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Health Grants 2026 — Federal & Foundation Funding

As of 2026, there are 176 active health grants currently accepting applications. Top funding agencies for health initiatives include National Institutes of Health, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, Centers for Disease Control-GHC, Administration for Community Living, HRSA — Health & Human Services. GrantSonar provides daily updates on these federal and foundation funding opportunities, matching them to eligible nonprofits and government organizations.

Top Agencies Funding Health

National Institutes of Health58 grants
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality8 grants
Centers for Disease Control-GHC7 grants
Administration for Community Living4 grants
HRSA — Health & Human Services3 grants

Open Health Grants

National Institutes of Health
Closes Oct 14, 2026
EducationHealth

The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong c…

National Institutes of Health
Varies $500,000Closes Oct 14, 2026
Health

NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for c…

National Institutes of Health
Varies $300,000Closes Jan 7, 2027
EducationHealth

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25…

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Health Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health grants are available right now?

Health grants number roughly 176 active opportunities right now, tracked daily by GrantSonar across federal, state, and private foundation funders.

Which agencies fund the most health grants?

Health grants are funded most actively by National Institutes of Health, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, Centers for Disease Control-GHC, Administration for Community Living, HRSA — Health & Human Services. GrantSonar monitors these sources so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.

Who is eligible for health grants?

Health grants are generally open to nonprofits, government agencies, school districts, and educational or research institutions running programs in this area. Eligibility varies by program, so review each grant's guidelines or let GrantSonar filter opportunities by your organization type.

How do I find new health grants as they open?

Health grant postings are tracked by GrantSonar from thousands of sources daily, with AI-matched alerts sent when an opportunity fits your organization's profile — so you don't have to monitor agency and foundation portals manually.

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