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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Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation Grants The Barberton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Health and Wellness Grant, offered by the Barberton Community Foundation, supports tax-exempt nonprofits that benefit Barberton residents.	Not published	Up to $15K
Impact100 Cincinnati Grant Impact 100 Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Cincinnati empowers women to enhance lives in Greater Cincinnati by funding transformative grants focused on culture, education, environment, family, and health.	Not published	$100K
Season to Share Grant Denver Post Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Season to Share Grant, presented by the Denver Post Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations committed to helping low-income children, youth, and families in the Denver area.	Not published	Varies
Entergy’s Open Grants Program - Mississippi Entergy Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Entergy’s Open Grants Program in Mississippi aims to enhance community well-being through support for arts, education, poverty solutions, and health initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Create Healthy Grants (General/Organizational) Create Healthy Management · Foundation Not published · Varies Create Healthy provides grants and other donations to area non-profit organizations to support their work in behavioral health, early childhood development, healthy living, food security, and health education.	Not published	Varies
Focused Projects Award - Humanitarian/Educational American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Support community-based, humanitarian, and educational projects that promote sleep health among underserved and at-risk populations	Not published	Up to $20K
Massage Therapy Foundation: Research Support Grants Massage Therapy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The practice of massage therapy is evidence-informed and accessible to everyone. The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service.	Not published	Varies
Jonas Environmental Health Education Project Jonas Philanthropies Inc · Foundation Not published · $435K Explore risks of environment and toxic chemicals on individual and public health, advance awareness among medical professionals of their role in addressing environmental health issues, and support prevention efforts.	Not published	$435K
Vitamin Angel Association: Grants for US-Based Programs Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Vitamin Angels offers grants to US-based organizations dedicated to improving nutrition for pregnant women, infants, and young children.	Not published	Varies
Gilead Medical Education Grants - Independent Medical Education Funding Gilead Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Gilead Medical Education Grants fund innovative, data-driven programs that enhance healthcare infrastructure and support vulnerable communities globally.	Not published	Varies
Engaging Next Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The Engaging Next Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control RFA aims to prevent youth tobacco use by funding peer-led programs that develop skills and engage youth.	Not published	$150K – $300K
W. G. Raoul Foundation Grant W G Raoul Foundation IA · Foundation Not published · $20K – $70K The W. G. Raoul Foundation Grant focuses on improving the lives of children with asthma in Georgia through education and prevention initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $70K
My Healthy Baby Infrastructure Grant Indiana Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The My Healthy Baby Infrastructure Grant, offered by the Indiana Department of Health, aims to support infrastructure costs for delivering comprehensive perinatal home visiting services.	Not published	Up to $500K
Paffenbarger-Blair Fund for Epidemiological Research on Physical Activity: Early Career Research Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $10K The Paffenbarger-Blair Fund for Epidemiological Research on Physical Activity supports early-career researchers in the field of physical activity epidemiology.	Not published	$10K
Community Impact Grants United Way of Story County Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies These grants support unanticipated, emerging, or other distinct under-funded needs that further the mission of UWSC.	Rolling	Varies
Moore Women – A Giving Circle North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Moore Women – A Giving Circle is a program of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The Giving Circle leverages the power of collective giving through a local network that supports the community in a purposeful way.	Not published	Varies
Special Child Health Services, Newborn Screening and Genetic Services NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $2.6M The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents.	Not published	Up to $2.6M
Think.Change Initiative Grant Program Paso del Norte Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Think.Change Initiative Grant Program by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation invites letters of intent from eligible nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP PHTHOCC27706 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Wallerstein Foundation Grant Wallerstein Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly individuals through targeted support for non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Alcohol Education and Prevention Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Bronx Community Foundation Participatory Grantmaking The Bronx Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation in The Bronx, solely dedicated to delivering resources to the borough.	Not published	Varies
Documenting the Composition of Clinicians Providing Abortion Care Grant Society of Family Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Society of Family Planning is offering a funding opportunity titled 'Documenting the Composition of Clinicians Providing Abortion Care.' This initiative aims to support research focused on the workforce that provides abortion care in…	Not published	Up to $75K
Ohio Association of School Nurses Education and Research Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote optimal wellness among Ohio's school children and their communities through:	Not published	Varies

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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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