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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Reproductive Health Equity Grant Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Reproductive Health Equity initiative aims to enhance sexual and reproductive health for all Coloradans, particularly marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $125K
Advancing Care for Patients with Advanced ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Pfizer is launching a grant initiative to enhance care for patients with advanced ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).	Not published	Up to $100K
SLOCCF: General Grant Program The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SLOCCF General Grant Program, managed by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, provides unrestricted funding to local nonprofits serving the community.	Not published	Up to $10K
Home Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Rolling · Varies A community-based program that partners with diverse, multi-generational families to build and sustain food-producing home and community gardens through multilingual and culturally-relevant programming.	Rolling	Varies
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Grant Program State of Rhode Island Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $5K The Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, initiated by the Rhode Island Department of Health, aims to empower individuals in managing their cardiovascular health through a virtual or in-person Healthy Heart Ambassador program.	Not published	Up to $5K
Imperial Valley Wellness Health and Wellness Grant Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation offers annual Health and Wellness grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations primarily serving Imperial County.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Water's Cool at School Delta Dental of North Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Health and Medical Services: Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 2004, supports breast cancer initiatives in New York's Hudson Valley. They offer grants for projects focused on breast health education, outreach, and support services.	Not published	Varies
Alleghany Foundation Grants Alleghany Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alleghany Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) organization in Virginia, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in the Alleghany Highlands through strategic funding initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Grant Indiana Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Grant, offered by the Indiana Department of Health, aims to enhance public health through improved infrastructure for cycling and walking.	Not published	Up to $20K
Children's Health Small Grants Program Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Children's Health Small Grants Program, established by the Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation, seeks to enhance the health of Maine's underserved children.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Marian R. Stuart Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Marian R. Stuart Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, is designed to support early career psychologists in exploring the links between mental and physical health.	Not published	$20K
NNLM CHIS Training Award Year 5 Grant National Network of Libraries of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $300 The NNLM CHIS Training Award Year 5 aims to enhance the capabilities of rural and small library staff in providing reliable health information.	Not published	$300
Greater Rochester Health Foundation: Community Event Fund Grant Greater Rochester Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Greater Rochester Health Foundation's Community Event Fund supports health equity initiatives in a nine-county region. Events eligible for funding include health fairs, athletic fundraisers, and educational community gatherings.	Not published	Up to $5K
Women's Circle Grant Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding available to area non-profits seeking funds to assist with needs and/or programs that focus specifically on impacting the health and well-being of women.	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support health and wellness programs, projects and initiatives that involve, impact and/or affect the youth of central Ohio	Not published	Varies
Healthy Eating Initiative 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
Louisville Water Foundation: Educational Projects Grant Louisville Water Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louisville Water Foundation is dedicated to enhancing global health and well-being through water education and assistance. Their mission focuses on ensuring safe water access for all communities.	Not published	Varies
Diabetes Prevention nd Management Grant Program Paso del Norte Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paso del Norte Health Foundation invites Letters of Intent for its Diabetes Prevention, Early Detection, and Management Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Grant Geico Philanthropic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through our community funding, the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation strives to support organizations that provide programs and resources to help strengthen our diverse communities across the country.	Not published	Varies
Addressing HCP Knowledge Gaps in Baseline Assessments for Adults with Ulcerative Colitis Starting S1P Receptor Modulator Therapy Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K This program aims to enhance education for healthcare professionals regarding new therapies and patient management in ulcerative colitis (UC).	Not published	Up to $100K
Check Global COVID-19 Microgrants Fund Meedan Inc · Foundation Not published · $300 – $47K	Not published	$300 – $47K
TCA Texas Arts Respond Project Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K The TCA Texas Arts Respond Project Grant, offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts, supports innovative arts projects that enhance education, health, economic development, public safety, and environmental awareness in Texas.	Not published	$1K
Denise Fleck Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first.	Not published	$1K

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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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