Healthcare Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated June 19, 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.

3,902 grants
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What healthcare grants are open right now?

Varies by recipient
TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Education Scholarship Funder: Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF), operating as Touchstone Foundation Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, PA only Program Overview: LOHF provides…

Varies by recipient
TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Education Scholarship Funder: Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF), operating under Touchstone Foundation Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania only Program Focus: …

Approximately US $1,000
SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nurse Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samaritan Health Services Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview About Samaritan Health Services We’re…

Up to 85% of loan principal and interest cancellation
NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE OF NURSING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Purpose: To help address the growing demand for qualified nursing faculty by providing financial support…

ANA-Illinois · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Nurse Influencer Award Overview: Recognizes an exemplary nurse who has influenced the science of nursing practice or care delivery system, a group/community/population (patient or other care…

Illinois Nurses Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Influencer Award Funder: Illinois Nurses Foundation / ANA-Illinois Geographic Scope: Illinois and beyond (local, regional, or national level) Program Description: The Nurse Influencer Award…

IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Manager Leadership Workshop Purpose: Interactive professional development for current and aspiring nurse leaders Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Areas: - Advocacy - Communication - Fiscal…

Frederick Health Hospital Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Residency Program Organization: Frederick Health Hospital Inc Geographic Scope: Frederick County, MD Program Duration: 12 months Overview: Frederick Health offers a 12-month nurse residency…

NURSES HOUSE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Nurses House Inc. Grant Program Organization: Nurses House Inc. (NY, US) Website: nurseshouse.org Contact Information: - Address: 22 Century Hill Dr, Suite 101, Latham, NY 12110 - Phone: 518-240-8008…

CHARTERCARE FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Nursing & Continuing Medical Education Scholarships Purpose: Provides scholarships to Rhode Island residents pursuing healthcare careers with a focus on nursing and medical education. Geographic…

TRI-CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Degree Funding Funder: Tri-City Hospital Foundation Focus Area: Women's Health Education Purpose: Providing education opportunities to women in the health field; helping ensure education…

HANNIBAL REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Education Assistance Program Funder: Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc (Missouri, US) Overview Hannibal Regional is thrilled to invest in future nurses by assisting in paying for…

SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Excellence Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samaritan Health Services Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview About Samaritan Health Services We’re a…

GINA ROSE MONTALTO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship Funder: Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation, Inc. Purpose: Award scholarship(s) to nursing students Background: Gina Rose Montalto was a victim of the mass shooting at Marjory…

Full tuition and fees or room and board, plus $1,200 book allowance per year and monthly tax-free stipend
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship (Army ROTC) Funder: Henderson State University / U.S. Army ROTC Program Type: Merit-based nursing scholarship for qualified individuals Geographic Scope: Henderson State…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship for NCW Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of NCW is a…

LIVING BRANCHES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship Fund Overview: This fund provides scholarships to team members interested in furthering their education in nursing. Funder: Living Branches Foundation Geographic Scope: Living…

SOUDERTON MENNONITE HOMES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship Fund Overview: This fund provides scholarships to team members interested in furthering their education in nursing. Focus Areas: Nursing education for Living Branches team members…

Deaconess Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deaconess Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Deaconess Foundation offers Nursing Scholarship Grants…

AHC Community Health Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarships Funder: Augusta Health Foundation (VA, US) Geographic Scope: Virginia Focus Areas: Professional development and education for nurses Overview Augusta Health values skilled and…

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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