Health Disease Grants for Nonprofits

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Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga Foundation)

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted April 1 - May 20, annually

The Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga Foundation), based in Sweden, promotes human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines, and healing practices, and by supporting research…

Paso Del Norte Health Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Intent: May 26, 2026

Grant Range:
$1500 - $1250000
Average Grant:
$81558

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation promotes health and prevents disease through leadership in health education, research, and advocacy in the greater El Paso region.

Priority areas…

Nature Awards

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Application Deadline:

May 27, 2026

Nature Awards AI for Discovery recognizes applied, AI-powered scientific research that accelerates solutions to major global challenges.

The award is open to research teams using artificial…

East Tennessee Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

The East Tennessee Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities across 25 counties in East Tennessee.

The Respiratory Disease Fund supports efforts directly…

United Way of the Plains

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

Grant Range:
$5261 - $415294
Average Grant:
$71336

United Way of the Plains invests in nonprofit programs in south central Kansas, including parts of Barber, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Pratt, Reno, Sedgwick, and Sumner counties.…

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

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Application Deadline:
  • Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health: April 29, 2026 Registration due; May 6, 2026 Proposal due
  • Rio Grande Valley Policy Initiative: May 29, 2026 Registration due; June 5, 2026 Proposal due

     

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health seeks to advance mental wellness for the people of Texas by investing in programs, policy analysis, research, and education through grants, scholarships…

SickKids Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Community Conference Grants: January 31, May 31, and September 30, annually
  • New Investigator Research Grants: April 20, 2026

The SickKids Foundation seeks to strengthen Canada’s capacity and knowledge to respond to children’s health challenges and needs. Through the National Grants Program, the Foundation provides…

Schoen Family Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually.

Grant Range:
$1000 - $20000
Average Grant:
$4849

The Schoen Family Charitable Trust primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Dubuque County, IA, and Winnebago County, WI.

The Trust's areas of interesting include:

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Chronic and infectious diseases remain a leading cause of death - and are very widespread even in the developed world. Many nonprofits have made it their mission to tackle these diseases, as well as help provide support to their victims. These nonprofits are only able to do this thanks to the generous support of health disease grants. 

These grants can be used for all kinds of purposes - education and awareness campaigns, research into treatments and cures, preventative health programs and support for patients. There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally this would include federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the National Institutes of Health. There are also many private foundations in this space, such as the Cancer Research Institute. 

When drafting a health disease grant proposal, it's essential to come prepared with accurate and relevant data. This could include statistics on the demographics of those suffering from the particular disease you are focused on, or information on lack of access to treatment or care.

If you need more information on drafting great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the subject. You can also browse a selection of health disease grants right here, all open for applications.