Health Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 749 active health education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 379 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 749; from 545 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $5,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $71.4M; across 379 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 17; 32 with a published date

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Community Grants (General Grantmaking) Fayette County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Foundation conducts community needs assessments and opens targeted grant cycles based on priorities. Eligible organizations can apply through the Foundation's grantmaking process.	Not published	Varies
Barbara Ann F. Hughes Nutrition Policy, Advocacy and Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Barbara Ann F. Hughes Nutrition Policy, Advocacy and Education Award supports nutrition professionals by providing educational stipends focused on policy initiatives and advocacy.	Not published	$1K
State Falls Prevention Coalitions National Council on Aging Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Council on Aging (NCOA) delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and economic well-being.	Not published	Varies
Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund Grant supports programs that uphold the Ojibwe culture through arts, language, and health initiatives in Red Cliff, Wisconsin.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Education & Patient Advocacy Program (EPAP) American Breast Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2.2M	Not published	$2.2M
Henrietta Moebus Bolitho Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henrietta Moebus Bolitho Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports full-time students pursuing degrees in Home Economics-related fields. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.	Not published	Varies
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cancer Prevention in Maine Grant Maine Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K Cancer remains a leading cause of death in Maine, impacting thousands of Mainers each year.	Not published	Up to $80K
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grant Mary E Bivins Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Healthy Seniors Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that enhance the quality of life for older adults.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Growing Healthy Kids Grant The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Growing Healthy Kids Grant, funded by The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, aims to support community-based programs that enhance children's nutrition access and health education.	Not published	Up to $5K
Creating Healthy Communities Continuation(CC26) Solicitation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K The Creating Healthy Communities Continuation (CC26) Solicitation seeks to fund local health initiatives with a minimum grant amount of $30,000.	Not published	$30K
Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Grant Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Grant offers up to $10,000 to local non-profits in Henderson, focused on health, education, and support for military and first responders.	Not published	Up to $10K
FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP) - Car Seat Safety Promise Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies Applicants from any of the following Iowa counties may apply:	Not published	Varies
Youth Engagement Participation Program \| Cohort One California State Alliance of Ymcas · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Florida KidCare - Event Sponsorship Request Grant Florida Healthy Kids Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Florida KidCare invites statewide community-based organizations to apply for event sponsorship. This initiative aims to increase awareness and enrollment in the Florida KidCare program, which provides essential health coverage for children.	Not published	Varies
FARECheck Instructor Training (FIT) Scholarship Food Allergy Research & Education Inc · Foundation Not published · 100% of class tuition	Not published	100% of class tuition
Building Biology Institute BE 101: Natural Healthy Buildings Scholarship Change the Air Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Full course access (10 scholarships available)	Not published	Full course access (10 scholarships available)
Community Grants Sandia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sandia Foundation concentrates efforts on partnering with Albuquerque nonprofits that work with children in the community with regard to: Historical funding has supported organizations providing:	Not published	Varies
George R. Tiller, M.D. Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Health Wichita Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George R. Tiller, M.D. Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Health seeks grant requests from nonprofits serving Kansas to continue his vision of helping women help themselves.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grants - Children & Youth / Health & Human Services Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $40K – $50K The Community Foundation for Monterey County provides Community Impact Grants to support programs aimed at improving the lives of children, youth, and underserved populations.	Not published	$40K – $50K
Healthy Kids Initiative Call for Letters of Intent Paso del Norte Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating behaviors, including fruit and vegetable consumption.	Not published	Varies
NJ Radon Awareness Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Up to $2K The NJ Radon Awareness Program Grant aims to provide funding for radon testing in New Jersey municipalities, health departments, schools, and non-profit agencies focused on weatherization.	Not published	Up to $2K
Bayer US: Medical Educational Grants - Women’s Health - Menopause Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Bayer US offers medical educational grants focused on women's health, particularly menopause, to enhance patient care.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award Machik Corp · Foundation Not published · $3K Machik, 1203 K Street NW, Washington DC, USA, 20005 \| [email protected] \| www.machik.org	Not published	$3K

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About health education grants

Health education grants fund programs that improve health literacy, patient education, and prevention knowledge in communities and clinical settings. Federal funders including the CDC and NIH support health-literacy initiatives and educational programming, while national philanthropies and corporate funders back community health-education efforts. These grants typically pay for educational workshops, accessible materials, and training for health educators and community health workers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do health education grants award?

Of the 749 health education grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 379 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $100K. The largest is $6.1M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most health education grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are State of New Jersey Department of Health (15), The Pfizer Foundation Inc (13), First Horizon Foundation (10), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (8), and Bayer Fund (8). In all, 545 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are health education grants due?

Of 749 grants listed, 17 accept applications on a rolling basis, 32 have a published upcoming deadline, 126 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 574 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 56% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for health education programs?

Funding supports health-literacy initiatives, patient and community education, prevention campaigns, and training for health educators and community health workers. Grants can pay for developing accessible educational materials, running workshops, and building school- or clinic-based education programs. Funders often prioritize populations with limited health literacy, including older adults, low-income communities, and historically underserved groups.

Who funds health education and health literacy work?

The CDC supports health-literacy and public-health education efforts, and the NIH has funded a substantial body of health-literacy research across many of its institutes and centers. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds education and prevention initiatives, and national public-health intermediaries help channel federal funding to local programs. Many opportunities are open to nonprofits, schools, clinics, and public agencies.

What is the difference between research and program grants here?

Research grants, such as those NIH awards, study how health education and literacy affect outcomes and disparities. Program grants fund the delivery of education itself: workshops, materials, and educator training. If your goal is to run direct community education, target program and community grants; if you aim to evaluate or build evidence, look to research-oriented funders. Confirm eligibility, as research grants often require an academic or clinical partner.

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