Healthcare Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,950 active healthcare grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 98 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,715 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 3,950; from 2,344 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $5,000–$80K
Total listed funding: $369.3M; across 1,715 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 82; 233 with a published date

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DVLF General Grants Delaware Valley Legacy Fund · Foundation ~October · Varies The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) provides critical funding annually to organizations working on the front lines to address the emerging needs of the region's LGBTQ+ community.	~October	Varies
Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD · Federal Oct 26, 2026 · $100K – $300K The purpose of component A (8-11 awardees) of this NOFO is to collect high-quality longitudinal data on children and adults with spina bifida (SB) who receive care in specialized spina bifida clinics participating in the National Spina…	Oct 26, 2026	$100K – $300K
Children's Health Grants Cullen Children's Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies	~October	Varies
Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program Department of Health Care Services · State Oct 26, 2026 · $50M – $70M The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program to make relationship-centered, family-focused behavioral health care a routine and accessible component of pediatric services throughout…	Oct 26, 2026	$50M – $70M
Cullen Children's Foundation Grants Cullen Children's Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies The Cullen Children's Foundation awards grants each year to organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The ongoing grant program focuses on helping children with healthcare challenges, with an emphasis on cancer.	~October	Varies
HeartConnect Program Heartgift Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies The HeartConnect Program expands HeartGift's mission to increase global access to life-saving cardiac care for children with congenital heart defects and limited access to treatment.	~October	Varies
HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 30, 2026 · Varies The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will support a phased mechanistic clinical research program focusing on understudied biological mechanisms…	Oct 30, 2026	Varies
Rural Residency Training Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Funds rural medical residency programs in primary care specialties including family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, geriatrics, psychiatry, and postdoctoral psychology.	Oct 30, 2026	Varies
Rural Clinical Rotations Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Grant program supporting clinical training rotations in rural Minnesota settings.	Oct 30, 2026	Varies
Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen · Foundation ~October · Average grant $1,000–$5,000 The Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation, established in 1980, provides grants primarily to charitable organizations in metro Atlanta.	~October	Average grant $1,000–$5,000
The Bews Foundation Grants The Bews Foundation · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · More than US $10,000 The Bews Foundation Grants support charitable organizations in Idaho's Treasure Valley, focusing on various sectors including education, health, community enhancement, and the arts.	Oct 31, 2026	More than US $10,000
Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Sma Healthcare Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $2K The Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 to support local students pursuing a healthcare degree with a focus on behavioral health.	~October	$2K
Funded Partner Grants (RFP) North Texas Area United Way Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies North Texas Area United Way (NTAUW) invites local nonprofits to apply annually for funding through the RFP (Request for Proposal) grant application process.	~October	Varies
Clinical Impact in Geriatrics Award Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies Seeks to recognize one APTA Geriatric Member for outstanding clinical practice in a geriatric health care setting.	~October	Varies
VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation · Foundation ~October · $2K – $4K Support early stage investigators conducting relevant research projects in macular and retinal disease and encourage a career devoted to retinal disease and research.	~October	$2K – $4K
Patient Assistance Grant Program GRIN2B Foundation · Foundation ~November · $2K – $5K The GRIN2B Foundation Patient Assistance Grant Program provides financial support to families of patients with GRIN2B-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders to access medical equipment, therapies, and devices not covered by insurance.	~November	$2K – $5K
Community Grants (Community Foundation of West Alabama) Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for arts and humanities, children and youth, education, elder care, environment, health and medicine, recreation and social welfare.	Nov 1, 2026	Varies
CHC Grants Children's Healthcare Charity Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies	~November	Varies
Connecticut Health Foundation Program Grants Connecticut Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · $25K – $150K The Connecticut Health Foundation Program Grants support projects aimed at improving health equity for people of color.	Nov 1, 2026	$25K – $150K
Community Health Grants Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (TN) funds 501(c)(3) organizations for one-year, health-impact projects in its six-county service area, with two deadlines each year: May 1 and November 1.	Nov 1, 2026	Varies
Community Grants Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Trust · Foundation ~November · $700 – $15K The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County.	~November	$700 – $15K
Community Grants Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for charitable purposes to benefit communities in the West Alabama area. Grants may be made for the following charitable purposes: Ordinarily, they do not make grants for:	Nov 1, 2026	Varies
GLCF: Plymale Foundation Grant Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $1K – $15K The Plymale Foundation Grant, established by Robert E. Plymale in 1963 and now part of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Campbell County and surrounding areas.	~November	$1K – $15K
Trusler Foundation Grants Emporia Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 2, 2026 · From $10K The Trusler Foundation, established in 1957 by Harold and Irene Trusler, provides significant financial support for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes in Lyon, Chase, and Coffey counties.	Nov 2, 2026	From $10K

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Healthcare grants for nonprofits by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 82 2%
Upcoming date published: 233 6%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 726 18%
No deadline published: 2,909 74%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 233 grants with a published date, by quarter.

36%

Jan–Mar

16%

Apr–Jun

Jul–Sep

43%

Oct–Dec

Funders with the most active healthcare grants for nonprofits

National Institutes of Health 44 active
The Pfizer Foundation Inc 42 active
Minnesota Department of Health 41 active
Montana State University 31 active
State of New Jersey Department of Health 28 active
Hawaii Community Foundation 21 active

2,344 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 3,950 active healthcare grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 9, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 36 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About healthcare grants

Healthcare grants support nonprofits, clinics, and community organizations working to expand access to care, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the health workforce. The largest funding streams come from federal agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alongside national philanthropies like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. These grants typically fund direct service delivery, capacity building, workforce training, and applied research.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do healthcare grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 3,950 healthcare grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 1,715 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $80K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most healthcare grants for nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (44), The Pfizer Foundation Inc (42), Minnesota Department of Health (41), Montana State University (31), and State of New Jersey Department of Health (28). In all, 2,344 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are healthcare grants for nonprofits due?

Of 3,950 grants listed, 82 accept applications on a rolling basis, 233 have a published upcoming deadline, 726 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,909 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% fall in October–December.

What types of healthcare grants are available?

Funding generally falls into a few categories: service-delivery grants that pay for direct patient care and clinic operations, capacity-building grants for facilities and workforce, research grants studying treatments and outcomes, and program grants for prevention and outreach. HRSA, for example, funds federally qualified health centers and rural health programs, while NIH and CDC fund research and population-health initiatives. Many opportunities prioritize organizations serving medically underserved areas and populations.

Who funds healthcare programs in the United States?

Federal agencies are the largest source: HRSA supports community health centers and the health workforce, NIH funds biomedical and health-services research, and the CDC funds prevention and public-health programs. On the philanthropic side, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the nation's largest foundation focused exclusively on health, and regional health-conversion foundations and corporate funders also support local healthcare initiatives. Eligibility usually centers on public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

How do I find healthcare grants my organization is eligible for?

Start by identifying whether your work is service delivery, research, or capacity building, since funders specialize. Federal opportunities are posted on Grants.gov and on agency sites like HRSA's "Find Grant Funding" tool, while foundation grants are listed on funder websites. Confirm eligibility requirements before investing time, as many programs restrict applicants to nonprofits, public entities, or organizations operating in designated underserved areas.

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