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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Children's Oral Health Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $213K The Children's Oral Health Program, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance oral health awareness among school children and community groups.	Not published	Up to $213K
Delta Dental Foundation: In-Kind Dental Donation Requests Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications are not reviewed until the submission period has closed (see deadlines above). You will not be contacted until then.	Not published	Varies
Allen Foundation Grant Allen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allen Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance human nutrition through research, education, and training.	Not published	Varies
Title III-D EBP Health Promotion Purchase Area Development District Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for evidence-based health promotion programs for seniors through the Older Americans Act.	Not published	Varies
ASTDA Summer Research Fellowship American Sexually Transmitted Diseases · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA) Summer Research Fellowship provides up to a $5,000 stipend for graduate/professional students and post-doctoral trainees (US and Canada based) to conduct a mentored STI or…	Not published	Up to $5K
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo · Federal Forecast · $3K – $9K The U.S. Embassy has provided small grants to local organizations for more than 20 years. These grants provide the capability to achieve targeted, small-scale goals that may not be included in larger foreign assistance programs.	Forecast	$3K – $9K
License to Give Trust Fund (LTGTF) Grants-In-Aid North Carolina Department of Administration · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The License to Give Trust Fund (LTGTF) Grants-In-Aid program, established by the North Carolina General Assembly, aims to enhance organ and tissue donation through educational initiatives.	Not published	Up to $300K
The Tupo Pamoja Fund Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Tupo Pamoja Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Black/African American communities in Stanislaus County.	Not published	Up to $10K
River Valley Health Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The River Valley Health Fund Grant aims to enhance the health and well-being of residents in the Ohio Valley, following the sale of local hospitals.	Not published	Varies
Froedtert West Bend Hospital Healthy Community Fund Grant St Joseph's Community Hospital of West Bend Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Froedtert West Bend Hospital Healthy Community Fund aims to enhance community health in Washington County by supporting programs that address priority health needs and social determinants.	Not published	$10K
Anita Owen Award of Recognition for Innovative Nutrition Education Programs for the Public Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Anita Owen Award of Recognition for Innovative Nutrition Education Programs recognizes outstanding initiatives that deliver unique nutrition education to the public.	Not published	$1K
Forgotten Women and Children's Relief Fund Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NASN Research Grants National Association of School Nurses · Foundation Not published · $1K – $45K The NASN Research Grants, established by the National Association of School Nurses, aim to promote research on school nursing and the health of school-aged children.	Not published	$1K – $45K
Noble County Community Foundation Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Noble County Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, aims to enhance the quality of life in Noble County by providing grants to support projects in arts, education, health, and more.	Not published	$500 – $3K
OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $250K The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on potential risks from…	Forecast	$250K
Qlarant Foundation Grants Qlarant Quality Solutions Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $50K The Qlarant Foundation provides annual grants to nonprofits focused on healthcare access, community health, social services, and wellness initiatives, particularly serving underserved and vulnerable populations.	Not published	$4K – $50K
Gigi and Louise Gartner Scholarship Grant Communities Foundation of Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Gigi and Louise Gartner Scholarship provides scholarships of up to $10,000 for high school seniors and college students from Dallas County, TX.	Not published	Up to $10K
NOFA: Decreasing Tobacco Use and Improving Asthma Health Outcomes Through Academic Detailing Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $275K – $300K The District of Columbia Department of Health is seeking proposals for the NOFA aimed at decreasing tobacco use and enhancing asthma health outcomes through academic detailing.	Not published	$275K – $300K
ACHF Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) Grant Program American College Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $20K The American College Health Foundation's ICVC Grant Program awards campuses $15,000–$20,000 (funded by Pfizer) to run student-centered initiatives that raise immunization rates for meningococcal disease and at least one additional…	Not published	$15K – $20K
Food and Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group Communications and Educational Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Food and Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group Communications and Educational Award offers funding for educational presentations by dietitians or dietetic technicians, as well as culinary enrichment opportunities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation (TPC) Services Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $4.2M 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 $4.2M
AAD Shade Structure Grant Program American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The AAD Shade Structure Grant Program provides funding up to $8,000 for non-profit organizations and public schools to install shade structures, promoting sun safety for children and teenagers.	Not published	Up to $8K
Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Eastern Panhandle CARE Fund – Healthcare grants Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Eastern Panhandle CARE Fund offers healthcare grants aimed at enhancing health education, connecting communities to healthcare resources, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality care.	Not published	$5K – $10K

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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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