Obesity Prevention Grants

Last updated October 17, 2026

Grantable tracks 43 active obesity prevention grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 22 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 43; from 42 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $21K–$79K
Total listed funding: $1.9M; across 22 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 1 with a published date

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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
SHF: Responsive Grants Program Sisters Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The SHF Responsive Grant Program, offered by Sisters Health Foundation, supports projects aimed at enhancing healthy eating, active living, thriving neighborhoods, and mental health in the Mid-Ohio Valley.	Not published	$5K
HRSA School-Based Health Center Capital (SBHCC) Program Washington School-Based Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Increase access to mental health, substance abuse, and childhood obesity-related services in operational school-based health centers (SBHCs)	Not published	Varies
MIHEF Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles RFP Michigan Health Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While not required, we strongly encourage you to submit a brief concept paper at any point during the year or during the designated time frame prior to your grant submission._ The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a philanthropic…	Not published	Varies
Healthy Built Environment Grants Tennessee Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $50K – $80K The Healthy Built Environment Grants, offered by the Tennessee Department of Health, aim to enhance community health through improved public spaces.	Not published	$50K – $80K
Alexander Eastman Foundation- Community Grants Alexander Eastman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alexander Eastman Foundation offers community grants focusing on health and wellness in the greater Derry area.	Not published	Varies
Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Grants Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Collective Impact Grants Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Letter of Intent - We accept Letters of Intent forms on a quarterly basis.	Not published	Varies
AHA: Rapid Response Funding American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Interested applicants should contact us to request a pre-screening call with a National Consultant, after which selected organizations may be invited to complete an application._ Rapid Response requests support critically timed…	Not published	Varies
Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5.2a: NJ Rural Southern Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (NJ R-SPAN) Grant New jersey department of health · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Easily learn more about the Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 10 Apr 2026.	Not published	Up to $200K
Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Delta Dental Foundation partnered with MESSA to promote access to drinking water in schools as a healthy alternative to sugary beverages.	Not published	Up to $200K
Addressing Chronic Disease through Healthy Eating and Active Living (OH) Grant Public Health Fund of Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Public Health Fund of Ohio is offering grants of up to $25,000 per year over two years to support initiatives that promote healthy eating and active living in rural and Appalachian counties.	Not published	Up to $50K
Healthcare Foundation of Miami County Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To provide support to charitable public health organizations and programs that strengthen and improve community health for the people of Miami County.	Not published	Varies
Play 60 Field Day Grant Los Angeles Rams Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Play 60 Field Day is an initiative by the Los Angeles Rams aimed at encouraging children in grades K-5 to be active for 60 minutes daily, promoting healthy habits to combat childhood obesity.	Not published	Varies
Let's Go! 3.0 Mini-Grant Wholespire Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Chartercare Wellness/Obesity Prevention/Nutrition Education Grant Chartercare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Chartercare Wellness/Obesity Prevention/Nutrition Education Grant supports health initiatives in Rhode Island, offering up to $25,000 for programs aimed at enhancing wellness, nutrition education, and obesity prevention, particularly…	Not published	Up to $25K
Built to Play Skatepark Grants The Skatepark Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Built to Play Skatepark Grants, funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation, aim to support the creation of free, public skateparks in low-income communities across Southeast Michigan and Western New York.	Not published	Up to $25K

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About obesity prevention grants

Obesity prevention grants fund community programs that improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and reduce chronic-disease risk, especially in communities facing health disparities. The CDC is a central funder through programs such as Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH), which addresses disparities in obesity and diabetes among underserved populations. State health departments and health-focused foundations provide additional support for prevention initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do obesity prevention grants award?

Of the 43 obesity prevention grants Grantable lists as of October 17, 2026, 22 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $21K and $79K. The largest is $750K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

When are obesity prevention grants due?

Of 43 grants listed, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 9 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 33 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for obesity prevention?

Grants fund community-based prevention work, including healthy-food access, active-living and built-environment projects, school and worksite wellness, and chronic-disease risk reduction. Federal funding often targets communities with the highest disparities, and dollars frequently flow through state health departments to local organizations. Nonprofits, health departments, community coalitions, and health systems are typical applicants.

Who funds obesity prevention programs?

The CDC is a major funder, supporting programs such as Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH), which targets disparities in obesity and diabetes among racial and ethnic minority communities. State and local health departments distribute federal chronic-disease prevention funding to community partners. Health-focused private and community foundations, along with hospital community-benefit programs, fund additional prevention and healthy-living initiatives.

How can an organization get obesity-prevention funding?

Ground your proposal in an evidence-based, community-level intervention and clear health-equity data, since federal and foundation funders prioritize measurable population impact in high-need areas. Check whether your state or local health department is a CDC grantee that subawards to community partners, which is often the most accessible entry point. Coalitions that bring together schools, clinics, and community groups tend to compete well for prevention dollars.

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