Search Through Grants for Free Clinics in the U.S.

501(c)(3) grants for free clinics programs

1,000+

Available grants

$604.4M

Total funding amount

$15K

Median grant amount

Last updated: August 4, 2025. Next update: October 5, 2025.

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Grant Insights : Grants for Free Clinics

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

1,000+ Grants for Free Clinics grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

400+ Grants for Free Clinics over $25K in average grant size

200+ Grants for Free Clinics over $50K in average grant size

400+ Grants for Free Clinics supporting general operating expenses

1,000+ Grants for Free Clinics supporting programs / projects

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Health Care Access & Delivery

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Free Clinics?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
30.5%
Q2
22.7%
Q3
26.3%
Q4
20.5%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Free Clinics?

Grants are most commonly $15,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of nonprofits can qualify for [page title - "grants for {category}]?

Nonprofits eligible for free clinics grants include free and charitable clinics, community health centers, mobile medical units, and nonprofits providing low-cost or no-cost healthcare services. Many funders prioritize organizations serving uninsured or underinsured individuals, human service organizations, community health and senior centers, and youth mentoring organizations. Most of the grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize those with established success in free clinic services.

Grants in the free clinics typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 30.5% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

Why are [page title - "grants for {category}] offered, and what do they aim to achieve?

Free clinics grants aim to improve healthcare access by funding medical supplies, expanding clinic operations, and supporting preventative care initiatives. Funders seek to reduce health disparities, improve public health outcomes, and enhance patient care for vulnerable populations. They also focus on providing access to heatlhcare and preventative health, mental health and support services, and home- and community-based health services to underserved populations in specific geographic areas.

Funding for free clinics grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $192,500,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $15,000, while the average grant awarded is $770,859. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.

Who typically funds [page title - "grants for {category}]?

Major funders of free clinics grants include organizations such as the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), the National Library of Medicine, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC), and private healthcare foundations provide funding for free clinics.

State and local governments also provide funding through health departments and community service grants. Private foundations like the The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and the Northland Foundation focus on healthcare, nutrition, and food access. Additionally, corporate and medical initiatives from Highmark and the American Academy of Family Pediatrics focus on specific medical issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity.

What strategies can nonprofits use to improve their success rate for [page title - "grants for {category}]?

To improve grant success, nonprofits should:

  • Align with funder priorities – Tailor proposals to match the funder’s mission and key focus areas.
  • Use measurable outcomes – Provide data-driven results to demonstrate past impact and expected future success.
  • Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen applications.
  • Develop a compelling narrative – Use real stories and case studies to highlight the significance of the program.

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