Health Grants in North Carolina

658 foundations fund health programs in North Carolina. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding health work in North Carolina, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Live programs funding health in North Carolina that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: $10K – $50K

Arts Grants

From Millstone Fund

Arts

Who can apply: Priority is given to requests that create pathways to opportunities, such as art education or employment, especially for people with limited access to artistic experiences; preference for projects serving under-resourced communities and/or people with disabilities and for requests that address multiple focus areas.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 2, 2026)Award: Up to $500K

Journalism Grants

From National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation

Health Care Costs & QualityHealth Care ConsolidationArtificial Intelligence+3 more

Who can apply: Journalists from national and local print, digital, trade, and broadcast news organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit news organizations, as well as freelancers, are welcome to apply.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Healthy Futures

From Health Foundation

Health careCapital projectsEquipment+3 more

Who can apply: Generally limited to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status or governmental entities serving Wilkes County. Programs and services must improve the health and well-being of people in the community. Programs requiring participation in a particular religion to receive services are not funded.

Open nowCloses in 12 days (Oct 9, 2026)

CarolinaEast Foundation Grants

From Carolinaeast Foundation

Health care initiativesHealth-related causesCommunity health

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations must be located in Craven, Pamlico, Jones, Onslow, or Carteret counties, or demonstrate that the requested funds will directly serve residents of one of those counties. Requests must align closely with the Foundation's mission and funding guidelines. The Foundation does not fund salaries, events, indirect expenses, or promotional expenses.

Open nowCloses in 16 days (Oct 13, 2026)Award: Up to $15K

Healthcare Foundation of Wilson CAREs Flexible Funding

From Healthcare Foundation of Wilson

Access to HealthcareActive Living / Healthy EatingAlcohol / Substance Misuse+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Wilson, NC. Applicants must provide IRS determination documentation and file a 990 or 990-N annually. Prior HFW-funded organizations receive preference, but new organizations may apply. Government entities and schools are not eligible. The organization’s mission or vision must align with at least one HFW focus area.

Open nowCloses in 16 days (Oct 13, 2026)Award: $0 – $15K

CAREs Flexible Funding

From Healthcare Foundation of Wilson

Access to HealthcareActive Living / Healthy EatingAlcohol / Substance Misuse+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Wilson, NC. Applicants must provide IRS determination documentation and annual Form 990 or 990-N filings. Previously funded organizations receive preference, but new organizations may apply. Government entities and schools are not eligible. The nonprofit mission or vision must align with at least one HFW focus area.

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Largest Health in North Carolina Foundations

MAYO CLINIC GROUP RETURN

ROCHESTER, MN

Annual Giving

$1.7B

Total Assets

$17.9B

Median Grant

$18K

E21National
PFIZER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$1.5B

Total Assets

$9.4M

Median Grant

$5K

E12National
MAYO CLINIC

ROCHESTER, MN

Annual Giving

$572.1M

Total Assets

$26.7B

Median Grant

$52K

E21National
GOTHIC HSP CORPORATION

DURHAM, NC

Annual Giving

$567.8M

Total Assets

$2.8B

Median Grant

$412.7M

E11Local
Florida Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation Inc

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$248M

Total Assets

$153.3M

Median Grant

$720K

E12National
THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$240.2M

Total Assets

$439M

Median Grant

$321K

H48National
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$225.4M

Total Assets

$87.4B

Median Grant

$25K

E210Local
American Heart Association Inc

Dallas, TX

Annual Giving

$198.2M

Total Assets

$2B

Median Grant

$26K

G430National
UPMC GROUP

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$189.8M

Total Assets

$14.5B

Median Grant

$13K

E70Local
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

BETHESDA, MD

Annual Giving

$189.6M

Total Assets

$5B

Median Grant

$161K

G200National
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$180.3M

Total Assets

$456.2M

Median Grant

$190K

E420National
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

Annual Giving

$125.1M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$75K

E20National
FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$122.1M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$58K

H300National
LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$121.8M

Total Assets

$342.5M

Median Grant

$99K

E110Regional
THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$113.5M

Total Assets

$2.9B

Median Grant

$75K

E21Local
BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION INC

Lauderhill, FL

Annual Giving

$97M

Total Assets

$25.6M

Median Grant

$342K

F99Local
THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

LA JOLLA, CA

Annual Giving

$93.9M

Total Assets

$1.3B

Median Grant

$220K

H92National
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER INC

CHARLESTOWN, MA

Annual Giving

$91.8M

Total Assets

$3.8B

Median Grant

$101K

E220National
FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$88.2M

Total Assets

$3.6B

Median Grant

$48K

E240National
THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Annual Giving

$86M

Total Assets

$3.5B

Median Grant

$201K

H20National
Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$85.5M

Total Assets

$328.9M

Median Grant

$229K

E860National
BREAKTHROUGH T1D

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$79.3M

Total Assets

$534.6M

Median Grant

$300K

G800National
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$75.7M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$44K

E240Local
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$73.3M

Total Assets

$523.7M

Median Grant

$250K

G830National
WELLCOME LEAP INC

SAN DIEGO, CA

Annual Giving

$71M

Total Assets

$252.2M

Median Grant

$492K

H12National

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