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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Immunize.org Becky Payne Award Immunizeorg · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides recognition and financial support to stellar immunization advocates who display initiative and innovation in promoting vaccination.	Not published	Varies
Educational Grants Program The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K	Not published	$25K – $50K
Women’s 5K Classic Grants Women's 5K Classic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s 5K Classic Grants fund initiatives that educate and support women in preventing Breast and Gynecologic cancers while promoting fitness.	Not published	Varies
Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program Columbia Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program aims to support local communities by funding innovative programs that benefit low-and-moderate income individuals.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Delta Dental of New Mexico: Smiles Across New Mexico Grant Delta Dental Plan of New Mexico Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Delta Dental of New Mexico's 'Smiles Across New Mexico' program supports dental education initiatives aimed at improving oral health among underserved children and at-risk populations.	Not published	Up to $5K
License to Give Trust Fund Grant: Fast Track Grants North Carolina Department of Administration · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The North Carolina License to Give Trust Fund offers Fast Track Grants to non-profit organizations for projects under 12 months.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Benefit Partnerships North Central Health Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NCHS initiates Community Benefit Partnerships to directly address critical community health needs identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).	Not published	Varies
Kenai Peninsula Foundation Competitive Grant The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Kenai Peninsula Foundation Competitive Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of the central Kenai Peninsula.	Not published	Up to $3K
BHHS Legacy Foundation General Grant Program Legacy Connection · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $250K	Rolling	$3K – $250K
Rotary Service Partnership Grants The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Rotary Service Partnership Grants, established by the Rotary Club of Frederick, offer funding between $2,000 and $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Frederick County.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Main Street Initiative Small Business Empowerment Center · Foundation Not published · $30K A grant program designed to help small businesses grow and sustain their operations while making positive community impact and supporting retirement savings. Grants must be allocated across three focus areas:	Not published	$30K
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant Cape Fear Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant supports health and wellness initiatives in southeastern North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Independent Medical Education Program Grants Boston Scientific Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K The Independent Medical Education Program Grants provided by the Boston Scientific Foundation Inc aim to support educational, scientific, and policymaking programs that enhance medical knowledge.	Not published	$45K
HABRI: Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction Grant Human Animal Bond Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) invites research proposals exploring the health benefits of human-animal interactions.	Not published	$50K
LuLu G. Graves Nutrition Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The LuLu G. Graves Nutrition Education Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, supports volunteer groups focused on nutrition education projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
GF Research Grants: Pediatric Research - Pediatric Health The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper.	Not published	Varies
Developing Educational Initiatives for Implementation and Therapy Management of BCMA BsAbs in RRMM Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Pfizer's competitive grant program invites applications focused on enhancing healthcare professionals' understanding and management of BCMA BsAbs for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma.	Not published	Up to $50K
Aaaron Ardoin Foundation Research & Education Grants San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aaaron Ardoin Foundation offers Research and Education Grants aimed at supporting organizations that address the needs of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.	Not published	Varies
The Giants Foundation Grant The Giants Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Giants Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on community issues, health improvement, and youth empowerment.	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation Not published · $65K Support programs addressing unmet needs of women and girls	Not published	$65K
Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings (361217) Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $350K – $2.5M The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness program, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, aims to enhance public health by providing grants for assessing and mitigating wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings.	Not published	$350K – $2.5M
Lead and Healthy Homes Program - Swab Team Services Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $50K – $650K The Lead and Healthy Homes Program - Swab Team Services Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Health, provides funding for swab team services to mitigate lead hazards for the 2026-27 biennium.	Not published	$50K – $650K
Boyertown Area Charitable Grant Program Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boyertown Area Charitable Grant Program, managed by the Berks County Community Foundation, offers funding to enhance the quality of life for residents within the Boyertown Area School District.	Not published	Varies
Misinformation Challenge Grant Abim Foundation · Foundation Not published · $110K This grant program supports practices designed to enhance or expand existing practices to build trust in the health care system by identifying and countering misinformation in health care and public health.	Not published	$110K

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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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