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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| ★ | Grant |
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| Highmark Corporate Giving Grant Highmark Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Highmark Corporate Giving is dedicated to enhancing community health and economic resilience across its service areas. | |
| Alzheimer's Association Research Grant to Promote Diversity (AARG-D) Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AARG-D grant program aims to fund early-career investigators who are less than 15 years past their doctoral degree or post-residency (M.D. or D.O.) with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test… |
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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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