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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2026 Natrona County Grant Application United Way of Natrona County · Foundation Not published · Varies 12-24 Club, Arc of Natrona County, Boys & Girls Club of Central WY, Boy Scouts of America, Brain Injury Alliance, Camp Hope, CASA, Casper Artists' Guild, Casper College Foundation, Casper Family YMCA, Casper Youth Crisis Center, Central…	Not published	Varies
Scientific Advancement Grants Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI) is committed to supporting innovative, high quality projects and programs that advance knowledge and understanding of basic, preclinical, clinical, and/or outcomes to further scientific…	Not published	Varies
Doula Technical Assistance Grant Iowa Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Doula Technical Assistance Grant aims to support and empower doulas serving pregnant and postpartum women in Iowa.	Not published	Up to $25K
ACAAI Community Grant — Planning/Exploratory Projects American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K ACAAI Community Grants (supported by GSK) fund allergist-led projects that address barriers to allergy and asthma care; the Planning/Exploratory track provides up to $10,000 for 12 months for projects addressing issues not yet fully…	Not published	Up to $10K
Urology Care Foundation- Health Equity Fellowship Grant Urology Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Urology Care Foundation's Health Equity Fellowship Grant aims to train early-career urologists dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities in marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Delta Dental Foundation partnered with MESSA to promote access to drinking water in schools as a healthy alternative to sugary beverages.	Not published	Up to $200K
OHF: Community Engagement Grants Obici Healthcare Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Obici Healthcare Foundation offers Community Engagement Grants to support nonprofit initiatives that enhance the health of local residents.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Statewide Parent and Professional Engagement Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $350K The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents.	Not published	Up to $350K
Express Health Information Outreach Awards Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $8K The Express Health Information Outreach Awards aim to enhance public health by increasing access to biomedical information for U.S. health professionals and the general public.	Not published	$8K
Heart Truth® Community Action Program Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Inc · Foundation Not published · $750K A grant program jointly managed by FNIH and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) that offers grants to empower community organizations to assist women in identifying personal risk factors for heart disease and making…	Not published	$750K
Central Energy Trust: Community Grant Central Energy Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Energy Trust offers community grants aimed at supporting energy-related projects in the Manawatu and Tararua regions. These grants assist various organizations, including those in sports, education, culture, and health.	Not published	Varies
A Healthy Start The Jewish Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Shaw's Foundation Grants Shaw's Supermarkets Char Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Shaw's Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations that enhance community well-being, focusing on hunger, youth education, and health.	Not published	Varies
General Grants Program EMC Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Support nonprofit organizations to fund direct healthcare services, wellness programs, health research, health education, and public/private partnerships formed to improve the health of residents in the EMCHF community.	Rolling	Varies
Maine Cancer Foundation: Task Force Mini-Grant Maine Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications are considered based on available funds and they are accepted on a rolling basis.	Not published	Varies
Addressing Chronic Disease through Healthy Eating and Active Living (OH) Grant Public Health Fund of Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Public Health Fund of Ohio is offering grants of up to $25,000 per year over two years to support initiatives that promote healthy eating and active living in rural and Appalachian counties.	Not published	Up to $50K
Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training (361586) Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Preventing Youth Overdose program aims to enhance awareness of fentanyl risks among youth, improve screening for opioid use disorder (OUD), and increase access to medications for OUD.	Not published	Varies
Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship, funded by the American Academy of Audiology, offers a $5,000 award to a full-time graduate student in audiology dedicated to improving access to hearing care.	Not published	$5K
RFP: Fostering Educational Initiatives for ALK+ Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer(mNSCLC) Tyrosine Kinase Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Requesting organization must be legally able to receive award funding directly from Pfizer Investment Co., Ltd..	Not published	Up to $100K
K-12 Education Grant : Global Health Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The K-12 Education Grant Program by the Pulitzer Center invites innovative educational projects that use journalism to engage K-12 students and educators in global health issues.	Not published	Up to $2K
Clinical Trial Education Grant Advancing Cancer Treatment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IC25 Injury Prevention-Child Injury Prevention Solicitation (OH) Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K – $110K The IC25 Injury Prevention-Child Injury Prevention Solicitation by the Ohio Department of Health aims to fund programs that reduce child injuries and fatalities in Ohio.	Not published	$30K – $110K
Health and Wellness Grant The Barberton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If your nonprofit is considering submitting a grant we ask that you first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) outlining your project.	Not published	Varies
Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors Grants BJH Foundation for Senior Services · Foundation Not published · Up to US $50,000 The Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors (CFJS) enhances the lives of Jewish seniors in the Carolinas by funding organizations that provide essential services and programs.	Not published	Up to US $50,000

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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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