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US $1,000 - US $7,500
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Book Buddies Program
Unspecified amount
Brinson Foundation Grant
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Unspecified amount
Cannon Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount
CVS Community Health Grants
Community Health Grant
Grants are awarded to free and charitable clinics, school-based health centers and community health centers nationwide to increase access to care and improve health outcomes for people of all ages.
The CVS Health Foundation has made a multi-million commitment to expanding access to quality health care nationwide through partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
In 2016, grants have been awarded to free and charitable clinics and community health centers nationwide to increase access, improve health outcomes and lower overall health costs across the country in innovative and strategic ways.
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
F.Y. Eye: PSA Grant Program
Unspecified amount
Semnani Family Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount
Summer Food Service Program (SUN) program 2026
A funding opportunity designed to support food security, refugee services, licensed free healthcare clinics and community development organizations in the United States.
Summer Food Service Program (SUN) program 2026
The Summer Food Service Program (SUN), created and funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), currently provides organizations with limited funding opportunities to purchase and provide meals to their local communities in the form of reimbursements. Starting in 2011, IRUSA began to supplement and support the USDA in this effort. SUN recipient, organizations are able to start a USDA-approved site, increase the capacity of their current USDA-approved site(s) or develop their role as the meal-providing sponsor to subgrantees. Grants are provided to further enable and encourage wider participation in this program as well as increase food access and support to food-insecure children throughout the summer months.
US $250,000 - US $500,000
RFP: Strengthening the Nonclinical Youth Mental Health Workforce Grant
More than US $10,000
Northland Foundation: Quarterly Grants
Unspecified amount
VHCF: Health Access Grants
US $500 - US $15,000
Raymond J. and Mary C. Reisert Foundation Grant
More than US $1,000
TCA Texas Arts Respond Project Grant
Up to US $25,000
Family Medicine Cares- USA Free Health Clinics Grants ( New Clinics)
Up to US $25,000
Family Medicine Cares USA: New, Free Clinics Program
Unspecified amount
CFDRR: Competitive Grant Cycle
US $5,000 - US $20,000
Competitive Community Grant- Animal Welfare ( Fall cycle)
Unspecified amount
GFF Capital Grants
Up to US $50,000
See, Test & Treat Grant - Multiyear Funding
Up to US $50,000
See, Test & Treat Grant Single-Year Funding
US $2,000 - US $15,000
GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness
Up to US $75,000
Jenkins Foundation Grant
US $5,000 - US $20,000
MMS&A Charitable Foundation: Organizational Grants
US $100 - US $99,999
PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program
US $50,000 - US $100,000
NNG Grants Program
US $30,000 - US $50,000
NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund
NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality healthcare and strives to be a national voice promoting quality healthcare for all. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org.
NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund
The NAFC Healthcare Services Expansion Fund supports the launch or expansion of clinical programs and new service areas that increase access to care for underserved patients. This funding is designed to help NAFC members introduce new services or grow existing programs that address unmet community health needs and improve access to comprehensive, patient-centered care.
US $10,000
Superior Health Plan: Community Grant Program
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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.
300+ 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
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700+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health
Grant Deadline Distribution
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Free Clinics?
Most grants are due in the third quarter.
Frequently asked questions
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 Q3, with 28.0% 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.
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 $50,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $13,750, while the average grant awarded is $326,480. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
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.
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.
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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