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 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?

$10,000 - $200,000+
Virginia Health Care Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Health Access Grants Geographic Scope: Virginia Purpose: Most VHCF grants work to increase access to healthcare for uninsured Virginians and those who live in areas with limited access to care.…

THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health and Environmental Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Health and Environmental Justice…

THE AVISTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health and Human Service Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Avista Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Avista Foundation offers funding to non-profit organizations that…

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Applications Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Scientific Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Boston Scientific Foundation focuses on improving health and educational…

$100,000 Minimum
WORLD OF CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Health Award Award Amount: $100,000 minimum grant Purpose: Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. Target…

Western Missouri Medical Center · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Health Care Career Scholarship Funder: Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Auxiliary Geographic Scope: Local students in the WMMC service area Focus Areas: Healthcare education - students pursuing…

$500,000 total (distributed)
OREGON WORKER RELIEF · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Health Care Interpreters Fund Status: CLOSED - Stopped accepting applications on September 30, 2023 Geographic Scope: Oregon Focus Areas: COVID-relief payments for health care interpreters Overview:…

US $25,000 - US $50,000
Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Care Workplace Safety Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Health Care Workplace Safety Grant…

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Career Scholarships Funder: Community Hospital Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Nebraska and surrounding areas Focus Areas: Healthcare education in multiple disciplines Eligible Fields of…

California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025…

10000 DEGREES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Careers Scholarship of Sonoma County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 10000 DEGREES Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Health Careers Scholarship of Sonoma County, administered by 10,000…

SENIOR SERVICES FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Center Funds Purpose: Provide special programs, equipment, and amenities for residents in the Health Centers or Assisted Living in Sequoia Living's continuing care retirement communities.…

FAMILIES USA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Health Equity Academy in System Transformation Organization: Families USA Foundation Inc Program Type: Developmental fellowship for health care providers Overview: A 10-month unpaid fellowship…

AARP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Health Equity and Nursing Innovations Fund Projects offer innovative solutions that create systemic change, strengthen and diversify the nursing workforce, expand nurse recruitment and…

US $50,000 - US $1,000,000
Missouri Foundation for Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Equity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Foundation for Health Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Health Equity Fund Grant supports…

Humana Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health Equity Innovation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humana Foundation Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Health Equity Innovation Fund, managed by the Humana Foundation, provides seed…

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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