RFP aims to enhance health equity for LGBT individuals in South Florida by funding initiatives that address their specific health and wellness needs.	Not published	Up to $40K
Highmark BluePrints- Small / Statewide Grants Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Highmark BluePrints Small Grants program, managed by the Delaware Community Foundation, allocates funds to nonprofits addressing critical health-related issues in Delaware.	Not published	Up to $50K
HealthLit4Wake Mini-Grant Wake County · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The HealthLit4Wake Mini-Grant, funded by Wake County, aims to enhance health equity by addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving health literacy among historically marginalized communities in Wake County.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Diversity Mentorship Grant Program American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Diversity Mentorship Grant Program aims to enhance ethnic diversity in dermatology by providing mentorship to underrepresented medical students.	Not published	$2K
RLS Foundation Research Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The RLS Foundation Research Grant, co-funded by the AASM Foundation, supports research on Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).	Not published	Up to $50K
Arkansas Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant for Technology Services Ozark Guidance Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Arkansas Community Foundation awarded the Ozark Guidance Center Foundation a $25,000 grant from the COVID-19 Relief Fund to expand technology for services provided by Arisa Health during the COVID-19 outbreak.	Not published	$25K
Substance Abuse Recovery Grant Huntington County Community Fdtn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Substance Abuse Recovery Grant aims to combat substance abuse in collaboration with local entities like the City of Huntington and County Health Department.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grant Level One: Engage - Community Lead Organization University of Wisconsin - Madison · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Community Impact Grant Level One: Engage aims to enhance health equity in Wisconsin by supporting community partnerships that address social determinants of health.	Not published	Up to $250K
Grand Challenges: Innovative Data and Modeling Approaches to Measure Women's Health Gates Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Women's health continues to be under-represented and poorly measured in global health frameworks. We invite applicants to explore bold, innovative approaches.	Not published	Varies
Research to Advance Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Call for Proposals ( New Research Support ) Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites proposals for research aimed at advancing racial and Indigenous health equity.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Paris Patla Manual Therapy Research Grant Foundation for Physical Therapy Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Paris Patla Manual Therapy Research Grant, funded by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, aims to advance physical therapy research that enhances movement and health.	Not published	Up to $200K
Gilead Foundation Funding Grant Gilead Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gilead Foundation offers funding aimed at creating equitable health opportunities for all.	Not published	Varies

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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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