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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Glencoe Area Community Foundation Grant Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Glencoe Area Community Foundation Grant supports projects that provide long-term benefits to the Glencoe community. It emphasizes economic development, health and wellness, and addressing underserved needs.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Just Leaders for a Just Health System (JUSTICE SQUARED) Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The deadline for Phase 1 of the application process is represented by the pre-proposal deadline and the deadline for the Phase 2 application process is represented by the full proposal deadline.	Not published	Varies
See, Test & Treat Grants College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $50K The See, Test & Treat Grants, offered by the College of American Pathologists Foundation, aim to enhance community health by providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings.	Not published	$8K – $50K
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Grants Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation is committed to enhancing health in Wisconsin by funding medical education and public health initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Specific Population Community Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $500K The Specific Population Community Grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to reduce health inequities among six targeted populations.	Not published	Up to $500K
Jenkins Foundation Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Jenkins Foundation Grant aims to enhance the well-being of Richmond residents by addressing health disparities through strategic philanthropy.	Not published	Up to $75K
Local Data for Equitable Communities Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K Local Data for Equitable Communities CFP This call for proposals (CFP) invites eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to apply for a grant to collect, analyze, and use data to address inequities in the physical, economic, and social…	Not published	$50K
COVID-19 Impact Recovery Fund Nantahala Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Launched in April 2020 by Nantahala Health Foundation to match charitable donations dollar for dollar (up to $100,000) and better position the region to prepare for a post-COVID future.	Not published	Up to $100K
Cresap Family Foundation Grant Cresap Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cresap Family Foundation Grant supports charities in Central and Northeast Oklahoma, reflecting the family's commitment to the community after their long-standing business.	Not published	Varies
MSDE Home Visiting - Healthy Families Grant Program – FY 26 Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $55K – $350K The MSDE Home Visiting - Healthy Families Grant Program for FY 26 aims to enhance community-based services for children and families in Maryland.	Not published	$55K – $350K
Competitive Grants- Primary Grants Community Foundation of North Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of North Louisiana offers Competitive Grants to support local organizations with annual revenues over $250,000.	Not published	Varies
Cape Cod Healthcare Community Benefits Program: Annual Strategic Grants Cape Cod Health Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Cape Cod Healthcare Community Benefits Program offers annual strategic grants aimed at enhancing healthcare access and quality for Cape Cod residents.	Not published	Up to $30K
March of Dimes: Discovery Research Grants March of Dimes Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap.	Not published	Varies
Ending the HIV/HCV Epidemics in Indian Country (360295) Grant FORECAST Indian Health Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $14M This program aims to combat the HIV, HCV, and syphilis epidemics in Indian Country by enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.	Not published	Up to $14M
AIM Implementation & Equity Grantee Award AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Award supporting implementation science research and work addressing health equity in youth mental health.	Not published	Varies
GWCF: Health Equity Fund - Demonstration Projects Grant Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GWCF Health Equity Fund supports demonstration projects aimed at addressing health disparities through collaborative partnerships.	Not published	Varies
PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement Grants Pacificsource Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement, a private foundation, is dedicated to promoting health equity since 1992.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Humana Research Grants Humana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Humana Foundation offers research grants by invitation only, focusing on health equity and barriers to healthy living.	Not published	Varies
COTT Travel Scholarships (Committee of Ten Thousand Partnership) Hemophilia Federation of America · Foundation Not published · $15K	Not published	$15K
Family Power Fund : Project Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Family Power Fund by Headwaters Foundation supports nonprofits that empower families to lead health policy advocacy in Western Montana.	Not published	Up to $125K
Health First Wellness Grants Health First Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $360K Community-based health improvement grants awarded by the Health First Foundation to address health disparities and wellness needs in Brevard County.	Not published	$360K
Virtual Professional Development Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $2K The Virtual Professional Development Award aims to enhance professional knowledge and experience for individuals in Region 3 Network Member institutions.	Not published	$2K
Health Data for Action (HD4A) Initiative Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative, an entity of CyncHealth, was selected to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Data for Action (HD4A) initiative.	Not published	Varies
Northrop Grumman Corporation: Corporate Contributions The Northrop Grumman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Northrop Grumman does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.	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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