Strengthening Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI) - BI Cares Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Boehringer Ingelheim's…
Healthcare Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,906 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.
What healthcare grants are open right now?
Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $4,393,779 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The…
Stringfellow Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Stringfellow Health Fund Grant…
Overview Fellowship Scholarships The Stryker Fellowship Scholarship, supported by a grant from Stryker, supports AOFAS-affiliated orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship training programs by enhancing…
Student Loan Repayment Grant Funder: Project MedSend Website: medsend.org Geographic Scope: United States Overview Project MedSend provides student loan repayment grants to qualified healthcare…
Student Nurse of the Year Award Overview: Recognizes an outstanding student nurse who exemplifies compassion, exceptional promise in clinical expertise, and academic achievement—the underpinnings of…
Student Nurse of the Year Award Funder: Illinois Nurses Foundation / ANA-Illinois Geographic Scope: Illinois Program Description: The Student Nurse of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding student…
Student Nurse Residency Program Funder: Regional Medical Center (RMC Health System) Geographic Scope: Anniston, Alabama Purpose: Provides nursing students with hands-on training and mentorship during…
Student Volunteer Program Overview: A funded program that gives high school students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare while providing services to Backus Hospital patients and staff.…
Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperability Program (SUD PIP) Overview: Provides funding to qualifying providers to help them deploy or upgrade electronic health record technology. Sponsors:…
Sullivan-Walsh Scholarship Fund - Barbara P. Sullivan Memorial Nursing Assistant Scholarship Funder: German Centre (Deutsches Altenheim Foundation Inc) Program Status: Active (2024-2025 recipients…
Sullivan-Walsh Scholarship Fund - Mary Ellen Walsh Honorary Nursing Assistant Scholarship Funder: German Centre (Deutsches Altenheim Foundation Inc) Program Status: Active (2024-2025 recipients…
Summer Health Care Internship Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Summer Health Care Internship…
Summer Internship Program Funder: Health Center Foundation (Sidney Regional Medical Center) Location: Sidney, Nebraska (Cheyenne County) Contact: Julie Shoemaker at 308-254-5825 x1608 Program…
Summer Internship Program Funder: Health Center Foundation (HCF) at Sidney Regional Medical Center Geographic Scope: Sidney, Nebraska and surrounding region in the Nebraska panhandle Program…
Summer Student Research Program Program Dates: June 15 - August 7 (annual) Geographic Scope: Hawaii Pacific Health facilities Overview: Since 1986, this unique program partners clinical research…
Summit League Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: THE SUMMIT LEAGUE Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Summit League Community Giving Grant,…
Sun Life’s Health Access Heroes Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sun Life Financial Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Sun Life’s Health Access Grant Program…
Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition BSN Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Suncoast…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _The Sunderland Foundation is currently undergoing a strategic review and is not accepting grant applications or proposals at this time._ * _Updated application guidelines 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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