Health Education Grants

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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Causal Hypotheses on the Oral-Systemic Health Impacts of Human Behaviors among People with Chronic Conditions (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jul 5, 2029 · Up to $500K The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for innovative research on the factors that cause human behaviors and the oral-systemic…	Jul 5, 2029	Up to $500K
Ina Calkins Board Grant INA Calkins Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ina Calkins Board Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kansas City, Missouri, providing approximately $200,000 annually.	Not published	Varies
DCCF Health and Wellness Grants Douglas County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The DCCF LiveWell Community Wellness Grants aim to enhance the health of Douglas County residents by promoting healthy eating and active lifestyles.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Colon Cancer Coalition Community Grants Colon Cancer Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colon Cancer Coalition is looking for liked-minded partners to receive one of multiple grants awarded from funds raised through our signature events. Get creative.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Projects - Planning/Exploratory American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Program began in 2021. Nearly $100,000 awarded in grants each year.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Cookie Jar Grant Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cookie Jar Grant empowers women and girls in Benton County by funding programs that enhance their health and well-being.	Not published	Varies
DTA Foundation Grant Dental Trade Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DTA Foundation Grant, offered by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, aims to enhance oral health care accessibility across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Surry Orthopaedic Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.	Not published	Varies
Exhibit Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $2K The Exhibit Award from the National Library of Medicine supports outreach and professional capacity building through conferences and institutional exhibits.	Not published	$2K
Community Grants Arizona Dental Insurance Service Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K	Not published	$5K – $30K
Good Works Fund Grants Rotary Charities of Traverse City · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Good Works Fund Grants support projects addressing urgent community needs in Grand Traverse County. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for nonprofit organizations focusing on arts, education, health, and more.	Not published	Up to $5K
Large Grant Program Georgia's Own Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Grants for local nonprofits seeking funding over $5,000 that align with Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth.	Not published	$5K
AGD Foundation Grant Program Academy Of General Dentistry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AGD Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that provide free oral cancer screenings and education, particularly for underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Center for Global Migration and Immigrant Health (CGMIH) Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provides culturally-informed and language-accessible public health services and health education to newly-arrived refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian immigrants. County Government, Non-Profit, State Government	Not published	Varies
Raley's Extra Credit Grants Raley's · Foundation Not published · Varies At Raley’s, we believe that giving back is one of the most important things we do. We have re-aligned our giving strategy to ensure our community giving reflects our company’s vision of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.	Not published	Varies
Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Yocha Dehe Community Fund, established by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in 2000, supports initiatives that strengthen communities throughout Yolo County and beyond.	Not published	Varies
KBC Mini-Grant Initiative Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
Bayer US: Medical Educational Grants - Oncology - Advanced Prostate Cancer Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Bayer US offers Medical Educational Grants focused on improving patient care in oncology, specifically for advanced prostate cancer.	Not published	Varies
Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant aims to support programs benefiting Southbury residents through collaboration and partnerships.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Awareness Grants Smile Train Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies These grants support campaigns to educate people about clefts and their treatment, reducing stigma and ensuring patients in need can reach Smile Train's partner hospitals.	Not published	Varies
Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation Educational Grants Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation provides educational grants aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals with diabetes.	Not published	Varies
Moderna Medical Education Program Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We are accepting and reviewing applications on a quarterly cycle, applications whose start date is <60-days after the application date will not be considered for funding._ The goal of Moderna’s Medical Education Program is to…	Not published	Varies
FitFactor Program (CDC Cooperative Agreement) Hemophilia Federation of America · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Conference Scholarship Fund We Can Do Better · Foundation Not published · $50 We Can Do Better creates an annual scholarship fund to ensure that no one is excluded from attending their annual conference due to cost barriers.	Not published	$50

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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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