Grants for Nonprofits - Health

The Flinn Foundation is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for a period of 2 years to Arizona-based research teams with innovative solutions in precision medicine, diagnostics, devices, therapeutics, and health-care delivery processes, aiming to turn scientific results into viable products or services to benefit patients.

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems and natural resources.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups serving the Waimea area of Hawai‘i Island, focusing on healthcare, education, and cultural initiatives that promote community engagement and address local needs.

The Council has allocated $125,000 for a project in 2025 to improve Native American access to culturally sensitive health resources related to intellectual and developmental disabilities, with the aim of funding one or more projects that address the needs of this historically underserved community.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in the life sciences to pursue innovative and ambitious projects, providing them with stable financial backing and the flexibility to explore new research directions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio for initiatives that improve cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment coordination for economically disadvantaged women, minorities, and those in underserved areas.

The Women's Philanthropy Society is offering grants to support a legacy of love and an enduring gift for future generations, addressing a broad spectrum of issues that impact community quality of life. For 2024, the Society has chosen Health & Wellness as its focus issue. This grant program aims to strategically address this focus area, align with the Society's philanthropic mission, and contribute to systemic change in the community. The target beneficiaries are organizations described in Code Section 170(c)(2), 501(c)(3), 2055(a)(2) or 2522(a)(2), excluding private foundations. This also includes schools, religious institutions, or government agencies located in the Greater Huntsville area. The grants are intended to create a positive impact on the health and wellness of the community, with a specific focus on the Greater Huntsville, Alabama geographic area, including Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and/or Morgan counties. Priority will be given to projects that strategically address the Health & Wellness focus area, involve more than one agency or organization and are collaborative in nature, address a desired systemic change, and provide clear and measurable outcomes. The funding information indicates that up to two high-impact $50,000 grants may be awarded, with the overall grant size ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Expected outcomes include measurable improvements in health and wellness within the Greater Huntsville area, facilitated by collaborative efforts and systemic changes. The Society's strategic priorities are evident in its emphasis on projects with clear and measurable outcomes and a collaborative approach. The theory of change appears to be that by strategically funding projects that address systemic issues in health and wellness through collaborative efforts, the Women's Philanthropy Society can create a lasting positive impact on the quality of life in the community.

This funding opportunity supports research institutions that previously participated in a major study on adolescent brain development, enabling them to continue collecting vital data on mental health and substance use as participants transition into adulthood.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve eye health and reduce vision disparities in underserved communities through community engagement and multi-level interventions addressing social determinants of health.

This broad RFA will support exploratory studies addressing mechanistic questions in HIV infection, replication, latency, and/or pathogenesis (including HAND) in the context of SUDs.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing innovative technologies to improve the quality and handling of cancer-related biospecimens, ultimately enhancing cancer research and addressing health disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations to enhance dental health programs and improve oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The Ellensburg City Council, through its Community Grants Program, aims to bolster community initiatives that address local needs and enhance the City of Ellensburg's capabilities. This program seeks to align with the city's broader mission of fostering a healthy, resilient, and engaged community by supporting projects that contribute to its overall well-being and development. The target beneficiaries for this grant program include non-profit organizations, civic groups, neighborhood groups, and partnerships among individuals and/or groups within the City of Ellensburg. The impact goals are to strengthen community health, environmental stewardship, and social networks, while also promoting civic engagement. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly outlined as fostering civic engagement and involvement, developing solutions that steward the community's health, environment, and social network/resiliency, and creating programs that build community assets and provide outreach through education and information. Expected outcomes include enhanced civic participation, tangible improvements in community health and environmental quality, and a more robust social fabric within Ellensburg. Measurable results would stem from the successful completion of projects within the two-year grant period, demonstrating progress in the identified goal areas. The program implicitly operates under a theory of change that by supporting grassroots efforts and local organizations, the city can achieve sustainable improvements in key community indicators. The foundation's strategic priorities are to empower local groups to address challenges directly and to build the capacity of the city to meet its evolving needs. This is achieved by funding projects that are locally driven and contribute to long-term community benefits. The program's design, which emphasizes broad eligibility and a focus on essential community pillars, reflects a belief that collective action and local innovation are crucial for enduring positive change within the City of Ellensburg.

The "Innovative Biospecimen Science Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research" grant aims to fund the development of innovative technologies that enhance the quality of biological samples used in cancer research, by addressing issues related to sample degradation during collection, processing, and storage, and by establishing quality control measures.

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the use of microorganisms, like bacteria and viruses, to improve cancer imaging, treatment, and diagnosis through innovative interactions with tumors and the immune system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and community organizations working to improve health outcomes and address disparities in mental health, financial stability, and access to healthcare for residents in the Emerson Health service area.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is offering a Mental Wellness Fund to support programs and services provided by nonprofits that focus on the mental well-being and mental health of residents in Cattaraugus County, New York. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to address critical community needs, specifically in the area of mental health, by providing financial support to organizations working directly with the community. The target beneficiaries of this grant are residents of Cattaraugus County, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. The overarching impact goal is to improve the mental well-being and mental health outcomes for these residents through accessible and effective programs. The foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate a direct positive impact on these individuals. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500, with up to $4,000 available for special projects that significantly impact vulnerable or disadvantaged populations. The program explicitly states that grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations and generally cannot be used for overhead or start-up costs, indicating a focus on direct program delivery and measurable outcomes. This reflects the foundation's strategic priority to maximize the impact of its funding by supporting established programs. While the grant duration is not explicitly mentioned, the focus on supporting existing programs and services suggests an expectation of sustained positive change. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by funding direct service providers, they can effectively reach and support individuals needing mental health assistance, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more resilient community in Cattaraugus County. Expected outcomes include improved access to mental health services and enhanced mental well-being for county residents, especially those in vulnerable groups.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations with expertise in mental health to implement Collaborative Care for maternal mental health in primary care settings across New York, enhancing access to behavioral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and test innovative interventions that address housing instability and promote health equity, particularly for marginalized and disadvantaged populations.

The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program represents the continuation of a long-standing NIH program that provides support and "protected time" to individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for an intensive, supervised research career development experience in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research.