Health Equity Innovation Fund Grant

Health Equity Innovation Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Humana Foundation
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Health Equity Innovation Fund, managed by the Humana Foundation, provides seed funding to organizations aimed at reducing health disparities. By focusing on innovative solutions, the Fund supports interventions that improve emotional health and nutrition for underserved populations. Launched in October 2022, it prioritizes high-risk, high-reward projects that can lead to sustainable improvements in health equity across diverse communities.

Overview

NOTE: The Health Equity Innovation Fund is currently open by invitation only. Organizations interested in connecting with the Humana Foundation to discuss opportunities within this commitment should complete the Contact us form. The Health Equity Innovation Fund provides seed funding for organizations working to eliminate barriers in health and health care. The Fund offers recipients an opportunity to test both interventions and solutions designed to address preventable, chronic diseases for populations facing inequity. Our goals We are identifying and scaling new solutions to eliminate barriers within our two focus areas: Creating healthy emotional connections as a vital part of our holistic approach to care. Shaping a healthier approach to nutrition that supports lifelong health and wellbeing. Our approach The Health Equity Innovation Fund takes a high-risk, high-reward approach to testing novel health equity interventions and solutions. Launched in October 2022, the Fund allows for strategic investments in equity projects across geographies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations must be one of the following: Recognized by and registered with the United States I.R.S. as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Accredited public or private pre-K - 12 schools or school districts or public or non-profit colleges and universities to which contributions are tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States

Ineligibility

These ineligible organizations may include, but are not limited to, the following: Organizations that do not comply with the Foundation’s anti-discrimination policy. The Humana Foundation will not knowingly provide support to organizations that discriminate against a person or group based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Organizations that provide benefits directly to Humana associates or their families, such as trips, tours, internships, tuition, event tickets, parking privileges, club dues, products and services, or discounts on products or services. Religious organizations, unless the specific program is designated as non-denominational in nature and benefits a broad range of the community (e.g., soup kitchen, homeless shelter). Note: religious organizations must go through a nomination process and be vetted by Humana Foundation. Gifts to entities classified as private foundations or Donor Advised Funds (contributions out of a Donor Advised Fund to an eligible organization as described above would be eligible for matching with donation receipt).