Health Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 749 active health education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Catalyst Program State-Level Grants Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program provides funding and technical assistance to support state-level policy change through coalition building and grassroots advocacy to increase access to life-saving colorectal cancer screening.	Not published	Varies
DDIF: Smile Grants Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The DDIF: Smile Grants provide funding of $5,000 or less for short-term, educational projects related to oral health. Although all current funding has been allocated, new opportunities will be available starting January 2024.	Not published	Up to $5K
Rx Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Rx Gardens expands Spanish-speaking support at Providence Milwaukie Hospital's Garden of Giving and Community Teaching Kitchen.	Not published	Varies
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · £500 - £6,000 The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme, established in 1972, focuses on enhancing lives through arts, medical welfare, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	£500 - £6,000
Maine Cancer Foundation: Tobacco Prevention and Treatment Grant Maine Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Maine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing tobacco use and its related health burdens in Maine, where lung cancer rates are notably high.	Not published	Up to $50K
Post-COVID Conditions: Potential Causes, Assessment, Testing, Management, and Ongoing Research Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K This grant opportunity focuses on supporting educational initiatives aimed at primary care providers regarding post-COVID conditions.	Not published	Up to $150K
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Health Initiatives Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Health Grants In a state ranked 49th in obesity and 48th in overall healthiness, preventive…	Not published	Varies
Health Equity Grants For Addressing Social Determinates of Health (SDOH) Daisy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Daisy Foundation's Health Equity Grants aim to enhance the health outcomes of disadvantaged communities by funding nurse-led projects that address social determinants of health (SDoH).	Not published	Up to $10K
Women for Women of Pitt County North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.	Not published	Varies
Preventing and Improving Clinical Encounters: Sparking National Discussion to Strengthen Health Research Doris Duke Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Led by the Doris Duke Foundation, the Collective to Strengthen Pathways for Health Research is seeking to bring greater attention and resources to improve how we prevent and care for disease.	Not published	Varies
JLH: Community Assistance Pilot Program Grant The Junior League of Houston Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Junior League of Houston is introducing the Community Assistance Pilot Program to support early-stage organizations in the greater Houston area.	Not published	$10K
Youth ESD Prevention Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $150K
Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $250K The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on the use of and…	Forecast	$250K
First Horizon Foundation (New York) Grant First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation (New York) focuses on strengthening community pillars through targeted contributions.	Not published	Varies
Sleep Champion Award Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sleep Champion Award, established by the AASM Foundation in 2019, recognizes non-profit organizations that excel in providing community-based sleep health services.	Not published	Up to $10K
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Grants Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation aims to enhance the oral health of Oklahomans by providing grants for dental care access, education, and research.	Not published	Varies
BioRx Educational Scholarships Hemophilia Federation of America · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $200K The Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Grant aims to enhance public knowledge about the health risks linked to mercury-containing skin lightening products.	Not published	$200K
Education in the Era of Emerging Hemophilia Therapy (Round 2) Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Education in the Era of Emerging Hemophilia Therapy (Round 2) grant, funded by Pfizer and the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, aims to support independent medical education initiatives.	Not published	Up to $15K
Choosing Wisely Grants Abim Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABIM Foundation awarded grants to organizations that promote the goals of the Choosing Wisely campaign, supporting initiatives focused on reducing utilization of unnecessary tests and treatments.	Not published	Varies
CACF: Central AL Family Wellness and Education Grants Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Central Alabama Family Wellness and Education Grants support nonprofit organizations enhancing community welfare in Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
E2AC Health Entertainment 2 Affect Change · Foundation Not published · Varies E2AC is committed to the creation of powerful, empathetic health content that shares the stories of patient advocates and supporters.	Not published	Varies
WCCF: Washington County Healthy Living Fund/Kansas Health Foundation Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Region 4 Professional Development Awards Year 5 (2025-2026) Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $3K The Region 4 Professional Development Awards for 2025-2026 foster the growth of health information access and data science skills among network members.	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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