Through our grantmaking, we work with partners to catalyze oral health transformation. Together, we are guided by one vision: an oral health system that is just, equitable, and accessible to all.Proposals should be led by, or strongly informed through trusted relationships with, communities that have historically been affected by oral health inequities.
Research grants on reducing inequality fund research studies that examine programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people ages 5–25 in the United States, along dimensions of race, ethnicity, economic standing, sexual or gender minority status (e.g., LGBTQ+ youth), language minority status, or immigrant origins.
Seeking to fund high-quality, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects that focus on substance use/misuse and substance use disorders.
The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. The Foundations prioritize supporting programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening families. Preference is also given to programs with the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people in need.
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides funding and intensive capacity-building support to early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations developing scalable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Eligible organizations must have completed a pilot, demonstrate measurable benefits for underserved communities, and have plans to expand their impact. DRK accepts applications year-round and may provide up to $300,000 in unrestricted funding or investment capital over three years.
The TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program supports nonprofit and charitable organizations creating sustainable, community-driven solutions around the world. Funding priorities include education and youth development, health and essential needs, equality and empowerment, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, and community infrastructure. Awards generally range from $5,000 to $30,000, with funding levels available for local projects, program expansion, and larger initiatives with the potential for long-term community impact.
The PCORI funding opportunity supports high-impact, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research focused on improving health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or rare diseases. Proposed studies may examine approaches to healthcare access, care transitions, physical and mental health, symptom management, care coordination, health promotion, and caregiver well-being. Patients, caregivers, and other healthcare partners must meaningfully contribute to the research, making this opportunity particularly relevant to community-based organizations with research capacity or partnerships with healthcare systems, universities, or other research organizations.
The Blood Cancer United Equity in Access Research Program supports research examining how health insurance status, type, design, and policy changes affect equitable access to care for people diagnosed with blood cancer. Funded research should identify insurance-related barriers and develop actionable solutions that can inform policy reform, healthcare practices, and program delivery. This opportunity is most relevant to research organizations and community-based organizations with established research capacity or partnerships with universities, cancer centers, healthcare systems, or other research institutions.
The Moderna Foundation Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States and similarly organized nonprofit organizations internationally that are working to create healthier and more equitable communities. Funding focuses on building resilient health systems, improving access to quality healthcare, expanding STEM education and innovation, and strengthening communities by addressing systemic barriers affecting underserved populations.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will fund one organization or consortium to serve as a national network-weaver for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the health professions. The selected grantee will connect leaders, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, professional associations, students, advocates, and community partners to strengthen relationships, coordinate strategies and communications, and support shared learning and collective action. The initiative is intended to address structural and institutional barriers affecting representation, belonging, leadership, advancement, and accountability throughout health professions education and healthcare.
