Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $420K The Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Grant Program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, supports postdoctoral research awards for faculty from historically marginalized backgrounds.	Not published	Up to $420K
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Community Program Fund Deaconess Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K A community grant program resulting from the merger of Methodist Hospital and Deaconess Health System. Funds are approved to promote the health and well-being of citizens of Henderson County, Indiana.	Not published	$70K
AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator Grant AbbVie Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator seeks innovative solutions to enhance healthcare access for underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $60K
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program Memorial Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Supports local not-for-profit organizations actively working to develop new ideas or enhance existing projects that improve the health of residents in the four-county region.	Not published	$100K
The Healthcare Foundation of NJ Grant: Special One-time Grants The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $35K The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey offers special one-time grants aimed at improving healthcare for underserved populations in Greater Newark and the Jewish Community of MetroWest NJ.	Rolling	Up to $35K
OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $250K The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on potential risks from…	Forecast	$250K
Healthy Eating Research RFP The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of its commitment to building a national Culture of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks ideas that advance health, equity, and wellbeing.	Not published	Varies
Hillman Innovations in Care Grant The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Hillman Innovations in Care Grant seeks innovative, nursing-driven proposals to address the impact of racism on health equity for marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $500K
Colorado Trust Event Sponsorships Grant The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Colorado Trust offers event sponsorships aimed at supporting health equity initiatives in Colorado.	Not published	Up to $5K
COPD Research Grant American College of Chest Physicians · Foundation Not published · $30K The COPD Research Grant, funded by the American College Of Chest Physicians, offers $30,000 for projects addressing COPD's clinical and community health aspects from October 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.	Not published	$30K
Vitalyst Health: Systems Change Grants Vitalyst Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The Vitalyst Health: Systems Change Grants aim to support sustainable policy and practice changes within Arizona's healthcare systems.	Not published	Up to $175K
BCBSMF: Equitable Care and Coverage Grant BCBSM Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation aims to enhance health coverage for underserved communities in Minnesota through its Equitable Care and Coverage initiative.	Not published	Up to $200K
Rotary Foundation District Grants Rotary International District 6440 · Foundation Not published · Minimum budget: >$0 District Grants fund short-term projects that support The Rotary Foundation's mission. Grants support The Rotary Foundation's mission.	Not published	Minimum budget: >$0
Department of Health - Grants Health Department · State Not published · Varies Grant programs are offered for: Rural health \| Health IT \| Health workforce training \| Emergency preparedness \| Primary care \| Health disparities \| Health promotion \| Family planning \| Maternal and child health \| Prevention \| Environmental…	Not published	Varies
Maryland Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment (CPEST) Program Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Funded by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund, this program provides grants to local health departments and health systems to provide cancer prevention, education, screening, diagnostics, and treatment services to uninsured and…	Not published	Varies
Tony McMichael Mid-Term Award Grant International Society For Environmental Epidemiology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tony McMichael Mid-Term Award, established in honor of the esteemed epidemiologist Dr. Tony McMichael, recognizes mid-career scientists excelling in environmental epidemiology.	Not published	Varies
Cleveland Black Futures Fund The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, we bore witness to what is believed to be the largest civil rights movement in the history of the United States.	Not published	Varies
Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Thomasville Community Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $200K	Not published	$100K – $200K
CareQuest Emergent & Relief Fund Grant Carequest Institute For Oral Health Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CareQuest Emergent & Relief Fund aims to address the unique challenges faced by historically underserved communities in the healthcare system, particularly in oral health.	Not published	Varies
Doctoral Student Representative Precision Medicine Research Grant CA Health and Human Services Agency · Foundation Not published · $155K The Doctoral Student Representative Precision Medicine Research grant, funded by the California Health and Human Services Agency, aims to support approximately 15 doctoral students conducting precision medicine research in California.	Not published	$155K
Health Disparities in Lung Cancer Grant Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies Research grant focusing on health disparities in lung cancer in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.	Not published	Varies
WCF Community Health Grant Whidbey Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The WCF Community Health Grant aims to enhance the quality of life on Whidbey Island by funding projects that address health disparities and promote equitable access to resources.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Therapeutic Giving: Immunology Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson focuses on funding initiatives that enhance patient access to treatment and advance health equity, particularly in immunology.	Not published	Varies
RAPID Scholar Awards Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on Diversity program, sponsored by APA, ABP, and APS. Includes mentoring and career development conference.	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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