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 federal 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
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily

What healthcare grants are open right now?

Scheidel Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Integrative Cancer Care Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scheidel Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Scheidel Foundation offers Integrative Cancer Care Grants aimed at enhancing the…

Varies (historical grants range from ~$20,000-$50,000+ per project)
CABARRUS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Internal Grants Program Funder: Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation Mission: To provide funding for equipment, programs, and projects that enhance patient care at Atrium Health Cabarrus (formerly…

American Respiratory Care Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

International Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The International Fellowship, offered by the American Respiratory…

THE PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

International Fund for Christian Science Nursing (IFCSN) Funder: The Principle Foundation (Overland Park, KS) Mission: Provides financial support to individuals who have chosen Christian Science…

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS) Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December…

Intuitive Surgical · Rolling / Open Foundation

Intuitive Foundation: Clinical Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Intuitive Surgical Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Intuitive Foundation is offering Clinical…

THE ANESTHESIA PATIENT SAFETY FOUNDATION · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) Grants Funder: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Program Objective: Stimulate and fund studies that will clearly improve patient safety and lead to…

Emergency Medicine Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Investigator Initiated Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emergency Medicine Foundation Amount: US $250,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The EMF Investigator Initiated Research Grant…

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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