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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Freda Maytag Grace Crawford Trust Grant Freda Maytag Grace Crawford Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Freda Maytag Grace Crawford Trust Grant provides funding for charitable purposes aimed at improving health and education related to tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases in Colorado Springs, Colorado.	Not published	Varies
GF West Michigan Youth Programs Grant The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Gerber Foundation supports youth programs in West Michigan, focusing on projects benefiting children from birth to 18 years.	Not published	Up to $10K
Water's Cool @ School Smile 180 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Education (CA) California Highway Patrol · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Education in California aims to support community-based initiatives that enhance public awareness about alcohol and drug-impaired driving.	Not published	Up to $500K
WayFinder Innovation Grant United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The WayFinder Innovation Grant program encourages local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to develop new and innovative approaches to health and human services challenges in central Oklahoma.	Not published	Up to $250K
Helen and George Medich and Medich Family Scholarship for Global Health Education Grant Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Helen and George Medich and Medich Family Scholarship for Global Health Education, funded by the BayCare Clinic Foundation, supports UWSMPH Medical Students in the WARM program at Aurora BayCare Medical Center.	Not published	Up to $2K
Large Scale Projects - Ending the Smoking Epidemic by Advancing Global Research for Innovative Smoking Cessation Global Action to End Smoking Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Consistent with its charitable mission, Global Action to End Smoking (GA) seeks research grant proposals that aim to fill scientific gaps and identify new solutions that help individual smokers quit cigarettes.	Not published	Varies
IPNA World Kidney Day Award International Pediatric Nephrology Assn Nationwide Children's Ctr for Faculty DE · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NRP Human Factors or Education Grant American Academy of Pediatrics · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The NRP Human Factors or Education Grant aims to enhance neonatal care in delivery rooms by addressing key gaps in resuscitation practices.	Not published	Up to $15K
Rethink Your Drink Grant Program Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our home – the state of Iowa – has over 3 million people. And not all of them have the same access to good oral health care.	Not published	Varies
Outreach and Education NOFA Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The Department awards grants from State appropriations, federal awards, and other funding sources.	Not published	Varies
Dealer.com Community Partnership Grant Dealer.com by Cox Automotive · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dealer.com Community Partnership Grant supports initiatives that create meaningful community impact, aligned with Cox's values.	Not published	Varies
OMYF Micro Grants Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, aims to support small organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth in Central Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
First Horizon Foundation Grant (Louisiana) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation Grant aims to enhance communities in Louisiana through targeted contributions in arts, education, environment, financial literacy, and health.	Not published	Varies
FDC Foundation Grant FDC Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FDC Foundation, established in 2008, is a private non-profit dedicated to providing grants to 501(c)(3) public charities across three main areas: Health & Nutrition, Education, and Housing.	Not published	Varies
Chicago White Sox Grant Chicago White Sox Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago White Sox Grant aims to improve the lives of Chicago's underserved communities through funding for programs in child abuse prevention, health and wellness, youth education, and cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Grant Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (Cust) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation provides annual grants to support charitable organizations that align with its mission to enhance community health, education, and recreation.	Not published	$5K – $15K
DHS Community Outreach Grant (COVID-19 Vaccination) Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.1 million in grants awarded to organizations across the state.	Not published	$100K
Community Grants United Way of Calhoun County · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Way of Calhoun County offers funding to nonprofit community organizations providing services and programs to residents of Calhoun County. The organization has been investing in the community for over 60 years.	Not published	Varies
Master of Public Health Summer Practicum Grant John Muir Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The Master of Public Health Summer Practicum offers UC Berkeley students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health.	Not published	Varies
AAFP Foundation: Family Medicine Chapter Alliance Chapter Engagement Grants American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 The AAFP Foundation offers Family Medicine Chapter Engagement Grants to support the philanthropic initiatives of its constituent chapters.	Not published	$750
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for NIEHS Worker Training Program’s Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45 – Clinical Trials Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $6,000,000 total The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS ) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the NIEHS Worker Training Program’s Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety…	Forecast	$6,000,000 total
Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: Health Care Sector Training Grants Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · $5K – $400K The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants provide essential funding for health care sector training, supporting projects that enhance collaboration between businesses and workforce partners.	Not published	$5K – $400K
Arts and Health Grant ( previously called Project Grants in Healthcare) Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Arts and Health Grant, previously known as Project Grants in Healthcare, supports non-clinical art programs aimed at enhancing individual and community health.	Not published	Up to $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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