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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Exposomic Contributions to ADRD Pathology and Resilience National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is interested in supporting research projects that investigate how specific neural exposome factors contribute mechanistically to Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias…	Forecast	Varies
Localizing Efforts to Address Falls (LEAF) Program Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging I · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K As part of the Falls Free Wisconsin initiative, WIHA offers grants to support sustainable falls and injury prevention efforts.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Disparities in Orthopaedic Health Care Research Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Disparities in Orthopaedic Health Care Research Grant aims to support clinical research that addresses disparities in orthopaedic health care.	Not published	Up to $150K
MA Repay: MassHealth Primary Care Student Loan Repayment Program Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Support primary care providers serving MassHealth and uninsured patients by offering student loan repayment to improve access to primary care services and address workforce shortages.	Not published	Up to $100K
John Kenney Jr., MD Lifetime Achievement Award and Lectureship Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The John Kenney Jr., MD Lifetime Achievement Award and Lectureship honors the legacy of Dr. John Kenney, a trailblazer in dermatology and the first African American member of the AAD.	Not published	$10K
Partners in Health Grant Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital · Foundation Not published · $20K Bozeman Health awards grants through the Partners in Health grant program to support organizations working to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health in the community.	Not published	$20K
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grant Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $35K The Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation supports non-profit organizations in eight Iowa counties, focusing on education, family life, health, and social issues.	Not published	$1K – $35K
Arcora Foundation: Oral Health Impact Grants Delta Dental of Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies Work centered in equity to achieve good oral health for all. Bending the arc of oral health toward equity.	Not published	Varies
AGA: Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The AGA Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research provides a $500 travel grant for graduate students, medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fellows who present research on health disparities at Digestive…	Not published	$500
Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way: Special Project Grants United Way And Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Dodge · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way offer Special Project Grants aimed at enhancing community life through charitable projects.	Not published	Varies
TBF Health Equity Grant The Bee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SPARK Grants Partnership for Better Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Meet emergent community needs aligned with the social determinants of health in a responsive manner. Previously known as Mini-Grants or Spark of Change grants.	Not published	Up to $5K
Just Health Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Just Health Fund is a Tides Foundation grantmaking initiative that delivers critical resources to community leaders on the front lines of protecting, providing, and ensuring health equity for marginalized groups.	Not published	Varies
Superior Health Foundation: Care Access Grants Superior Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Superior Health Foundation's Care Access Grants aim to address the medical needs of uninsured and underinsured residents in the Upper Peninsula.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Grantmaking for Humanitarian Aid and Economic Development Hellenic Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Wellcome Leap - The Missed Vital Sign Program Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Univ Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Wellcome Leap's $50 million "The Missed Vital Sign" program seeks to transform how menstruation is understood and treated in healthcare.	Not published	Varies
UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UCLA CTSI) Clinical and Translational Science Award Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science · Foundation Not published · $59M The UCLA CTSI is a research partnership among UCLA, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, the Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.	Not published	$59M
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Access to Healthcare Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Access to Healthcare Grant Program aims to enhance equitable access to healthcare across New York State.	Not published	$75K
CMF Responsive Grants Community Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Community Memorial Foundation offers the CMF Responsive Grants program to support 501(c)(3) nonprofits working to improve health in the western suburbs of Chicago.	Not published	$25K
BioMarin Grant BioMarin · Foundation Not published · Varies The BioMarin Grant aims to support events, activities, and projects that enhance public health and benefit patients with rare diseases.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund - Wave 4 Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $5B	Not published	$5K – $5B
CIELO Fund Grant Opportunity Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The CIELO Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation aims to uplift and invest in Latino-led initiatives in the Inland Empire.	Not published	Up to $15K
Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations Grants Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: There is no deadline for submitting a LOI. Our foundations board reviews the LOI’s on an ongoing basis, but we ask that you allow 12-16 weeks for a response.	Not published	Varies
Therapeutic Giving: Oncology Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Giving: Oncology program by Johnson & Johnson focuses on funding initiatives that enhance patient access to treatments and services, promote health equity, and strengthen healthcare workforces.	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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