Grants for Nonprofits - Health

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community development projects that improve facilities, infrastructure, and public services for low- and moderate-income residents in specific areas of San Diego County.

The Albert W. Rice Charitable Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program, which aims to support and promote high-quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. This initiative is deeply aligned with the foundation's mission to address critical community needs, particularly within the city of Worcester and its surrounding towns in Massachusetts. The foundation's long-standing commitment to these areas reflects a strategic priority to foster community well-being and equitable access to essential services. The grant program primarily targets nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Worcester and nearby communities in Massachusetts. The beneficiaries are diverse, encompassing individuals and families requiring support in education, health, and human services. The overarching impact goal is to strengthen the social fabric of these communities by empowering organizations that provide direct services to those most in need, thereby contributing to a healthier, more educated, and more supported population. The foundation's priorities and focus areas are clearly defined: education, health, and human services. Within these broad categories, the foundation seeks programs that demonstrate a commitment to underserved populations. While the specific outcomes are not explicitly detailed as measurable results in the provided information, the implicit expected outcomes involve improved access to quality services, enhanced educational opportunities, better health outcomes, and strengthened human service provisions for the target demographic. From a strategic perspective, the Albert W. Rice Charitable Foundation operates with a theory of change centered on supporting local nonprofit organizations as key agents of positive societal change. By providing financial grants, the foundation enables these organizations to expand their reach, enhance their programs, and ultimately create a tangible, beneficial impact on the lives of individuals in Worcester and its adjacent towns. Grant awards typically range from $15,000 to $25,000, though they can extend from $10,000 to $40,000, with durations of either one or two years, indicating a commitment to both short-term impact and sustained support for effective initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Chattanooga region that are working to improve opportunities for children, enhance economic mobility for families, and foster community connections, particularly for households facing financial challenges.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing innovative animal models and biological tools to advance the understanding of Down syndrome and its related health conditions.

This funding opportunity supports large-scale, collaborative research projects focused on aging, inviting diverse institutions and organizations to integrate their efforts around a common scientific question.

The Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) offers grants to organizations that serve the communities of Southern Monterey County, specifically King City and all points south, excluding the coastal region. The foundation's mission is to support nonprofit organizations with strong leadership and the capacity to provide essential community resources and services. This grant program directly aligns with SMCF's mission by channeling funds to local initiatives that address critical needs within its defined service area. The target beneficiaries of these grants are residents and communities in Southern Monterey County. The impact goals include measurable improvements in identified community needs, the establishment of new community programs, and the expansion of existing ones that tackle high-priority issues. The SMCF aims to foster stronger, more resilient communities by investing in projects and programs that yield tangible benefits for the local population. In 2020, the foundation prioritized specific types of requests. These include funding for specific projects or one-time costs designed to produce a measurable impact on an identified community need. Additionally, grants are given to establish or expand community programs that address high-priority community issues or needs. These priorities reflect the SMCF's strategic focus on outcomes-based funding and its commitment to addressing pressing local challenges. Eligibility for these grants extends to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, public programs (such as schools, parks, and public health initiatives), and church-sponsored activities that benefit a broader community beyond their own membership. Organizations and collaboratives that are not legally incorporated can also apply, provided they have a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor. The foundation's strategic priorities include supporting a diverse range of organizations capable of delivering impactful services, emphasizing fiscal responsibility through the fiscal sponsor requirement for unincorporated groups. The expected outcomes of the SMCF grant program are positive and measurable changes in Southern Monterey County communities. This includes addressing specific community needs, fostering the growth of vital community programs, and enhancing the overall well-being of residents. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by strategically investing in projects and programs with clear objectives and measurable results, it can empower local organizations to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements in the region.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore how climate change affects cancer risks, treatment, and survivorship, with a focus on developing solutions to mitigate these impacts and address health inequities.

The "Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Molecular and Cellular Analysis Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research" grant aims to fund exploratory research projects that further develop and validate innovative technologies for analyzing molecular and cellular aspects of cancer, with the goal of improving cancer research, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of health disparities.

