Health Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 749 active health education grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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
Community Health Legacy Awards Chuckanut Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K
Community Health Advocates (CHA) Grant Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IWCF Pool-Fund Grant Idaho Womens Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $35K The IWCF Pool-Fund Grant, established by the Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation, focuses on empowering women through collaborative philanthropy.	Not published	$20K – $35K
Mount Rest Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Mount Rest Fund Grant, established by the East Tennessee Foundation, continues a legacy of support for women and children in Knox County. Founded in 2004, it honors the historical commitment of the Mount Rest Home, which began in 1894.	Not published	Up to $20K
Getting to Zero Mini-Grants The Health Trust · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K As of 2015, there were over 2,700 people living with HIV/AIDS in Santa Clara County, with an estimated 9% of persons with HIV unaware of their infection. HIV incidence increased 20% from 2013-2014.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant National Alopecia Areata Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support research focused on the psychological and emotional well-being of children living with alopecia areata, particularly those in underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
The Cookie Jar Grant Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cookie Jar (a women's giving circle at Benton Community Foundation, Fowler IN) makes grants for projects that primarily benefit the health and/or well-being of women or girls in the community; over $100,000 awarded across 15 years.	Not published	Varies
Guidelines and Best Practices in the Holistic Management of Patients with Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma (mUC) The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pfizer supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or…	Not published	Varies
Health Innovation Technology Challenge United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Community Impact Grants United Way of Matanuska-Susitna · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K UWMS provides support for programs and services in the Mat-Su valley that contribute to community's health, wellness, safety and development.	Not published	Up to $10K
Color-Filled Breastfeeding: Clinical Lactation Training Program Scholarships Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fund for Women Grants Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals	Not published	Up to $3K
Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant provides funding for various programs and projects in health, education, recreation, and the arts, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Grants Program Oregon Medical Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K	Rolling	Up to $5K
Follow Along Program Community Connectors Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $95K – $200K The Follow Along Program Community Connectors Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to enhance enrollment and participation in the Follow Along Program by providing culturally and linguistically inclusive resources.	Not published	$95K – $200K
Community Health, Behavioral Health and Social Science, Social Service and Education Grants New Jersey Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K Funding for projects addressing important health-related community, social and education issues impacting society.	Not published	Up to $35K
McKee Medical Center Foundation Community Grant McKee Medical Center Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The goal of the McKee Wellness Foundation is to enable physical and mental wellness across Northern Colorado by helping to fill the gap between available resources and the needs of the community.	Not published	Varies
Get Your Rear in Gear Community Grants (Colon Cancer Coalition) Colon Cancer Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Get Your Rear in Gear grants create and fund programs in communities across North America to remove barriers to colorectal cancer screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients' financial burden, and fund research.	Not published	Varies
AMCA Research Fund Grant American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The AMCA Research Fund, led by the American Mosquito Control Association, aims to enhance public health by funding research focused on innovative mosquito control strategies.	Not published	Varies
New Grant to Support Women's and Girls' Health in Door County Door County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Door County Community Foundation has launched a new grant to enhance women's and girls' health. This initiative will provide up to $30,000 for one year, with potential renewal for a second year, totaling $60,000.	Not published	Up to $60K
Charitable Monetary Donations (Requests under $10,000) Grant The Alcon Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alcon Foundation focuses on enhancing global eye health through charitable monetary donations to 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Up to $10K
Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5.3d: Rural Health Screening and Education Grant New jersey department of health · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M Easily learn more about the Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 10 Apr 2026.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
Expanding Access to Maternal Immunization Resources and Point-of-Care Tools RFP The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies There is a medical need to improve maternal immunizations coverage, especially among historically underserved communities that are disproportionately and negatively impacted by vaccine prevantable diseases.	Not published	Varies
Asthma Home Visit Collaboration NOFO Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $58K The Asthma Home Visit Collaborative grant program, supported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, aims to enhance childhood asthma management through in-person and virtual home visits.	Not published	Up to $58K

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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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