Grants for Nonprofits - Health

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and city departments in Tucson to implement human service projects that address homelessness, health improvement, poverty reduction, and equitable neighborhood development for vulnerable populations.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study how various stressors experienced during adulthood affect the biological mechanisms of aging and related health outcomes in experimental model systems.

This program provides funding to community-based food banks in Illinois to improve access to nutritious food for adults by enhancing food offerings and implementing nutrition-focused policies.

This funding opportunity is designed for Illinois-based nonprofit organizations to provide asthma education and support programs for children, caregivers, and school staff, while also evaluating emergency asthma medication access in schools.

The Rockingham County Community Foundation is accepting applications from qualified charitable organizations to address local needs within Rockingham County, North Carolina. This grant program is aligned with the foundation's mission to support a broad range of community purposes, including human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. The foundation emphasizes meeting local needs, indicating a strategic priority on community-driven impact and direct support for local initiatives. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations serving the local community in Rockingham County, North Carolina. This includes 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations, organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent, local governments (including public schools), and fire and rescue departments. Religious entities may also apply for funding for social outreach and charitable service programs benefiting the community at large, but not for general operating support. The program aims to create a positive impact by funding initiatives that cater to diverse community needs, from basic human services to educational and cultural enrichment. The program's priorities and focuses are broad, encompassing areas such as human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. This indicates a holistic approach to community development, recognizing the interconnectedness of various social determinants of well-being. The foundation's strategic priorities appear to be centered on fostering a vibrant and supportive community by addressing a wide spectrum of needs through local, qualified organizations. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, suggesting a focus on supporting smaller-scale projects or providing seed funding for local initiatives. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on a "broad range of purposes to meet local needs" implies a theory of change where targeted, modest funding can lead to tangible improvements in community well-being across multiple sectors. Organizations are expected to offer programs and services without discrimination, ensuring equitable access and impact.

The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem offers annual grants up to $15,000 to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that are dedicated to building economic security for women and girls. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to address systemic barriers contributing to gender and racial disparities within the community. The grants are designed to support programs that enhance economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being, ultimately improving the overall quality of life for women and girls in the region. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are women and girls in Forsyth County, NC, particularly those served by smaller, newer, or women of color-led organizations. The program aims to increase economic security and mobility for these target groups. Impact goals include fostering opportunities that lead to improved economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being. The Women's Fund prioritizes funding for organizations with an annual revenue of $250,000 or less, those led by women of color (with more than 50% of decision-makers identifying as such), and organizations that actively involve women or girls in the design or implementation of their programs. These priorities reflect the foundation's strategic approach to addressing the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in securing funding. Eligible grant proposals must focus on increasing economic security and/or mobility for women and girls, benefit and positively impact women and girls, and be implemented in Forsyth County, NC. The grants are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, government or public agencies, and faith-based organizations, with provisions for fiscal agents for organizations without 501(c)(3) status. This framework reflects the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by supporting these specific types of organizations and focus areas, they can create measurable positive outcomes for women and girls in the community.

This grant provides funding to strengthen India's public health systems at the district, state, and national levels to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.

