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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Jewish Assistance Fund Financial Assistance Grants JEWISH FAMILY ASSISTANCE FUND dba JEWISH ASSISTANCE FUND · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Jewish Assistance Fund provides immediate financial assistance grants with no repayment requirement to Jewish individuals and families in Western Pennsylvania experiencing financial hardship.	Rolling	Varies
RAP Foundation- Sponsorship Grant Regional Access Project Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The RAP Foundation's Sponsorship Grant provides up to $5,000 for community events that are free and open to the public.	Not published	Up to $5K
Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The MDH Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control oversees state and local programs to prevent youth and young adults from starting to use tobacco and provide treatment support to Maryland residents who are using tobacco and are ready to…	Not published	Varies
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire, particularly Coös County, by supporting nonprofit initiatives focused on health, education, and community development.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Department of Health - Grants Health Department · State Not published · Varies Grant programs are offered for: Rural health \| Health IT \| Health workforce training \| Emergency preparedness \| Primary care \| Health disparities \| Health promotion \| Family planning \| Maternal and child health \| Prevention \| Environmental…	Not published	Varies
CSRO Advocacy Grant Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Funds may be used for specific advocacy activities including, but not limited to: Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations	Rolling	Up to $5K
Skylight Foundation Grant Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations provide ongoing support to various non-profit organizations, focusing on community improvement in Pierce County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Field Trip Grants to Impression 5 Science Center Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Delta Dental Foundation offered field trip grants to support classroom visits to Impression 5 Science Center for an interactive oral health education experience through the exhibit "Chew on This!"	Not published	$25K
Invest for Kids General Grant Program Invest for Kids Inc · Foundation Not published · Average award about $200,000	Not published	Average award about $200,000
Texas Mutual Community Funding - Generational Learning RFP Grant Texas Mutual Insurance Company · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Texas Mutual Community Funding - Generational Learning RFP aims to foster resilience and stability for working families in Texas.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Hispanic Impact Fund Grants Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Hispanic Impact Fund Grants, managed by the Austin Community Foundation, aim to enhance economic mobility for Hispanic Central Texans.	Not published	Up to $50K
Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure - Community Outreach Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Community Outreach Grant aims to enhance breast cancer awareness and education through outreach programs in Illinois.	Not published	Up to $50K
Impact100 East Bay Grant Program Impact 100 East Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Impact100 model is readily available to all communities who wish to implement it.	Not published	Varies
Financial Backpack Program FWA of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A financial literacy program offering workshops to high school students to teach practical personal financial skills. Established in 2001, the program uses a collaborative teaching model with FWA members, NYC teachers, and college students.	Not published	Varies
First Horizon Foundation Grants (North Carolina and South Carolina) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation, established by First Horizon National Corp., supports communities in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation: Native American Partnership Fund Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation's Native American Partnership Fund Grant supports community-wide initiatives focusing on education, health, cultural preservation, and economic development in collaboration with nearby Tribal Nations.	Not published	$20K – $60K
First Horizon Foundation Grant (Memphis/Shelby County and Jackson, TN) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation Grant supports organizations in West Tennessee, particularly in Memphis/Shelby County and Jackson, TN.	Not published	Varies
Whittenberger Foundation Grants Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Whittenberger Foundation supports innovative projects in Southwest Idaho that enhance the lives of children and young people.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Darke County Foundation Community Grant Darke County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Darke County Foundation Community Grant supports local organizations that enhance the quality of life for Darke County residents.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Stealth Biotherapeutics: Charitable Contributions Grant Stealth Biotherapeutics · Foundation Not published · Varies Stealth Biotherapeutics is dedicated to supporting innovative programs that enhance disease awareness and therapeutic management.	Not published	Varies
GRHF Responsive Grants Greater Rochester Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Responsive Grants are one way we partner with and support a broad array of communities and organizations as they are best suited to understand their priority needs and to create solutions that improve health.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Program Appalachian Regional Healthcare · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Grant Program, supported by the ARH Foundation, aims to enhance healthcare, education, and community involvement in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $5K
Impact 100 Richmond Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact 100 Richmond aims to transform lives in the Richmond area by empowering women through philanthropy.	Not published	$100K
Strengthening Community Capacity to Advocate for Healthy Food Grant Program Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Food security, or more specifically consistent access to affordable and nutritious food, has significant bearing on physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes.	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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