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Health grants for nonprofits

Find health-related federal grants for nonprofits: community health, public health programs, and health research funding with clear deadlines.

565 open opportunities in this category (updated from Grants.gov).

Quick Answer: Health grants for nonprofits

Health grants for nonprofits usually support public health programs, care access, prevention, research, training, and community health partnerships. Before applying, confirm eligibility, budget rules, reporting requirements, and whether grant funds must be tracked separately after award.

Who should review these grants

  • Community clinics and public health nonprofits
  • Behavioral health and prevention programs
  • Research, education, and outreach teams with nonprofit partners

Prepare before applying

  • Confirm the applicant type listed in the official opportunity.
  • Build a budget that separates personnel, supplies, travel, and indirect costs.
  • Identify how outcomes and expenses will be reported after award.

After you win

  • Create a restricted fund or project for the award.
  • Track grant expenses against the approved budget.
  • Keep reporting deadlines visible to finance and program staff.
National Institutes of Health

Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Posted: Jan 2, 2025
Closes: Sep 7, 2026
#PAR-25-347
National Institutes of Health

NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Jan 2, 2025
Closes: Oct 16, 2027
#PAR-25-357
National Institutes of Health

Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Dec 30, 2024
Closes: Aug 11, 2027
#PAR-25-101
National Institutes of Health

Early Immune System Development and Ontogeny (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Dec 30, 2024
Closes: Nov 5, 2028
#PAR-25-362
National Institutes of Health

NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PA-25-302
National Institutes of Health

NHLBI Clinical Trial Pilot Studies (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2027
#PAR-25-032
National Institutes of Health

NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PA-25-305
National Institutes of Health

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PA-25-304
National Institutes of Health

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PA-25-306
National Institutes of Health

NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PA-25-301
National Institutes of Health

Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Dec 16, 2024
Closes: Nov 15, 2027
#PAR-25-336
National Institutes of Health

Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Dec 16, 2024
Closes: Feb 26, 2027
#RFA-HG-25-009
National Institutes of Health

NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Dec 16, 2024
Closes: Oct 12, 2027
#RFA-DC-25-002
National Institutes of Health

D-START: Data Science Track Award for Research Transition (D/START) (R03-Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Dec 16, 2024
Closes: Sep 7, 2027
#PAS-25-236
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What health grants are open for nonprofits?

This page lists active federal health opportunities from Grants.gov. Always open the official listing to confirm eligibility, deadline, and application instructions.

Do health grants need separate accounting?

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