This grant provides funding for innovative educational programs that enhance research skills and training for individuals in biomedical and behavioral sciences, particularly in areas related to human development and health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government entities for community development projects that assist low- and moderate-income residents in Beaumont, California.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is inviting proposals for its Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund, aiming to restore and enhance critical forest, grassland, and freshwater habitats within the Cumberland Plateau region. This initiative aligns with NFWF's broader mission to sustain, restore, and enhance the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. The program's core strategy involves increasing the voluntary adoption of conservation practices on working agricultural lands, which contributes to NFWF’s strategic priority of supporting wildlife and improving ecological health through sustainable land management. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are the diverse habitats and species within the Cumberland Plateau, as well as landowners and communities in the region who will adopt conservation practices. The impact goals are multifaceted, seeking to improve soil health, water quantity and quality, and carbon sequestration. Ultimately, the program aims to foster resilient ecosystems that support both wildlife and sustainable human activities. The foundation's theory of change is predicated on the idea that by providing financial and technical assistance, they can incentivize conservation practices that lead to measurable environmental improvements and long-term ecological benefits. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly outlined through its program strategies. These include restoring previously mined lands, increasing the adoption of conservation practices on grazing and croplands, establishing, enhancing, and maintaining forest habitats, and restoring instream habitats to support aquatic species. A significant focus is also placed on expanding and coordinating technical assistance and outreach to landowners, recognizing the importance of local engagement and support for successful implementation of conservation efforts. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in acres of restored habitats, improved water quality metrics, enhanced soil health, and greater carbon sequestration. The program anticipates awarding approximately $2.8 million in grants in 2024, with individual grant awards ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. Projects are expected to have a completion time of 24-48 months. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, state and local governments, Tribal Governments, and educational institutions, with a preference for projects within identified focal areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. The program’s success will be measured by the extent to which these conservation practices are adopted and the subsequent environmental benefits realized across the Cumberland Plateau.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunities, health, and youth development.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers in the U.S. who are pursuing innovative and high-impact projects in infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases, without requiring extensive preliminary data.

The Logan County Charitable & Educational Foundation makes annual discretionary grants to charitable organizations in the Logan area for the benefit of the community in areas of education, health and human services, public recreation, civic beautification, and artistic endeavors. These grants are made from the Foundation’s unrestricted fund, as are used to address the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.

The Hancock Family Foundation, in partnership with the Albuquerque Community Foundation, provides grants to support community-based charitable activities throughout New Mexico. The foundation's core mission is to elevate health and welfare, promote literacy, enrich cultural arts, and address food insecurity. This statewide grant program aims to foster leadership and encouragement within these vital areas, with a preference for organizations with operating budgets under $2 million, and a maximum award of $5,000 per grant. A key focus for the Hancock Family Foundation is education, specifically targeting children’s literacy programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, and primary education enrichment. In the realm of health and welfare, the foundation supports shelters for women and children, individuals seeking safe havens during medical procedures, survivors of domestic violence, and women’s health and family planning services. Through these efforts, the foundation strategically addresses critical needs and works towards a theory of change that empowers vulnerable populations and improves their overall well-being. The foundation also strongly values the transformative power of the arts. It embraces community-based arts initiatives, with a particular emphasis on youth programming that nurtures creativity and self-expression. By investing in cultural arts, the Hancock Family Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of young people and foster a vibrant creative community. The expected outcomes of the Hancock Family Foundation's grant program include improved literacy rates, enhanced access to healthcare and safe environments for women and children, reduced food insecurity, and increased participation in and appreciation of the arts among youth. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the foundation's strategic priorities are clearly aligned with creating tangible positive impacts in these key areas across New Mexico.

This initiative would solicit research to target gaps in our knowledge about how best to address the mental health needs of YLWH in low- and middle-income countries in ways that are easy to scale up. There are two main goals of the initiative. The first is to increase the number of mental health interventions that are tailored to the unique needs of adolescents living with HIV, both in terms of their developmental needs as well as the issues they have to attend to as a result of living with a chronic, stigmatized disease. The second goal is to ensure that interventions are streamlined so that they can be implemented in resource-limited settings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for early-career researchers to explore innovative studies that address the intersection of substance use disorders and HIV/AIDS, helping them transition into independent research careers.

This funding opportunity supports early-career clinician-scientists in pain management research, providing salary and research funding to help them develop independent clinical trials and advance healthcare practices related to pain treatment.

This grant provides funding to strengthen the global public health workforce by enhancing training programs and collaboration among countries to effectively respond to disease outbreaks and public health challenges.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina's Triangle region facing leadership transitions and increased community demands, helping them sustain core services and adapt to challenges.

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating the biological mechanisms behind complex brain disorders, focusing on specific risk factors and their interactions, to advance understanding and potential treatments.