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the biological mechanisms behind adverse effects related to anti-beta-amyloid immunotherapy in Alzheimer's disease, with the goal of developing strategies to protect the blood-brain barrier and improve treatment safety.

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible institutions to expand and modernize facilities that breed Specific Pathogen Free non-human primates, essential for advancing HIV/AIDS research.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in developing and testing effective cancer interventions that improve health outcomes for diverse populations across the entire cancer control continuum, particularly in under-resourced communities.

The Michigan Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) offers the Environmental Justice (EJ) Impact Grant program. This program is designed to reduce environmental health burdens and impacts within Michigan’s Environmental Justice communities. The core mission of this grant aligns with the broader goal of promoting environmental equity and public health, particularly in areas disproportionately affected by environmental issues. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are residents within Michigan’s Environmental Justice communities. The overarching impact goal is to positively affect these residents by funding place-based and equity-focused projects. This direct focus on communities facing environmental injustice ensures that the grant addresses critical needs where they are most prevalent, aiming for tangible improvements in their living environments and health outcomes. The program prioritizes several key areas for funding. These include community improvement projects aimed at enhancing public health, initiating or expanding monitoring of background pollution levels in air, water, or soil (with air monitoring equipment classified as air quality sensors and not for regulatory use), new or improved equipment or management techniques to improve indoor air quality in schools, and the remediation/redevelopment of contaminated or blighted sites. These priorities reflect a comprehensive approach to environmental justice, addressing both pollution and its direct impacts on community well-being. Expected outcomes include measurable improvements in public health through community projects, enhanced understanding of pollution levels via monitoring, better indoor air quality in schools, and the revitalization of environmentally degraded areas. The program has a total of $20,000,000 available, with a maximum of $500,000 per applicant. This substantial funding allows for significant, impactful projects. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribes, community-based non-profit organizations (including grassroots and frontline organizations), schools, institutions of higher education, and local governments, reflecting a strategic approach to engage diverse stakeholders in achieving environmental justice.

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations focused on improving their internal operations and sustainability to better serve older adults, emphasizing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and city departments in Tucson to develop projects that address homelessness through emergency shelters and rapid rehousing initiatives.

The purpose of this NOFO is to support projects to test prospective multi-sectoral preventive interventions that address social determinants of health in populations that experience health disparities. These research projects will be part of the Multi-Sectoral Preventive Interventions (MSPI) Research Network, which will also include a Coordinating Center (NOFO xxx). Funded under a cooperative agreement, projects participating in the MSPI Research Network will collaborate to share approaches, methods, and data, working closely with NIH Institutes, Offices and Centers. Applicants applying to this NOFO are encouraged to review the Coordinating Center NOFO to fully understand the MSPI Research Network structure and activities. This NOFO solicits bi-phasic research projects proposed in UG3/UH3 Phased Innovation Awards Cooperative Agreement applications. Funding for the UG3 phase (phase I) will be used to demonstrate sufficient preparation, feasibility and capacity to meet foundational milestone targets specific to the work proposed. A UG3 project that meets its milestones will be administratively considered by NIH and prioritized for transition to the UH3 award (phase II). Applicants responding to this NOFO must address specific aims and milestones for both the UG3 and UH3 phases.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Southern California for innovative projects that support long-term recovery from the Palisades and Eaton Wildfires, focusing on housing stability, mental health, and assistance for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides support for organizations to implement and evaluate a mental health campaign aimed at reducing suicide rates among disproportionately affected populations, such as veterans, rural communities, and LGBTQ individuals.

This funding opportunity supports researchers at various institutions to conduct basic experimental studies involving human participants, aimed at advancing our understanding of fundamental biological and behavioral processes.

This program provides funding to various organizations for research projects that improve workplace safety and health by identifying and reducing occupational hazards.

The "Effectiveness of School-Based Health Centers to Advance Health Equity" grant aims to fund research into how school-based health centers can effectively address the health needs of underserved school-aged children, particularly in managing and preventing chronic illnesses and understanding how these centers can improve health outcomes for at-risk groups such as immigrant youth and those in rural areas.