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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Abbvie Parkinson’s Disease Grant AbbVie Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K The Abbvie Parkinson’s Disease Grant aims to enhance the understanding and management of subcutaneous infusion therapies for advanced Parkinson’s disease.	Not published	$250K
South Dakota Dental Association Grants South Dakota Dental Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The South Dakota Dental Association Grants aim to enhance oral health in South Dakota through financial support for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K
Bayer US: Medical Educational Grants - Cardiovascular and Renal - Stroke Prevention Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bayer US Medical Educational Grants focus on improving patient care through funding educational programs in various medical fields, including stroke prevention.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund Ipas · Foundation Not published · Varies Ipas's COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund supports innovative, fast-moving work to address barriers to abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund supports projects that respond to the pandemic's impact on reproductive health services.	Not published	Varies
Halt Cancer at X Grant Program: Community Grants Montana Equestrian Events Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Halt Cancer at X (“HC@X”) is an Initiative founded by Sarah Broussard in loving memory of her mother, Rebecca Chaney Broussard, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010.	Not published	Varies
Vela Foundation Grant The Vela Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vela Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on improving nutrition and wellness in underserved communities, particularly those with annual budgets under $5 million.	Not published	Varies
Increasing Campus Vaccine Coverage (ICVC) Grant Program American College Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $20K	Not published	$15K – $20K
FS Foundation Grant: Building for Better Belonging The FS Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The FS Foundation Grant: Building for Better Belonging supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $5 million, aiming to enhance the lives of individuals with profound functional limitations.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Grant Program Greater Boston Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism Grant Program supports innovative education, prevention, and research initiatives targeting alcohol and drug use disorders.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Hand to Hand Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Hand to Hand Grant aims to empower women and girls in San Diego County by funding programs that enhance education, job training, mentoring, and health initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $49K The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges.	Not published	$49K
Clinical Sports Medicine Endowment: Clinician Research Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Clinical Sports Medicine Endowment: Clinician Research Grant, offered by the American College of Sports Medicine, aims to advance clinical research in sports medicine.	Not published	$5K
DDAF Oral Health Education Grants Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $30K The DDAF Oral Health Education Grants aim to enhance oral health awareness among underserved Arkansas residents through community partnerships.	Not published	$3K – $30K
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $1.4M 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 $1.4M
Clinician Membership – Free CME (Select States) Foundation for Children with Neuroimmune · Foundation Not published · Varies Free membership program for clinicians in select states/areas providing exclusive access to on-demand CME content, digital PANS guides, expert consultation panels, and additional resources.	Not published	Varies
IMPACT Grants Arizona Dental Insurance Service Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K	Not published	$50K – $100K
Healthy Family Lifestyles Illinois NOFO Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · $20K The Healthy Family Lifestyles pilot program in Peoria, Illinois aims to improve community health by funding an organization to implement a CDC-approved initiative.	Not published	$20K
The Women's Fund of Central Ohio Grants Women's Fund of Central Ohio · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Fund of Central Ohio supports organizations that empower women and girls through various initiatives, including civic engagement, health education, leadership development, and economic security.	Not published	Varies
Eberly Foundation Grant The Eberly Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eberly Foundation Grant focuses on supporting local students in their educational pursuits beyond high school.	Not published	Varies
Bayer US: Medical Educational Grants - Radiology Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Bayer US offers Medical Educational Grants in Radiology aimed at improving patient care through educational programs.	Not published	Varies
Creating- Arts & Community Health Grant Horizon Charitable Foundation Inc DBA Horizon Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is launching the 2025 Arts & Community Health Grant to promote art's role in enhancing community health.	Not published	Up to $25K
Partner Grants (Community Health & Preventative Care) Donate Life Foundation · Foundation Not published · $210K Grants supporting partner organizations committed to decreasing the need for transplants through preventative health measures and supporting recipients by ensuring access to care and resources.	Not published	$210K
PCHF: Health Education Mini-Grant Program Phoenixville Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We work to improve the health and quality of life for all people in the greater Phoenixville region by increasing equitable access to quality health and human services and promoting healthy communities through grantmaking and collaboration…	Not published	Varies
Research and Educational Grants Conn Breast Health Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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