21 Open Health & Public Health Grants (2026): $156.0M Available
FindGrants indexes open health and public health opportunities for FQHCs, health nonprofits, clinics, and county health departments — from HRSA, SAMHSA, and the CDC to state and county health departments and foundations. Below are open behavioral health, substance use, and community health programs you can actually apply to, with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.
HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration)
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
State & County Health Departments
21 open health & public health grants you can apply to · $156.0M in total available funding
21 grants worth up to $156.0M match your search
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BRAIN Initiative: Optimization of Instrumentation and Device Technologies for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
openNational Institutes of Health
BRAIN Initiative: Optimization of Instrumentation and Device Technologies for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya
openCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
openNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Public Health Strategies to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: The National Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator
openCenters for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Public Health Strategies to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: The National Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
School Substance Use Prevention
openVermont Department of Health
School Substance Use Prevention
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases - Fostering the AdvanceMent of an Interactive Learning communitY - Coordinating Center (KUH-FAMILY) (U24- Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
openNational Institutes of Health
Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases - Fostering the AdvanceMent of an Interactive Learning communitY - Coordinating Center (KUH-FAMILY) (U24- Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
openDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
​​Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program​​
openHealth Resources and Services Administration
​​Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program​​
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP)
openOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Health
National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)
openHealth Resources and Services Administration
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program
openCommunity Oriented Policing Services
FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
BUILDING EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH IT CAPA
openDepartment of Public Health
BUILDING EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH IT CAPACITY (PHL2C6)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)
openNational Institutes of Health
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance
openTexas Veterans Commission
Provides competitive grants to eligible organizations to develop, provide, or enhance services for Texas veterans and their families, including mental health, housing, employment, and legal services.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2024, 2025, and 2026 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)
openNational Institutes of Health
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2024, 2025, and 2026 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
openNational Institutes of Health
NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)
openCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
BUILDING EPID & HEALTH IT CAPACITY-EBOLA 2019-2023
openDepartment of Public Health
BUILDING EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH IT CAPACITY (EDEXC5)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology
openOffice of the National Coordinator
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
openNational Institutes of Health
Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
openNational Institutes of Health
Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
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Health & public health grant FAQ
What is a health or public health grant?
A health grant is funding awarded to deliver or expand health services and public health programs — behavioral and mental health care, substance use prevention and treatment, community and primary care, health-disparity and health-equity work, and disease prevention. The largest federal sources are HRSA (the Health Resources and Services Administration, which funds health centers and the safety net), SAMHSA (mental health and substance use), and the CDC (public health), alongside state and county health departments and private foundations.
Who can apply for health funding?
Most health grants are open to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and look-alikes, community mental health and substance use treatment providers, clinics and primary care associations, county and local health departments, hospitals and health systems, and 501(c)(3) health nonprofits. Some programs are competitive and open directly to providers; others flow as formula or block grants to state and county health departments that re-grant the funds. Eligibility and application windows are set by each program.
What can health grants pay for?
Eligible uses include clinical and care-coordination staffing, behavioral health and substance use treatment services, community and preventive health programs, screening and immunization, health-equity and outreach work, equipment and capacity building, and program operations. HRSA grants commonly fund health center services and the safety net; SAMHSA funds mental health and substance use programs; CDC funds public health and prevention. Each program sets its own allowable costs.
When are health grant applications due?
Federal HRSA, SAMHSA, and CDC programs run on their own notice-of-funding cycles, while state and county health-department and foundation grants have their own windows. Browse the open opportunities below for current deadlines, or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see the health grants you qualify for right now.
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Start with HRSA — the agency behind health centers and the safety net, and the most common entry point for FQHCs, clinics, and health nonprofits. Learn who qualifies, the grant types, what the funds can pay for, and how to put together a competitive application.
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