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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Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Diabetes Care (Merck Foundation) Trenton Health Team Inc · Foundation Not published · $16M To improve health outcomes of Trenton residents with diabetes, increase patient engagement and self-management of their disease, and improve the availability of healthy foods for Trenton residents.	Not published	$16M
First Horizon Foundation Grant (Alabama) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation Grant in Alabama supports various community initiatives, focusing on arts, education, environment, financial literacy, and health.	Not published	Varies
Create Healthy Adult Learner Scholarships Create Healthy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Create Healthy awards scholarships to working adults who want to change careers or advance in their existing healthcare careers.	Not published	Varies
Community Outreach Steering Committee Grant Community Memorial Hospital of Menomonee Falls Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Outreach Steering Committee Grant aims to enhance community health in Waukesha County by funding non-profit organizations that focus on evidence-based practices.	Not published	Varies
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants aim to foster innovative collaborations among diverse fields to address climate change's effects on health.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Community Micro Grants Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Micro Grants by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) aim to enhance the quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $5K
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Address chronic disease prevention and management through evidence-based interventions focused on population-wide system change, evaluation, data surveillance (heart disease, diabetes, physical activity, nutrition and disabilities…	Not published	Varies
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Grant Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Grant aims to promote oral health equity by addressing the unique needs of diverse communities.	Not published	Up to $300K
BCBSMS Foundation: Healthy School Awards Grant Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · $50K The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation's Healthy School Awards program acknowledges public K-12 schools that implement health-promoting policies and programs.	Not published	$50K
Washington County Healthy Living Fund Grant Bartlesville Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Washington County Healthy Living Fund Grant, offered by the Bartlesville Community Foundation, aims to support local organizations addressing health challenges.	Not published	Up to $10K
Expense Based Substance Use Disorders and Gambling Disorder Services Grant Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K Expense Based Substance Use Disorders and Gambling Disorder Services The IDHS/DBHR through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is seeking providers to provide prevention and outreach services to individuals and the general community…	Not published	$50K – $300K
The CRAYON Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The CRAYON Fund provides event-based micro-grants that support activities and projects that broaden resident participation in neighborhoods, provide youth enrichment, strengthen community ties, and develop leadership capacity in Central…	Rolling	Up to $500
Community Health Impact Grants Salem Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Salem Health Foundation supports community health initiatives through grants funding various health-related programs and community education efforts.	Not published	Varies
Minority Health Month Grants Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Minority Health Month Grants, initiated by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, aim to promote health awareness and disease prevention among economically disadvantaged minority populations.	Not published	Up to $4K
Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation (SCACF) provides grants aimed at fostering positive change in the Sauk Centre area.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Student Nursing Respite Pilot Program by ECIAAA Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · Varies Student Nursing Respite Pilot Program by ECIAAA Funding to be used to develop a pilot program between Area Agencies on Aging, aging network providers, and nursing student programs to expand access to respite services for family caregivers…	Not published	Varies
Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · $1M – $30M The Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases program aims to enhance the United States' capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats.	Not published	$1M – $30M
LiveWell Grant Program Liberty Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
AHA: Rapid Response Funding American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Interested applicants should contact us to request a pre-screening call with a National Consultant, after which selected organizations may be invited to complete an application._ Rapid Response requests support critically timed…	Not published	Varies
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $500 The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation provides General Grants focused on education, health and wellness, and youth programs.	Not published	From $500
Impact 100 Houston Grant Program Impact100 Houston Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Impact100 Houston Grant Program empowers women to become philanthropists by providing transformative grants of at least $100,000 to nonprofit organizations across five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and…	Not published	$100K
Fund for Women and Girls Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ResMed Foundation: Physician and Public Awareness Proposals Grant Resmed Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ResMed Foundation seeks to enhance awareness about the dangers of untreated sleep disordered breathing.	Not published	Varies
Sisters Helping Sisters Grant Program Sisters Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sisters Helping Sisters program empowers community in affiliate chapters to deliver effective breast health programs.	Not published	Varies

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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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