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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Community Grants Program U-M Center for Disability Health and Wellness (CDHW) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Disability Health Care Access and Quality Grant Program for Safety Net Organizations seeks to improve health care accessibility for low-income individuals with disabilities in Michigan.	Not published	Up to $10K
COVID-19 Nonprofit Response Fund Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Rolling · Varies To support nonprofit organizations impacted by efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, with priority for those providing vital basic needs services and resources to disproportionately impacted individuals and families.	Rolling	Varies
Breakthrough T1D Project Concepts Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Varies The Breakthrough T1D Project Concepts Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) while working towards a cure.	Not published	Varies
Systems for Action: Community-Led Systems Research to Address Systemic Racism CFP The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and paving the way together to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.	Not published	Varies
African American Women's Health Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote health and wellness among African American women in central Ohio	Not published	Varies
Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program) Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Emergency COVID-19 relief grants to support nonprofits struggling with pandemic impacts. Program doubled typical spring grant awards from 4 organizations to 8 organizations.	Not published	Up to $5K
AAIM Innovation Grants Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K	Not published	$10K – $40K
DHSTS HIV Services Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $23.1M The DHSTS HIV Services program, led by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance health outcomes for populations affected by HIV.	Not published	Up to $23.1M
Women in Health Collaborative Fund Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Women in Health Collaborative Fund, launched by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, empowers women in healthcare to make impactful grant decisions.	Not published	Up to $50K
Mission Support Grants Alliance Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $300K The Alliance Healthcare Foundation offers Mission Support Grants to nonprofit organizations in San Diego, providing unrestricted funding between $25,000 and $100,000 annually for three years.	Not published	$25K – $300K
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity Grant Tr U-W Robert M Jeffress-Res Tr · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity aims to enhance health equity in Virginia by funding collaborative research initiatives.	Not published	Up to $600K
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Grants Edwards Lifesciences Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Grants program aims to improve the health of underserved communities by supporting initiatives focused on education, screening, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.	Not published	$25K – $250K
Minority Health and Health Disparities Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies MHHD address the social determinants of health and eliminates health disparities by leveraging resources, providing health equity consultation, impacting external communications, guiding policy decisions and influencing strategic direction.	Not published	Varies
Coordinating Center for Language Access Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Federal Forecast · $600K – $700K The Office of Minority Health announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6 (Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act) for a demonstration project that supports the…	Forecast	$600K – $700K
GRHF Responsive Grants Greater Rochester Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Responsive Grants are one way we partner with and support a broad array of communities and organizations as they are best suited to understand their priority needs and to create solutions that improve health.	Not published	Varies
Humboldt Area Foundation: Community Health Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Humboldt Area Foundation's Community Health Grant aims to enhance the well-being of Humboldt County residents, particularly those facing social and economic disadvantages.	Not published	Up to $15K
NEK Prosper Healthy Cents Fund Northeastern Vermont Regional Hosp Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide multi-year funding for organizations serving the NVRH service area to create healthy and thriving communities with positive social, economic, or environmental impact NEK Prosper Outcome Areas (Must align with at least one): VP…	Not published	Varies
Health Justice Initiative Grants Partnership for Better Health · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K Create projects that uplift health justice by engaging multiple partners to foster change for specific community-level health injustices.	Not published	$25K – $50K
BCBSSCF Health Priority Grants BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation's Health Priority Grants support initiatives that enhance health access and outcomes for South Carolinians, especially the economically disadvantaged.	Not published	Varies
Therapeutic Giving: Neuroscience: National Organizations Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Giving initiative by Johnson & Johnson focuses on funding programs in neuroscience aimed at enhancing patient access to treatments and promoting health equity.	Not published	Varies
The Deanna Zeitlow Crohn's Disease Assistance Fund McPherson County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K	Not published	$500 – $1K
Fundraiser Support Program Grant Missouri Foundation for Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Fundraiser Support Program Grant by the Missouri Foundation for Health aims to support local nonprofits in achieving health equity by assisting with fundraising events.	Not published	Up to $2K
3VCF Community Impact Grants Three Valleys Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The 3VCF Community Impact Grants aim to empower local nonprofits in addressing critical community needs, particularly in mental health, health equity, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Cardiovascular Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $400K The New Jersey Department of Health is offering a grant for evidence-based strategies aimed at preventing and managing cardiovascular disease in high-burden adult populations in Newark.	Not published	$400K

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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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