Grants for Nonprofits - Health

The Tarrant Foundation awards between 50 – 70 competitive grants annually. Because we believe we can have the most impact by concentrating these funds in Vermont, applications are accepted only from Vermont organizations. Seniors: Comfort and Dignity in Aging We believe in ensuring that seniors’ most basic needs are met, and in community-based supports that promote wellbeing and fight the premature limitation of independence. Our focus includes: independent living, nutrition, and activity & enrichment.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that enhance the welfare of residents in Fayette County, Iowa, through projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and community development.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in conducting interventional clinical trials aimed at improving health outcomes, providing resources for trial preparation and execution.

This funding opportunity supports researchers conducting feasibility trials of mind and body interventions for high-priority health conditions, aiming to gather essential data for future large-scale clinical studies.

The Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention RFP, funded by the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) through VSHSL funds, aims to support Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking programs. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to foster in-depth, multi-level, coordinated prevention and community engagement strategies. The program specifically targets geographically and culturally diverse communities across King County, Washington, striving to build community bridges through responsive care networks and strengthen prevention efforts. This strategy focuses on preventing all forms of gender-based violence and human trafficking, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sexual exploitation. It builds upon insights gained from a prior VSHSL pilot program (2018-2023), emphasizing a unified approach to developing and implementing prevention and community engagement strategies tailored to the unique needs of King County's diverse populations. Priorities include prevention awareness and education, alongside survivor-centered advocacy for social change. The expected outcomes of this grant program include a reduction in gender-based violence and human trafficking through enhanced community-based prevention programs. Measurable results will likely involve the number of community-based entities funded, the reach of prevention awareness and education initiatives, and the development of stronger, more responsive care networks. The program's strategic priorities are centered on supporting community-based organizations that can effectively implement these multi-level strategies. DCHS's theory of change appears to be that by investing in community-based entities and strengthening prevention programs, they can create lasting social change and reduce the incidence of gender-based violence and human trafficking. The program encourages proposals from for-profit and nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, tribes and tribal organizations, and public or governmental agencies serving King County, with a particular emphasis on small nonprofit, community-based Black, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color-led organizations, reinforcing an equitable approach to community impact. The grant period is from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027, with up to $5,457,508 in VSHSL funds to be awarded.

This funding opportunity provides support for researchers conducting early-stage clinical trials focused on innovative interventions for vision disorders that involve greater than minimal risk.

The ORIP grant supports research projects that aim to improve the validity and reliability of animal research through the development of widely applicable technologies and resources, focusing on studies that impact multiple organ systems or are relevant to various NIH Institutes and Centers.

The U.S. Embassy Kampala / PEPFAR Uganda Small Grants Office announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for a community grants program to combat HIV/AIDS. Outlined in this announcement are PEPFAR Uganda's funding priorities, the strategic focus themes, and the proposal submission procedures. Please carefully read and follow all instructions below. PEPFAR Uganda invites proposals for projects that do one or more of the following: • Promote HIV/AIDS prevention. • Address stigma, discrimination and/or gender-based violence (GBV). • Promote capacity building of local organizations and community structures to combat HIV. • Strengthen democracy and governance related to the national HIV response. • Promote HIV care and treatment, and continuity of HIV treatment, with a focus on key and priority populations that are disproportionately impacted by HIV.

This funding opportunity supports academic enrichment and youth development programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools during non-school hours, while also providing family literacy and educational support.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new and underrepresented researchers in the health sciences to conduct projects aligned with the missions of NIAID or NIDDK.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages studies that develop and test the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and sustainable delivery of evidence-based mental health treatments and services to improve mental health outcomes for underserved populations in under-resourced settings in the United States. Studies should identify and use innovative approaches to remediate barriers to provision, receipt, and/or benefit from evidence-based practices (EBPs) and generate new information about factors integral to achieving equity in mental health outcomes for underserved populations. Research generating new information about factors causing/reducing disparities are strongly encouraged, including due consideration of the needs of individuals across the life span.

