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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Abiomed Pre-Clinical Research Grants Abiomed Charitable Foundation Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Abiomed Pre-Clinical Research Grants support innovative studies that explore how Impella heart pumps can enhance patient outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Alfred Bove DAN Research Grant for Cardiac Health in Scuba Diving Divers Alert Network · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K Among divers, cardiac health remains an important risk factor.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Pilot Grants to Explore the Use of the American Heart Association Protein Binding Atlas to Discover Novel Protein Interactions American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The American Heart Association invites innovative pilot grant proposals to explore the Protein Binding Atlas for novel protein interactions.	Not published	Up to $100K
Heart Rhythm Society: Research Fellowship Scholarships Grant Heart Rhythm Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $82K The Heart Rhythm Society offers a competitive Research Fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology aimed at supporting post-doctoral researchers, including MDs, DOs, and PhDs.	Not published	$82K
Novel Artificial Intelligence Approaches to Advance Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular/Brain Health RFP American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Health Care Artificial Intelligence (AI, inclusive of robotic process automation, machine learning, and generative AI), has the potential to revolutionize biomedical research and health…	Not published	Varies
Healthy Lives: Biomedical Research Grant Program The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy Lives: Biomedical Research Grant Program, funded by The New York Community Trust, aims to enhance health services for New Yorkers, focusing on equitable care for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
W. B. & Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust Grants W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The W. B. & Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust provides grants for the study and treatment of cancer, heart disease, and infantile paralysis, specifically within Texas.	Not published	Varies
Ralph L. Sacco Scholars Program Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K The Ralph L. Sacco Scholars Program in Brain Health offers early career researchers a two-year mentored opportunity to advance brain health through innovative projects.	Not published	$150K
Joan K. Stout, RN Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Miami Heart Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K Provides highly qualified nurses with funds to defray tuition fees for advanced nursing education in the cardiovascular arena.	Not published	$15K
Cardiac Arrest Research Team (CART) Network RFP Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.7M The Cardiac Arrest Research Team (CART) Network RFP invites U.S.-based researchers to apply for funding from the American Heart Association.	Not published	Up to $1.7M
RFP COMPADM26007 Healthy Hometowns Cardiovascular Health Hub Program Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Health Applications Grant Boston Scientific Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boston Scientific Foundation focuses on improving health and educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly in communities where its employees reside.	Not published	Varies
Eugene J. Sayfie, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Florida Heart Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Established in memory and honor of Dr. Sayfie, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee. Provides funds for qualified nursing students pursuing advanced education in cardiovascular nursing.	Not published	$30K
CVRF Fellowship Awards Cardiovascular Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K	Not published	$1K – $5K
Mackenzie L. Watts Memorial Fund Grant Shiawassee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mackenzie L. Watts Memorial Fund, established by the Shiawassee Community Foundation, honors the legacy of a young athlete who tragically passed away in 2005.	Not published	Varies
Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Mid-Career Award Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Mid-Career Award, presented biennially by ASPET, recognizes mid-career independent investigators in Cardiovascular Science.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Richard A. Elias, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Florida Heart Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Established in honor of Dr. Richard A. Elias, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee, now an Honorary Trustee.	Not published	$30K
AHA Career Development Award Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $231K The AHA Career Development Award supports early-career healthcare professionals to explore innovative research questions and pilot studies.	Not published	$231K
MICoR Grant (Multi-Institutional Collaborative Clinical/Translational Research Grant) Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists · Foundation Not published · $200K – $600K Support multi-institutional investigation addressing key clinical and translational research questions that advance care for perioperative patients with cardiovascular and thoracic disease.	Not published	$200K – $600K
AHA North Carolina Community Health Subawards American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K American Heart Association (North Carolina) subawards to community partners to implement ideas that promote heart health in specific NC communities.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Quadri/Bavaria Innovation and Translational Research Award Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Quadri/Bavaria Innovation and Translational Research Award, presented by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, supports innovative cardiac surgery research aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.	Not published	Up to $80K
AHA Collaborative Sciences Award Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $750K The AHA Collaborative Sciences Award aims to promote innovative research by pairing investigators from diverse disciplines to tackle cardiovascular issues.	Not published	$750K
Outstanding Research Presentation Award Additional Ventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards offered to early career investigators (students, postdocs, and fellows) who participate in the Back to Basics: Pioneers in Cardiovascular Science Speaker Series Lightning Round presentation competitions.	Not published	Varies
Thoracic Aortic Research Impact Grant John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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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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