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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Grace L. Ostenso Nutrition and Public Policy Fellowship Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is excited to be collaborating with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Research, International, and Scientific Affairs team and other stakeholders and partners to create and offer…	Not published	Varies
Kokua Giving Program Grant Alexander & Baldwin · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kokua Giving Program, funded by Alexander & Baldwin, aims to enhance the quality of life in Hawaii communities through charitable contributions.	Not published	Varies
RFP- Optimizing the Experience of Patients with Bladder Cancer through Multi-Disciplinary Care American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies ASTRO is collaborating with Pfizer and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation to offer a Quality Improvement grant funding opportunity to optimize the patient experience in bladder cancer care, specifically focusing on the multi-disciplinary…	Not published	Varies
The Bargain Box of Hilton Head Grant The Bargain Box · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bargain Box of Hilton Head Grant, established in 1965, supports Beaufort County non-profits with cash grants derived from store sales.	Not published	Varies
Davison Bruce Foundation Grant Davison Bruce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Davison Bruce Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the mind, body, and spirit of humankind by investing in health, education, economic assistance, and Christian outreach.	Not published	Varies
CFGFW Agile Grants Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The CFGFW Agile Grants program, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, provides funding up to $20,000 for innovative projects that enhance the community's quality of life.	Not published	Up to $20K
Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program supports projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Petersburg.	Not published	Up to $10K
African American Community Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The African American Community Fund Grant, established by Ernest E. and Ernest A. Bynum, aims to support African American communities in Appalachian Ohio.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Childhood Lead Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $15.1M The Childhood Lead Program, initiated by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to reduce childhood lead exposure through nurse case management and environmental investigations.	Not published	Up to $15.1M
Stillbirth Awareness Campaign NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Community Health Improvement Grant Young Men's Christian Association of Pierce and Kitsap Counties · Foundation Not published · $89K As of 2025, 53% of participants in ACT!, Prevent T2, and Weight Loss Program receive YMCA financial assistance to ensure access to life-changing programs.	Not published	$89K
Healthy Pregnancy The Childrens Dream Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CDF believes that good health begins early. Grants are provided to community health organizations to promote healthy pregnancies, good birth outcomes, and enhance the knowledge and skills of infant care.	Not published	Varies
Counseling Services (IIIB), Community Connection Collaboratives (IIIB), Legal Services (IIIB), and Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (IIID) Ageguide Northeastern Illinois Area on Aging · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring Grant The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring Grant supports nonprofits in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, focusing on projects that benefit individuals and families in need.	Not published	$1K
Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program Community Outreach, Education and & Assessment Mini-Grant State of Rhode Island Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $5K The Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program Community Outreach, Education, and Assessment Mini-Grant, offered by the Rhode Island Department of Health, provides up to $4,950 to eligible entities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Controlling and Preventing STIs in US Health Departments (CAP-STIs) Centers for Disease Control - NCHHSTP · Federal Forecast · Varies CDC is funding programs that track, prevent, and control sexually transmitted infections (STI) in state, district, territorial, and city or county health departments.	Forecast	Varies
APA Foundation: Helping Hands Grants American Psychiatric Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The APA Foundation's Helping Hands Grants provide up to $5,000 to medical schools for projects aimed at improving mental health education and assistance in under-served communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
First Horizon Foundation Grant (Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, Greene County, Hawkins County, Hamblen County, Washington County, and Sullivan County, TN) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the First Horizon Foundation we are constantly investing in organizations across our footprint that do important work every day to make the places we serve better and stronger.	Not published	Varies
Oral Health Carries Prevention Program Second Funding Opportunity Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $186K 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 $186K
Impact100 Philadelphia Grant Program IMPACT100 Philadelphia Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Philadelphia provides impactful grants aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area.	Not published	$100K
CFWK: Philanthropy 360 Grant Community Foundation of West Kyinc · Foundation Not published · Varies CFWK will accept applications from area nonprofits that serve the communities of western Kentucky in the areas of Community Arts, Education, Health Awareness, Children’s Programs, and Community Improvement. _You can learn more about this…	Not published	Varies
BCCF Grants Brown County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brown County Community Foundation has the best interests of the community at heart. We are concerned with many different areas affecting the well being of people who live and work here.	Not published	Varies
Intealth Well-being Grant Opportunity Intealth · Foundation Not published · Varies Intealth seeks to support foreign national physician wellness through innovative and impactful projects addressing the unique challenges faced by J-1 physicians and foreign medical graduates (IMGs).	Not published	Varies
Northrim Bank Grants Northrim Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies Northrim Bank Grants focus on enhancing community vitality in Alaska. They support nonprofit organizations dedicated to economic development, strengthening low-income families, health and wellness initiatives, and higher education.	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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