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate translation of scientific discoveries and engineering developments in imaging, data science and/or spectroscopic technologies into methods or tools that address contemporary problems in understanding the fundamental biology, potential risk of development, diagnosis, treatment, and/or disease status for cancer or other disease.

This funding opportunity supports junior faculty in obstetrics and gynecology who are dedicated to advancing their research careers in women's reproductive health.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Green Lake County and the City of Ripon that assist vulnerable residents by offering essential resources like food, shelter, and support services to promote stability and self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides over $800 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of facilities that expand mental health services for vulnerable populations in California, including unhoused individuals, veterans, and children.

This funding opportunity supports higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities in advancing innovative research on substance use, addiction, and HIV by establishing collaborative Centers of Excellence that enhance research infrastructure and promote diverse perspectives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and artists in Sullivan County to create structured arts education programs in collaboration with schools or community partners.

The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia's Summer Grant Program is designed to address a diverse range of community needs through several distinct funds, each with its own focus but all aligned with the foundation's overarching mission of improving the quality of life in Western Virginia. While the specific mission statement of the foundation is not explicitly detailed, the various fund objectives clearly demonstrate a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, promoting animal welfare, and enhancing health services and general well-being within the communities it serves. The program seeks to foster positive change by strategically allocating resources to qualified nonprofit organizations that can deliver impactful services. The program targets a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, from individuals and families facing catastrophic circumstances to victims of cancer, the elderly, children, families, and handicapped/disabled persons. Animal welfare organizations and programs promoting positive human-animal relationships are also key beneficiaries. The impact goals are multifaceted, aiming to alleviate suffering, provide essential care and assistance, prevent cruelty, advance medical research, and improve overall health and quality of life. Each fund has specific impact objectives, such as preventing cruelty to animals, supporting battered women, providing cancer care, assisting with end-of-life medical needs, and generally improving community well-being. The program prioritizes several focus areas through its various funds. The Larry Woodrow Vest Fund supports general varying needs within Floyd County. The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund focuses on preventing animal cruelty, promoting animal welfare, and advancing research for animal diseases. The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in catastrophic situations and supporting organizations that aid battered women. The Cancer Center Fund targets organizations providing health services, education, diagnostics, and treatment for cancer victims in the Martinsville community. The Hospice Fund offers assistance and services to needy residents in the Martinsville area with end-of-life medical needs and expenses. Additionally, the Special Interest Funds broadly support services for children and families, handicapped/disabled persons, the elderly, and initiatives promoting health and quality of life, including breast health services. The expected outcomes and measurable results, while not explicitly defined with numerical targets in the provided text, can be inferred from the stated objectives of each fund. For instance, for the Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund, outcomes would include a reduction in animal cruelty cases and advancements in animal disease research. The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund would aim for improved support for individuals in crisis and increased assistance for battered women. The Cancer Center Fund would expect enhanced health services and educational resources for cancer patients, leading to better diagnostic and treatment outcomes. Similarly, the Hospice Fund would contribute to improved end-of-life care and reduced financial burden for needy residents. The Special Interest Funds would see improved services for various vulnerable groups and an overall enhancement in community health and quality of life indicators. The foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are centered on identifying critical community needs and channeling resources through established, effective nonprofit organizations. The approach is to provide grants that address specific challenges, with the belief that by supporting these targeted initiatives, a positive and lasting impact can be made on the lives of individuals, families, and the broader community. The geographic focus on Western Virginia, with specific counties and cities identified for each fund, demonstrates a strategic effort to address localized needs and maximize the effectiveness of grant funding within those areas. The eligibility criteria, which emphasize supporting qualified nonprofit organizations, further underscore the foundation's commitment to strategic and impactful philanthropy.

This grant provides up to $100,000 to nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical community needs in areas such as culture, education, environment, family, and health & wellness within the Tri-State region.

This grant provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the U.S. to investigate and address environmental factors linked to cancer in underserved communities.