Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Impact Investing Loans Elevance Health Cares Inc · Foundation Rolling · $100K – $500K Particularly interested in entities that:	Rolling	$100K – $500K
AAFP Foundation: Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · $17K The AAFP Foundation's Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award provides $16,500 to support first and second-year family medicine residents in addressing health disparities in underserved communities.	Not published	$17K
Bridge Grants: AAAAI Foundation Award to Sustain Research Excellence American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The AAAAI Foundation Award aims to support early-stage investigators in allergy and immunology research.	Not published	$100K
Open Grant Cycle: Small Grant Track Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Open Grant Cycle: Small Grant Track invites proposals from organizations serving communities within a 74-county area.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Gilead Africa Grants Gilead Sciences, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Gilead Africa Grants support innovative, data-driven projects aimed at enhancing healthcare systems and promoting health equity across Africa.	Not published	Varies
Repurposing Research for Chicago- Track 1- Investigator Groups Grant Partnership for Cures · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The 'Repurposing Research for Chicago - Track 1 – Health Equity' grant, offered by Cures Within Reach, aims to fund clinical repurposing trials addressing health disparities among underrepresented populations.	Not published	Up to $125K
Fund for Anne Arundel Grant Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CO · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Fund for Anne Arundel Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, aims to enhance the quality of life for all residents in Anne Arundel County.	Not published	$25K – $50K
SE26 Overdose Prevention Competitive Deliverable Solicitation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $70K – $200K The Ohio Department of Health seeks to combat the ongoing crisis of unintentional drug overdoses, which claimed 4,452 lives in 2023.	Not published	$70K – $200K
SAVC Research Seed Grant Society for Vascular Surgery · Foundation Not published · $10K The SAVC Research Seed Grant, offered by the Society for Vascular Surgery, aims to support innovative research in vascular health.	Not published	$10K
Documenting the Impact of US Policy and Legal Stressors on Contraceptive Care Grant Society of Family Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Society of Family Planning invites research proposals to document the impact of US policy and legal stressors on contraceptive care, particularly for marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $150K
PKD-Free Babies Funding Grant PKD FREE BABIES ALLIANCE LTD F/K/A PKD Outreach Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · $3K – $9K Cover uninsured costs of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) and, for qualified individuals impacted by PKD, costs associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) that are not covered by insurance.	Not published	$3K – $9K
Cancer Center Improving Cancer Outcomes Pilot Funding Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Cancer Center Improving Cancer Outcomes Pilot Funding, offered by the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), aims to support innovative pilot projects that enhance cancer-related outcomes across the U.S. This…	Not published	Up to $50K
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Grant RFP Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Grant RFP aims to support Ohio residents affected by SLE through in-person education programs.	Not published	Up to $19K
Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act Tribal Capacity Grants Washington State Department Of Health · Foundation Not published · $45K The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act Tribal Capacity Grants aim to empower federally recognized tribes in Washington state by providing essential funding to address environmental and health disparities.	Not published	$45K
Nurturing Equity Moses Cone - Wesley Long Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K The Cone Health Foundation created the Nurturing Equity grant opportunity to address health outcomes influenced by social determinants of health including access to healthy food, affordable healthy housing, economic stability, education…	Not published	$500K
Bon Secours: Partnership Requests - Community Benefit Investments Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We are no longer accepting Letter of Intent (LOI) applications for the 2025 Community Benefit Investment (CBI) process._ To extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and…	Not published	Varies
Grant Opportunities for Oral Health Access, Education, and Research Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) aims to enhance oral health access and equity through strategic partnerships and funding initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Demonstration Grant Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is offering the Competitive Demonstration Grant, providing funding up to $100,000 annually for health promotion and disease prevention among economically disadvantaged minority groups in Ohio.	Not published	Up to $100K
Region 2 Emergency Preparedness and Response Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $20K The Region 2 Emergency Preparedness and Response Award aims to enhance community resilience against natural disasters and emergencies.	Not published	$20K
2025-2028 Request for Proposal United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Project Grants Partnership for Better Health · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K Support a specific project to address the root causes of one or more social determinants of health among an underserved or marginalized population. Recent Performance (2024-2025 fiscal year):	Not published	$5K – $100K
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for Addressing Determinants of Health Disparities Among Rural Populations (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $5,000,000 total The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support intervention and etiologic studies in rural communities to address factors that increase, reduce…	Forecast	$5,000,000 total
Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle invites proposals from organizations in Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the lives of low-income and disadvantaged communities in Greater Milwaukee.	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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