Best Grants for Heart Disease Research

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CommonSpirit Health and our local facilities support nonprofit organizations that share our mission, vision and values. We give priority to programs that improve access to care and promote health equity and healthier communities.

CommonSpirit is proud to support nonprofit organizations that help improve the health and well-being of our communities. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we prioritize projects that focus on advancing health equity, improving access to care and improving community wellness.

Researchers and clinicians developing digital biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and related dementias can apply for funding from Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation. The program supports scalable platforms such as wearables, apps, sensors, and smart home or VR/AR systems that measure symptom domains like cognition, motor function, daily activities, sleep, or autonomic function, which may also inform heart disease–related research approaches.

The Voelcker Fund Grant supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations conducting medical research, focusing on diseases like cancer and heart disease. It provides restricted grants, emphasizing research that seeks cures in the Greater Bexar County area, particularly for conditions affecting the retina. The fund prioritizes organizations in San Antonio and offers various funding structures, including seed and matching grants, while ensuring compliance with non-discrimination policies.

501(c)(3) organizations improving healthy food access or nutrition can apply for Walmart Foundation’s Healthier Food for All concept note funding; awards support food access and food-as-medicine initiatives. Eligible U.S. nonprofits working on nutrition, chronic illness, or heart disease-related programs may be invited to submit full proposals after initial review.

The Edna G. Kynett Memorial Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance cardiovascular health in the Delaware Valley. Established in 1954, it funds community health, professional education, and research programs targeting high-risk and underserved populations. The Foundation prioritizes innovative proposals focused on prevention and sustainable health improvements, particularly for children and adults. Grants typically do not exceed $50,000 and cover direct program expenses. Eligible applicants include public entities and 501(c)(3) organizations.

Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations in the U.S. and its territories can seek funding to advance oral health equity, policy, and systems change, including community-based research and innovative care models. Focused on dismantling disparities in oral health, CareQuest Institute invites projects that may also inform chronic disease and heart health outcomes.

Research institutions and teams conducting heart disease and cardiovascular research can apply for Additional Ventures Foundation’s Single Ventricle Research Fund, awarding up to US $600,000 for multi-year projects. Funding supports mechanistic, translational, or clinical studies on single ventricle heart defects, which may benefit heart disease researchers seeking substantial support for innovative projects.

Early-career physician-scientists conducting myocarditis research in the U.S. or Canada can receive $50,000 from the Myocarditis Foundation to support early-stage studies on diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. With a mission to advance heart disease research, this program provides one-year seed funding and career development for investigators within 10 years of earning an MD, PhD, or equivalent.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic needs services in the Greater Philadelphia region and Camden can seek funding for food, clothing, and shelter programs. W. W. Smith Charitable Trust offers more than US $5,000 for direct assistance, including pantry supplies, housing-related costs, and facility improvements that help vulnerable children and older adults access essential support.

Research institutions and teams studying cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic (CKM) disease or obesity can apply for grants up to US $300,000 from American Heart Association to evaluate GLP-1 and/or GIP agonists. Projects using causal inference, machine learning, and large health data sources may benefit heart disease research and related outcomes.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, churches, and government entities serving mostly African American communities in Bexar and nearby Texas counties can apply for San Antonio Area Foundation’s San Antonio Area African American Community Fund grants, offering up to US $50,000 total. Programs in health, including heart disease and related conditions, education, arts, youth, and people in need may be supported.

Arizona-based nonprofit organizations and academic institutions can seek sponsorship for charitable events that advance chronic conditions, mental health, health equity, or substance use disorder work through the Foundation for Community and Health Advancement. These event sponsorships, up to US $25,000, may support heart disease–related awareness, prevention, or care initiatives within the foundation’s chronic conditions focus.

The BCBSAZ Foundation for Community and Health Advancement supports charitable events that align with health improvement initiatives in Arizona. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and academic institutions. The foundation focuses on critical health issues such as mental health, chronic conditions, and health equity. Sponsorship applications must be submitted 60 days prior to the event date, with reviews conducted monthly. The foundation aims to enhance community health through strategic partnerships and impactful funding.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting health care and medical research, including children’s medical and heart disease projects, in select DC, Florida, Massachusetts, and nearby Mid-Atlantic communities can apply for support from the Gratis Foundation. Grants may also benefit related programs such as children’s health, medical access, and humanitarian services within these areas.

