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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Supporting Health for All through Reinvestment (SHARE) Grant Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization · Foundation Not published · $15K – $250K The SHARE Grant, offered by the Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, aims to enhance health access for Eastern Oregonians by funding projects addressing Social Determinants of Health and Equity (SDOH-E).	Not published	$15K – $250K
Professional Development Award Region 3 Network Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $2K The Professional Development Award aims to enhance the capabilities of individuals affiliated with Region 3 Network Member institutions.	Not published	$2K
Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Grant The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Philadelphia has tremendous food assets and opportunities for individual and collective action. We know that food justice is health justice.	Not published	Varies
Pathways to Health 2026 Grant Opportunity Riverside Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Riverside Community Health Foundation has granted over $37 million in the last 28 years to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that directly benefit the health and well-being of residents of the community.	Not published	Up to $40K
Feeding Hope Fund for Clinical Research Grant National Eating Disorders Association · Foundation Not published · $50 – $100K The Feeding Hope Fund for Clinical Research Grant, offered by the National Eating Disorders Association, aims to support impactful research projects focused on eating disorders.	Not published	$50 – $100K
Diabetes Capacity Building Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Diabetes Capacity Building Grant Program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to combat diabetes and prediabetes in high-burden communities.	Not published	Varies
Midwifery Service Fund (Community Roots Midwife Collective) Community Roots Midwife Collective · Foundation Ongoing · Varies 'In Colorado, Certified Professional Midwives are not covered by Medicaid and have limited coverage with private insurance. To make midwifery care accessible, Community Roots started the Midwifery Service Fund (MSF) in 2016.	Ongoing	Varies
Hancock Family Foundation Grant Program Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Hancock Family Foundation Grant Program, administered by the Albuquerque Community Foundation, supports organizations in New Mexico focusing on health, literacy, cultural arts, and food insecurity.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Program Mérieux Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €5,000 The Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Program aims to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable populations by improving access to diagnostics and healthcare in developing countries.	Not published	Up to €5,000
Archstone Foundation Grants (Responsive Grantmaking) Archstone Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Archstone Foundation is an active private grantmaker dedicated to ensuring older adults thrive as they age; per its own grants database it has awarded 1,250+ grants totaling $130M+, funding external California nonprofits and…	Rolling	Varies
Single Source for Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium - Data Coordinating Center (DCC) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,750,000 total The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE).	Forecast	$1,750,000 total
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program (SAFER) is a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that one million Californians who currently lack safe drinking water receive safe &…	Not published	Varies
Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) (355646) Grant FORECAST Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) offers funding for six seats in the CMS Virtual Research Data Center, enabling researchers to access critical CMS data for minority health research.	Not published	Up to $90K
Men & Boys' Fund Grant Main Street Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Men & Boys' Fund Grant, established in 2016, aims to enhance the lives of men and boys in Connecticut's Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott areas.	Not published	Varies
Service Objectives Grants Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual grants program supporting 501(c)(3) agencies and community organizations serving women and girls in the Kansas City area. Eligible Recipient Types (Historical Recipients Include):	Not published	Varies
T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Grant T Patrick Carr Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on areas such as animal welfare, arts and culture, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program Center for Rural Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program, managed by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, supports research aimed at improving rural communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Grant Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative (KHFI) aims to enhance access to affordable, healthy food in Kansas through technical assistance and financing.	Not published	Varies
Outreach and Education NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Grant Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust supports initiatives that assist individuals over 60 in Door County, helping them remain healthy and independent at home.	Not published	Up to $25K
Gilead Australia Grants Gilead Sciences, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Gilead Australia Grants provide funding for innovative, high-impact projects addressing healthcare needs in Australia, particularly in HIV, liver diseases, hematology, and oncology.	Not published	Varies
Anchorum Health Foundation & Taos Community Foundation Partnership Grants The Taos Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $380K Five-year collaborative funding partnership (launched 2024) addressing social determinants of health across northern New Mexico. First phase of grants distributed Spring 2025.	Not published	$380K
UWCNM: Community Grants United Way of North Central New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The UWCNM Community Grants aim to support agencies that tackle systemic issues affecting families and children in central New Mexico.	Not published	Up to $50K
Saint Luke's Foundation Board Grants (Applications over $25,000) Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio · Foundation Not published · $25K Saint Luke's Foundation offers grants over $25,000 to organizations promoting health equity in Cuyahoga County.	Not published	$25K

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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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