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$9.00B
Total funding
$6K
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Our History
Since its founding, The H & R Block Foundation has been committed to assisting underserved individuals and improving the quality of all aspects of life. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that increase access to the arts, build stable neighborhoods, offer diverse learning opportunities, and expand access to services that respond to all individuals’ physical and emotional needs. The Foundation continues to support the H&R Block culture by aligning resources and leadership to create positive social change.
Grants
Community Impact
The H & R Block Foundation awards grants that help nonprofits improve or strengthen services, enhance operations, and achieve greater results. The Foundation’s grant strategy focuses on the following:
Since its inception, The H & R Block Foundation has invested over $84 million in various charitable organizations.
Grants FAQ
The Foundation’s areas of focus are:
There are no fixed minimum or maximum amounts, though most grants do not exceed $150,000.
The Foundation’s sister organization, the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation makes single-year and multiyear grants that typically fall in the range of $150,000 to $500,000. Grants may be funded by either Foundation, as determined by Foundation staff.
The 2026 Carceral Systems Organizing Grant seeks to support organizations working to eradicate carceral systems, create alternative justice solutions, or pursue system reform by addressing systemic criminalization that disproportionately targets Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and low-income/poor communities across our five-state region.
We define carceral systems organizing broadly to include all systems that criminalize people’s lives based on race, poverty, gender, immigration status and/or disability. Examples include but are not limited to:
Grants for global health fund initiatives that address health disparities, improve access to care, and promote wellness worldwide. The following grants empower nonprofits to combat diseases, support public health, and enhance healthcare systems globally.
Explore 8,000+ funding opportunities for global health initiatives, with $3.34B available. Instrumentl helps nonprofits find relevant funding, manage deadlines efficiently, and access insights to drive impactful global health programs.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Global Health?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Global Health?
Grants are most commonly $32,500.
Nonprofits who want to win global health grants include international health organizations, research institutions, and humanitarian groups working to improve health outcomes worldwide. These grants more than likely address global health fund initiatives that address disparities, improve access to health care, and promote global health awareness. Most grants will require you to have a 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor.
Grants in global health typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.7% 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.
Global health grants are offered to nonprofit programs that focus on reducing health disparities, improving disease prevention, and expanding healthcare services in underserved regions. Funders also focus on empowering nonprofits that combat diseases, support public health, strengthen healthcare infrastructure, advance medical research, and support emergency response efforts. More than 6,000 funding opportunities are available, with more than $2.94 billion available in funding for nonprofit groups that address global health fund initiatives.
Funding for global health grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $32,500, while the average grant awarded is $633,837. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the more than $2.94 billion available, most funding for global grants come from private funders like the Wheeler Charitable Trust Grant, the Alabama Law Foundation, the American Journalism Project Inc., and the Cooke Foundation. In addition, there are also federal and state/local grants available through health departments and community service grants. Some key federal funders that provide funding for global health initiatives include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the USDA, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
To improve grant success, nonprofits interested in global health grants should concentrate on all of these key areas:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
With more than 6,000 global health grant opportunities to sift through, Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process by helping you filter through the relevant funding opportunities, track deadlines, and analyze funder-giving patterns. Try using the platform's automated alerts so that you never miss a deadline. In addition, the detailed funder insights help organizations tailor their applications to align with grantor priorities for global health grants. Learn how NYU Langone saved significant time prioritizing their best-fit funding opportunities.