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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Small Scale Projects - Advancing Innovative Smoking Cessation through Dissemination, Implementation & Training Grants Global Action to End Smoking Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Consistent with its charitable mission, Global Action to End Smoking (GA) seeks proposals for innovative grant programs that disseminate science-based information about smoking cessation tools that are available to people who smoke, their…	Not published	Varies
Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use (MN) Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a grant opportunity focused on community-driven initiatives to combat commercial tobacco use.	Not published	Varies
HCF: Community Health Improvement Grant Hutchinson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Health Improvement Grants aim to support the health and well-being of Reno County residents by creating conditions that lead to healthy lifestyles.	Not published	Varies
Community Support Grant Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan · Foundation Rolling · Varies Gift of Life Michigan provides financial assistance to community partners for activities and initiatives that support the transplant and donation community, increase awareness about organ and tissue donation, and promote the Michigan Organ…	Rolling	Varies
Community Fund Grants Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Fund provides grants to support local nonprofits and causes throughout the Sioux Falls area. The foundation awards grants on a regular basis to organizations providing essential services and programs to the community.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Terri Fox's Mold Eradication Protocol Scholarship Change the Air Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Full course access (15 scholarships available)	Not published	Full course access (15 scholarships available)
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Mini Grant The Rapides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Creative Health Impact Grant Awards 1889 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K	Not published	$1K – $5K
Rice Family Foundation Grant Rice Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rice Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance education, health, and family well-being in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
BH27 Innovations to Advance Breastfeeding Continuation Solicitation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K Notice of Availability of Funds: Innovations to Advance Breastfeeding and Health Equity Competitive Solicitation The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health announces the availability of competitive…	Not published	$30K
WBF: Healthy Eating & Active Living Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Communities across the nation are facing a growing prevalence of obesity and associated preventable chronic diseases – the Tri-State is no different.	Not published	Varies
Hypertension Management Program (Aram Chobanian Memorial Project) Fund for Armenian Relief Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Comprehensive hypertension management initiative with two phases:	Not published	Varies
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Grant RFP Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Grant RFP aims to support Ohio residents affected by SLE through in-person education programs.	Not published	Up to $19K
ArtsZone Grants Artsmemphis · Foundation Not published · Varies The ArtsZone Grants, administered by ARTSmemphis in partnership with AutoZone, support local arts organizations in Memphis. These grants focus on health and wellness, education, community development, diversity, and arts access.	Not published	Varies
HIV Prevention Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provides HIV testing, outreach, health education, risk reduction, and prevention services to reduce the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS.	Not published	Varies
SCF Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The SCF Women's Fund Grants aim to empower women and girls in the Beloit and Stateline area by addressing critical needs through innovative funding solutions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Augusta Bar Foundation Grant Program The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Augusta Bar Foundation Grant Program, managed by the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area, aims to enhance the lives of at-risk youth through funding and support for creative community initiatives.	Not published	$5K
Organizations Engaged in the Delivery of Health Services or Public Health Education and Information Grant The Bennie & Martha Benjamin · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation offers grants up to $5,000 for organizations engaged in health services or public health education in the U.S. Virgin Islands.	Not published	Up to $5K
ILCHF Funding Inquiries Grant Illinois Children's Healthcare · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) aims to ensure every child in Illinois grows up healthy.	Not published	Up to $10K
Troy Community Foundation Grant North Woodward Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Troy Community Foundation Grant aims to empower residents of Troy, MI, focusing on community development through arts, health, youth, and beautification initiatives.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Mathews CF - Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mathews CF Community Impact Grants support local nonprofits to enhance cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational success, and health and wellness in Mathews County.	Not published	Varies
Medical Contributions Grant Sanofi Genzyme · Foundation Not published · Varies Sanofi Genzyme offers support for medical contributions aimed at Health Care Professionals and Scientific Experts, ensuring no direct benefits to the company.	Not published	Varies
Older Americans Act Title III-D (Health Promotion and Disease Prevention) Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc · Foundation Not published · $239K Supports health promotion and disease prevention programs for older adults	Not published	$239K
Professional Development Award Region 3 Network Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $2K The Professional Development Award aims to enhance the capabilities of individuals affiliated with Region 3 Network Member institutions.	Not published	$2K

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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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