Healthcare Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated June 21, 2026

There are currently 3,902 active healthcare grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What healthcare grants are open right now?

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry M. Speed Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Jerry M. Speed Memorial Scholarship,…

JESSE PARKER WILLIAMS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Grant aims to foster a…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Susitna and Caswell region, Alaska Total Available Funding: Approximately $12,000 per year Focus Areas: -…

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Jewish Fund for Human Needs (JFHN) Overview: The Jewish Fund for Human Needs works to fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah (the obligation to do righteous acts) by awarding small grants to non-Jewish…

THE JEWISH FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jewish Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Fund Inc. Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Jewish Fund Grants prioritize improving the health and welfare of the Jewish community in…

Jewish Women's Federation of Southern New Jersey · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Women's Federation of Southern New Jersey Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Jewish Women's Foundation…

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION · April 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Jim and Louise Sutton Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Overview: Nursing scholarship in memory of Jim and Louise Sutton, honoring Louise's lifelong commitment to patient care as a dedicated…

JIM B COOPER & LILLIAN F COOPER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation…

COPPER SHORES COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jim Bogan Health Administration Scholarship Funder: Portage Health Foundation (operating as Copper Shores Community) Award Amount: $5,000 Geographic Scope: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon…

Junior League of Birmingham Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

JLB Grant Application Funder: Junior League of Birmingham Inc (AL, US) Geographic Scope: Birmingham, Alabama area Focus Areas: - Advancing Education & Culture - Improving Health & Well-being -…

The Junior League of Houston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

JLH: Community Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Junior League Of Houston Inc Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The JLH Community Assistance Grant supports projects in the greater Houston…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jo Douglass Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jo Douglass Nursing Scholarship Fund, established by Lima…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joan Bailey Merritt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Joan Bailey Merritt Scholarship, established by Mr. and Mrs.…

ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Basgen Scholarship Funder: Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization (Essentia Health) Geographic Scope: Duluth, Minnesota area Award Type: Scholarship for students pursuing healthcare careers…

ST MARY'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Basgen Scholarship Funder: Essentia Health Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization Geographic Scope: Duluth Area, Minnesota Program Description: An annual scholarship offered by the Duluth…

ESSENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Basgen Scholarship - Duluth Area Funder: Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization (Essentia Health Auxiliary) Focus Areas: Annual scholarship to support current or previous volunteers in…

Kansas Health Care Association Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Hamel Scholarship for Nurses Funder: Kansas Health Care Association (KHCA) Nurse Advisory Committee Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per scholarship grant Geographic Scope: Kansas Eligibility: -…

John Wood Community College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joanna Orr Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wood Community College Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Joanna Orr Memorial Scholarship, supported by the JWCC…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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