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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Healthy Lifestyles Grant Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alabama Power: Foundation Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alabama Power Foundation offers grants to support initiatives in education, arts, community development, health, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Up to $10K
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donations Grant Smart & Final Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through strategic donations.	Not published	Varies
Virtual Professional Development Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $2K The Virtual Professional Development Award aims to enhance professional knowledge and experience for individuals in Region 3 Network Member institutions.	Not published	$2K
Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant Versacare Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K The Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant, offered by Versacare Foundation, provides funding ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.	Rolling	$3K – $10K
The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches) Wholespire Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
State Abstinence Until Marriage--Evidence-Based Programs RFP (SC) Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Carolina Department of Education is offering funding through the Abstinence Until Marriage Evidence-Based Programs RFP.	Not published	Varies
George W. Mergens Foundation Grant George W Mergens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George W. Mergens Foundation Grant supports educational and experiential opportunities for youth, continuing a legacy of over $12 million in funding.	Not published	Varies
River Counties CF - Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The River Counties Community Foundation offers competitive grants to nonprofit organizations in Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland counties.	Not published	Varies
DHS Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Grant (Inclusive Health Program) Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $191K This grant is part of a statewide effort. A total of $12.75 million was being awarded to 91 organizations statewide during this round of funding.	Not published	$191K
ASH HONORS Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The ASH HONORS Award supports emerging hematologists, offering $5,000 for research projects and a $1,000 annual travel allowance for two years.	Not published	$6K
United Way of the Plains: Opportunity on the Plains Grant United Way of the Plains Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity on the Plains Grant, provided by the United Way of the Plains, is a competitive funding initiative aimed at supporting health and human service programs in areas such as health, education, financial stability, and basic…	Not published	Varies
CFSC: Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Impact Grants by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County aim to empower nonprofits working towards economic stability for families and children.	Not published	Up to $25K
Bayer US: Medical Educational Grants - Women’s Health - Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Bayer US is offering Medical Educational Grants focused on Women's Health, specifically targeting Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) among other areas.	Not published	Varies
Educational Initiatives Travel Grant Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel grant to support educational initiatives related to breast cancer research and treatment.	Not published	Varies
Truth Initiative Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program Grant Truth Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Truth Initiative Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program offers grants of up to $20,000 to U.S. colleges and universities aiming to implement 100% tobacco/vape-free policies.	Not published	Up to $20K
Tobacco-Use Prevention and Youth Engagement Grant (Cohort 2026–29) California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The purpose of this RFA is to help LEAs develop and implement effective tobacco prevention and education programs for students in grades six through twelve.	Not published	Up to $75K
Ultragenyx: Independent Medical Education Grants Ultragenyx · Foundation Not published · Varies Ultragenyx offers Independent Medical Education Grants aimed at supporting educational initiatives focused on rare diseases. These grants cater to both accredited and non-accredited programs, enhancing healthcare education for providers.	Not published	Varies
Fall Field of Interest Grants: Health & Human Services- Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Fall Field of Interest Grants from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation aim to enhance the health of youth and seniors in Michigan.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Elea Institute: Education Grants Program Elea Institute · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Elea Institute's Education Grants Program aims to enhance hospice and palliative care education for healthcare providers, patients, and families in Illinois.	Not published	$50K – $100K
Symposium Scholarship Limb Preservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Limb Preservation Foundation provides scholarships to attend their annual Hope Beyond Limits Symposium, an immersive educational experience focused on limb health and well-being.	Not published	Varies
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program Suncoast Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the education, health, and emotional well-being of children within the community.	Not published	Varies
NHCHF: Oral Health Grant New Hampshire Children's Health · Foundation Not published · Varies In response to partners and grant applicants, New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation is shifting our responsive grantmaking from project related awards to general operating support.	Not published	Varies
Call Center Tobacco Cessation Referral Projects Grant California Tobacco Control Program · Foundation Not published · $200K – $848K The Call Center Tobacco Cessation Referral Projects aim to enhance access to tobacco cessation services for low-income individuals by funding 2-1-1 Community Information and Referral Services (211 Call Centers).	Not published	$200K – $848K

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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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