Dr. Carol J. Chrisman Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Dr. Carol J. Chrisman Nursing Scholarship,…
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.
What healthcare grants are open right now?
Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen…
Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy of Periodontology Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2024 Summary The Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award,…
Dr. Dana Mattix Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Tuscola, Illinois Eligibility: For a student pursuing a career in health services Award Type: Scholarship for graduating seniors from Tuscola…
Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Dr. Dorothy Brooten…
Dr. Edmund A. Steenburg Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE) Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Dr. Edmund A. Steenburg Memorial…
Dr. Ehler H. Eiskamp Endowed Scholarship Funder: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Geographic Scope: Pajaro Valley, California Eligibility: - Students of Cabrillo College's Allied Health…
Dr. Elizabeth Kinion Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Dr. Elizabeth Kinion Nursing Scholarship, offered by Montana…
Dr. Eric J. Maybach Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dr. Eric J. The next…
Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Solano Community Foundation Amount: US $1,400 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial…
Dr. Eugene P. Mohan Medical Assistance Fund Status: Active (established 2019) Geographic Scope: Global, with focus on Africa and India Focus Areas: Medical assistance and healthcare support for those…
Dr. Fernando A. Guerra Public Health Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Dr. Fernando A. Guerra…
Dr. Frederick B. Brown Medical School Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dr. Frederick B.…
Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Grant - Under $5000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026…
Dr. Glenn Neil Love Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Dr. Glenn Neil Love Medical Scholarship,…
Dr. Harry A. and Mary G. Crecelius Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Dr. Harry A. and Mary G. Crecelius Medical…
Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant…
Dr. Horacio R. Villarreal Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Dr. Horacio R.…
Dr. James & Juanita Kane Scholarship Funder: Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation Overview: The Foundation has offered this scholarship since 2006 and has distributed a total of $122,845 to date. The…
Dr. James & Juanita Kane Scholarship Overview: The Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation offers the Dr. James & Juanita Kane Scholarship to support students and staff pursuing careers in rural…
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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