Health Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 749 active health education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Healthy Kids Initiative Grant Michigan Health Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Healthy Kids Initiative Grant aims to enhance child health and development from before birth through young adulthood. Launching in 2026, it focuses on Healthy Start, Healthy Families, and Healthy Schools.	Not published	Up to $750K
Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) Program National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The goal of the Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) program is to create a strong network of healthcare professionals who possess the skills and knowledge to address the complexities of pediatric and…	Forecast	Varies
Affinity Legacy Community Grant Program Affinity Legacy Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $1M Affinity Legacy provides grants to eligible organizations that provide services to people within Affinity's 10-county service area. The program aims to improve the health and well-being of people in underserved communities.	Not published	$25K – $1M
Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (SRHS) grant program, established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1978, aims to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health care across Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
HICAHS Emerging Issues Grants High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (HICAHS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The HICAHS Emerging Issues Grants support innovative research addressing urgent agricultural health and safety concerns.	Not published	Varies
Con Alma Health Foundation: Multi-Year Grant Con Alma Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Con Alma Health Foundation’s Multi-Year grants support long-term systemic change to address health inequities, encompassing all social determinants of health.	Not published	Varies
Super Smiles at School Mini Grants Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Super Smiles at School Mini Grants, offered by the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, aim to enhance oral health education and access for school-aged children in Arkansas.	Not published	Up to $3K
Fall Programs Grants: Tobacco Prevention Campaign National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Healthy Bodies Tobacco Prevention Campaign This program is for middle and high schools.	Not published	Varies
Barclay-Giel Seed Grants The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K This program provided seed grants to support community-based public health programs. The Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) ended this program on June 7, 2025, to better align efforts with long-term strategic goals.	Not published	Up to $10K
Combat Cancer Prevention and Screening Grant Iowa Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $336K The Combat Cancer Prevention and Screening Grant aims to enhance the health of rural Iowans by providing essential screening test kits and telehealth equipment for early cancer detection.	Not published	Up to $336K
Kansas Innovation Fund Grant Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K We are an organization full of dedicated individuals who work every day to improve health in the state of Kansas. We dream big, promote bold visions and truly believe that it’s possible for Kansas to someday lead the nation in health.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant (MN) 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 of using mercury-containing skin lightening products that are illegally sold in the U.S. This initiative, funded by…	Not published	$200K
Sera Day Coryell Nursing Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a resource for local charitable giving.	Not published	Up to $3K
ASTDA Small Project Assistance American Sexually Transmitted Diseases · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASTDA Small Project Assistance program provides funding for small STI/sexual-health projects. No fabricated amount/deadline.	Not published	Varies
Teen Health The Childrens Dream Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Teenagers, especially in special populations, need to be informed about their rights to health care so that they can advocate for themselves as they move into adulthood.	Not published	Varies
MIHEF Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles RFP Michigan Health Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While not required, we strongly encourage you to submit a brief concept paper at any point during the year or during the designated time frame prior to your grant submission._ The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a philanthropic…	Not published	Varies
Advocate Bethany Community Health Fund Advocate Condell Medical Center · Foundation Not published · $1M The Bethany Fund Board has identified four priority areas: Organizations must identify and incorporate community assets into programming, including:	Not published	$1M
Learning Event Support: Community-Led Grants Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment offers Community-Led Grants to support Wisconsin-based learning events aimed at enhancing the skills and networks of health workforce professionals.	Not published	Up to $5K
Small Grant Program Georgia's Own Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Grants for local nonprofits that fall within Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth.	Not published	Up to $5K
Healthcare Related Information and Scientific Exchange Grant Novo Nordisk USA · Foundation Not published · Varies Novo Nordisk USA offers support for healthcare-related information and scientific exchange, excluding Independent Medical Education.	Not published	Varies
Private Well Outreach RFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $6K The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	$6K
Bayer US: Medical Educational Grants - Cardiovascular and Renal - Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Bayer US offers educational grants focused on improving patient care in various medical fields, including Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes.	Not published	Varies
Center for HIV/STI Integration and Capacity Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies CHSIC manages Sexual Health in Recovery, provides training and technical assistance, leads community mobilization efforts, and manages all social marketing efforts around infectious disease awareness, prevention, and care services.	Not published	Varies
Arsht-Cannon Fund Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Arsht-Cannon Fund (ACF) has been supporting opportunities for Hispanic communities in Delaware for 20 years (since 2004). It has awarded over $12 million to 150 organizations.	Not published	$5K – $40K

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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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