Healthcare Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 3,902 active healthcare grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What healthcare grants are open right now?

NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Rural Health Association Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program, offered by…

Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Health Transformation Pharmacy Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Overview…

Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Overview: RHTP is a multi-year federal investment to strengthen rural health care across Alaska. Geographic Scope: Alaska (statewide) Focus Areas: -…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $272,174,856 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary Overview Note: 1) Letter…

Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $45,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Rural Hospital Capital…

Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $25,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Rural Hospital Planning…

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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