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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Usibelli Foundation Grant The Usibelli Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Usibelli Foundation, established in 1991, offers grants to support local non-profit organizations in areas such as education, health, youth programs, the arts, and civic activities.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Women of the Southern Tier Grants Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier grants support programs aimed at empowering girls and women through education and health initiatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
Bayer Fund: Health & Wellness Grant Program Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bayer Fund Health & Wellness Grant Program aims to support organizations that provide education and resources for patients and caregivers facing cancer and cardiovascular diseases.	Not published	Varies
New Horizons Grants Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation recognizes the need to foster innovation as means of improving health and wellbeing in Louisiana.	Not published	Varies
KHF Sponsorship Request Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Kansas Health Foundation accepts requests for sponsorships to support events, initiatives, or efforts that align with the foundation's mission and strategies. Organizations can fill out a form on the sponsorship request page to apply.	Rolling	Varies
Washington County Community Foundation Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Washington County Community Foundation, a part of the East Tennessee Foundation, focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $60K The Youth Advisory Council of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards grants to support youth-focused initiatives and community programs.	Not published	$3K – $60K
Florida Health Literacy Grants Florida Literacy Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Florida Health Literacy Initiative, managed by the Florida Literacy Coalition and funded by the Florida Blue Foundation, aims to enhance health literacy among Florida's residents.	Not published	Up to $5K
MFF SNAP-Ed Community Impact Grants - RFA (Request for Applications) Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RFA option allows applicants to deliver a locally-relevant packaged program to identified populations in selected settings. Applicants will collaboratively design the program with MFF.	Not published	Varies
Impact100 Southern Indiana Grant IMPACT100 Southern Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K Impact100 Southern Indiana invites nonprofit organizations serving Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties to apply for a grant aimed at fostering transformational change.	Not published	Up to $140K
Wayne & Pike County Grant Program United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The Wayne & Pike County Grant Program, administered by the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, supports non-profit, 501(c)(3) health and human service organizations that provide vital, in-person services.	Not published	$500 – $4K
Healthy Living Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K The Culpeper Wellness Foundation established the Healthy Living Grants program in 2015 to support local organizations in their work to improve health and wellness in the community.	Not published	$120K
Eye Center Foundation Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Suffolk Foundation: Community Impact Grants Suffolk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Suffolk Foundation's Community Impact Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia, focusing on local projects in health, education, arts, and more.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Disease Burden on the Pediatric Population Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K Pfizer's competitive grant program aims to support educational initiatives addressing the burden of COVID-19 in the pediatric population, particularly those at high risk.	Not published	Up to $45K
TU27 Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program (TUPCP) at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is a state-administered program that receives funding from the CDC, state general revenue funds, and other grant funding sources.	Not published	$30K
SS27 Sickle Cell Statewide Family Support Initiative Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K – $90K The Ohio Department of Health’s mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans by transforming the state’s public health system through unique partnerships and funding streams; addressing the community conditions and…	Not published	$30K – $90K
Community-Driven Design Grants Program San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K A partnership between World Design Capital 2024 and the City of San Diego offering multiple funding categories for publicly accessible programs, projects, events, and festivals that align with WDC 2024 Focus Areas.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Equinox Foundation Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Equinox Foundation, in collaboration with Innovia Foundation, offers grants to benefit the communities of Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provide oversight and assistance to local health department TB programs	Not published	Varies
Anna Krueger Fridley Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anna Krueger Fridley Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports Montana residents pursuing degrees in Home Economics-related fields such as Community Health and Family Sciences.	Not published	Varies
BCBSMS Foundation Grant Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation provides targeted grant funding to enhance health and well-being for Mississippians.	Not published	Varies
Opioid Response - Opioid and Stimulant Use Education and Outreach in 2S/LGBTQIA + Communities (CA) Grant California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Opioid Response initiative aims to enhance education and outreach on opioid and stimulant use within 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities in California, which are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders.	Not published	Up to $400K
Alabama Nurses Foundation Community Grants Alabama Nurses Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alabama Nurses Foundation now offers community grants to support innovative health initiatives across Alabama. This represents an expansion of ANF's funding programs beyond scholarships.	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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