Grants for Heart Disease

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 125 active grants for heart disease in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 63 list an award amount, with a median of $70K.

Grants tracked: 125; from 74 funders
Median award: $70K; middle half $15K–$216K
Total listed funding: $16.2M; across 63 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 8 with a published date

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Innovative Project Award American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The purpose of the Innovative Project Award is to support highly innovative, high-impact research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the field of cardiovascular and/or…	Not published	Varies
Corporate Giving Program: Health Equity in Cardiovascular Disease Grant Cytokinetics · Foundation Not published · Varies The Corporate Giving Program by Cytokinetics focuses on health equity in cardiovascular disease, targeting underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
RFP: Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) on Earlier Detection and Delaying Progression of Valvular Heart Disease Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4.4M The American Heart Association is seeking proposals for the RFP: Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) focused on the earlier detection and progression delay of Valvular Heart Disease (VHD).	Not published	Up to $4.4M
Scholarship for Researchers Committed to Advancing CHD Research Children's Heart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for researchers committed to advancing congenital heart defect (CHD) research.	Not published	Varies
Joseph Durda Foundation Grant The Joseph Durda Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph Durda Foundation, established in 1989, prioritizes charitable giving to alleviate poverty, support orphans, and assist disabled individuals.	Not published	Varies
MacKenzie Foundation Grant Scott R Mackenzie Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation offers grants to support innovative genetic research aimed at advancing cures for diseases like cancer, diabetes, lung, and heart diseases.	Not published	Varies
Patient Assistance Fund Have a Heart Save a Heart · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund appears to be in development with additional details to be announced.	Not published	Varies
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Grant Program State of Rhode Island Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $5K The Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, initiated by the Rhode Island Department of Health, aims to empower individuals in managing their cardiovascular health through a virtual or in-person Healthy Heart Ambassador program.	Not published	Up to $5K
Richard A. Elias, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Miami Heart Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Scholarship fund established in honor of Dr. Richard A. Elias, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee who is now an Honorary Trustee.	Not published	$30K
C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust Grant Strobel C Edward & Edith Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust Grant aims to support conservation and health-related initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	$5K – $10K
ABC/J&J MedTech Scholarship (Medical Students) Association of Black Cardiologists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABC/J&J MedTech Scholarship (established 2022 with Johnson & Johnson MedTech) adds ten annual awards for medical students, part of ABC's total medical-student scholarship program of fifteen awards and $125,000/year.	Not published	Varies
Children's Heart Foundation / Mend a Heart Foundation Research Award Children's Heart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Children's Heart Foundation, partnering with the Mend a Heart Foundation, issues an RFA for the Mend a Heart Foundation Award — $100,000 per year for two years — supporting research focused on adult congenital heart disease and the…	Not published	Up to $100K
Student Scholarships in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The American Heart Association offers $2,000 scholarships for students researching cerebrovascular disease and stroke. These funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, established in 2017, supports Texas charitable organizations in areas such as medical research for serious conditions, education for children with disabilities, and promoting fine arts.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: Heterogeneity in Women American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicant institutions MUST be AREA eligible (as defined by the NIH) or partner with an AREA eligible institution.	Not published	Varies
CVRF-MA Family SCCT Best Abstract Award Cardiovascular Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K This award recognizes the best abstract presentation at SCCT (Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography) conferences. The award honors outstanding research that advances cardiovascular imaging and treatment methodologies.	Not published	$5K
Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation: Technology Grant Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation's Technology Grant aims to improve pediatric heart care outcomes through innovative collaborations.	Not published	Varies
Patient Assistance Fund Jayden DeLuca Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Patient Assistance Fund is dedicated to supporting families with financial support due to complications related to congenital heart disease (CHD).	Not published	Up to $2K
AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) aims to bolster cardiovascular and brain health research at smaller educational institutions that lack significant NIH funding.	Not published	Up to $200K
Zoll Foundation Grant Zoll Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zoll Foundation Grant provides essential funding for innovative research aimed at improving care for patients with serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.	Not published	Varies
HeartConnect Grant Program Heartgift Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HeartConnect Grant Program aims to enhance global access to cardiac care for children with congenital heart defects.	Not published	Varies
FWW: Research Award Grant The Foundation for Women's Wellness · Foundation Not published · Varies The FWW Research Award supports innovative, short-term studies aimed at enhancing women's health, particularly in areas such as cardiovascular disease, female cancers, and hormonal impact on health.	Not published	Varies
Community-Drive Outreach for Hypertension Management and Diabetes Prevention Short Term Project Funding Opportunity Grant State of Rhode Island Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $5K The Rhode Island Department of Health is offering a Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity aimed at promoting hypertension management and diabetes prevention in Providence communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
PulsePoint Grant Competition (Citizen CPR Foundation Partnership) Pulsepoint Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K Awards recognize communities that demonstrate: The competition was announced in June 2017 as a first-of-its-kind grant opportunity.	Not published	$20K

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About grants for heart disease

Heart disease grants fund cardiovascular research, prevention programs, and community initiatives to reduce heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association is the leading nonprofit funder of cardiovascular research and also runs community programs, while the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at NIH is the primary federal funder. Grants support everything from basic science and clinical research to community-based wellness and risk-reduction efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for heart disease award?

Of the 125 grants for heart disease Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 63 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $70K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $216K. The largest is $4.4M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for heart disease?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Heart Association Inc (21), Additional Ventures Foundation (5), Children's Heart Foundation (5), Community Giving Foundation (4), and National Institutes of Health (4). In all, 74 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for heart disease due?

Of 125 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 8 have a published upcoming deadline, 30 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 82 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for heart disease programs?

Funding supports cardiovascular research, prevention and risk-reduction programs, community wellness initiatives, and patient education. The American Heart Association funds research projects nationwide and offers Community Impact Grants for community-based cardiovascular health promotion. Federal research funding comes primarily through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at NIH.

Who funds heart disease research and prevention?

The American Heart Association is the largest nonprofit funder of cardiovascular research and has supported tens of thousands of research projects since 1949, while also funding community programs. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at NIH is the dominant federal funder. The American Heart Association has also partnered with funders such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on community-driven research to reduce health inequities.

Can community organizations get heart disease grants, or only researchers?

Both can. Researchers and institutions compete for cardiovascular research grants, while community organizations, schools, and health departments are eligible for community-focused funding like American Heart Association Community Impact Grants, which support wellness and prevention programs rather than individual applicants. Identify whether your work is research or community programming, since the funders and eligibility rules differ.

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