Health Disease Grants for Nonprofits

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Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: February 27, 2026
  • Invited applications are due later in the spring.

The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and schools in order to positively impact the health and wellness of…

Novo Nordisk Canada

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Application Deadline:

February 28, June 30 and October 31, annually

Novo Nordisk Canada is committed to driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. The company pioneers scientific breakthroughs, expands access to medicines, and works to prevent, treat, and…

John Krakauer Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:

February 28, annually

The John Krakauer Charitable Trust's mission is to support programs that have a measurable impact on people’s lives, with a focus on education, health, and human services in the San Diego, CA, and…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Corporate Giving Program

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Application Deadline:
  • Grants and Donations:
    Submission window 1: Applications accepted January 1 - February 28, 2026
    Submission window 2: Applications accepted September 1 – September 30, 2026
  • Health Equity Initiative: June 30, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada aims to drive impact for patients and the healthcare system.

Support is provided through the following programs:

Novartis Health Equity Initiative…

Los Alamos Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • February 28, 2026
  • The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.
     
Grant Range: $100 - $5000

The Los Alamos Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Los Alamos County, NM.

The Foundation offers the following competitive grant opportunities:

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Community Trust Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, annually
Grant Range: $2500 - $10000

The Community Trust Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Allegany and Garrett counties, MD, and Mineral County, WV.

The Foundation provides grants…

Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation)

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Application Deadline:
  • Project Applications: February 2, 2026
  • Conference Applications: February 28, 2026
  • ThyssenLesezeit: July 31, 2026

The Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation) provides support for science and research at universities and research institutes primarily in Germany, with a special emphasis on junior…

Select Health Awards

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Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted from January 1 to February 28, 2026, or until 200 applications have been received per state.

Select Health, a nonprofit health insurance organization, offers the Select Health Awards to recognize organizations in Idaho, Utah, and Clark County, NV, that build strong communities and help…

Chronic and infectious diseases remain a leading cause of death - and are very widespread even in the developed world. Many nonprofits have made it their mission to tackle these diseases, as well as help provide support to their victims. These nonprofits are only able to do this thanks to the generous support of health disease grants. 

These grants can be used for all kinds of purposes - education and awareness campaigns, research into treatments and cures, preventative health programs and support for patients. There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally this would include federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the National Institutes of Health. There are also many private foundations in this space, such as the Cancer Research Institute. 

When drafting a health disease grant proposal, it's essential to come prepared with accurate and relevant data. This could include statistics on the demographics of those suffering from the particular disease you are focused on, or information on lack of access to treatment or care.

If you need more information on drafting great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the subject. You can also browse a selection of health disease grants right here, all open for applications.