Utah 501(c)(3) nonprofits with established health care, human services, education, youth, STEM, or veterans programs can seek funding to expand services, capital projects, and research. The Kahlert Foundation prioritizes improving access to quality care and essential supports, so heart disease prevention, treatment, or related wellness initiatives in Salt Lake, Summit, or Utah Counties may be eligible.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other eligible care organizations developing nursing-driven care models that address racism’s impact on health may be eligible for up to US $500,000 to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation supports innovative interventions that can include chronic illness management, which may encompass heart disease care and related health equity efforts.

Nonprofit community-based organizations in New Jersey serving Hispanic communities can apply for up to US $60,000 in community service funding to support youth at risk, prevent health risks and disease, and assist seniors. With a mission to improve quality of life, the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development provides support that may benefit heart disease prevention and related health initiatives.

With a mission to support health and medical research, this trust provides Texas 501(c)(3) organizations studying or treating heart disease with funding. Eligible nonprofits focused on heart disease research, clinical care, or related health initiatives in Texas can apply through the W. B. & Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust’s program administered by JPMorgan.

Medical and academic centers conducting heart disease research in the Puget Sound region can seek project-focused support through the Wilkins Charitable Foundation. Focused on medical research and related social services, this program offers US $2,000 - US $5,000 grants, with three annual cycles and eligibility tied to organizations serving Greater Seattle communities from Tacoma to Everett.

Exempt organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area conducting conservation work or health-related programs, including heart and lung disease and children’s health, can apply for US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants. Grants from C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust help support medical research and related initiatives that may include heart disease research and care.

Focused on community health, this program invites Chicago-area 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek funding to improve heart disease and diabetes outcomes for South Side residents. Grants from the University of Chicago support health-related services and programs for at-risk and underserved populations, which may include heart disease prevention, care, and related support services.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) medical schools, hospitals, health systems, and research entities conducting genome research on heart disease, cancer, lung disease, or diabetes may be eligible for this funding. With a mission to advance cures through human genetic sequencing, Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation supports leading-edge DNA, RNA, and protein research and related community awareness programs.

Joseph G Markoly Foundation Inc

When Joseph Markoly originally established the foundation more than thirty years ago, its focus was on Alzheimer’s and heart disease support, funded through a number of the larger national disease-related organizations. Over time the focus has shifted to helping small to mid-size organizations in our local communities which support children and seniors in a variety of effective ways. 

Markoly Foundation was established in honor of Joseph G. Markoly, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who wanted to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Joseph’s family was affected directly by both Alzheimer’s and heart disease having lost a family member to each condition. For that reason, the foundation dedicates a majority of their resources to providing grants to organizations that focus on the treatment of each of these diseases. In addition, Markoly Foundation supports a variety of programs dedicated to helping children and seniors by providing services, supplies, programs and research in areas impacting these demographics.

Joseph G. Markoly Foundation Grant Support for Children’s Organizations

Children are the future of this world and the Markoly Foundation is proud to fund local programs dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. From providing vision services for school kids to classes on parenting, we are proud to do our part to help fund critical community programs for families.

We are dedicated to providing funding for local nonprofit programs that improve the quality of life for all, but particularly for the children and elders in our community.

Joseph G Markoly Foundation Inc

When Joseph Markoly originally established the foundation more than thirty years ago, its focus was on Alzheimer’s and heart disease support, funded through a number of the larger national disease-related organizations. Over time the focus has shifted to helping small to mid-size organizations in our local communities which support children and seniors in a variety of effective ways. 

Markoly Foundation was established in honor of Joseph G. Markoly, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who wanted to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Joseph’s family was affected directly by both Alzheimer’s and heart disease having lost a family member to each condition. For that reason, the foundation dedicates a majority of their resources to providing grants to organizations that focus on the treatment of each of these diseases. In addition, Markoly Foundation supports a variety of programs dedicated to helping children and seniors by providing services, supplies, programs and research in areas impacting these demographics.

Joseph G. Markoly Foundation Grant Support for Elder Organizations

The Markoly Foundation takes pride in supporting local organizations that provide services for elders in our community. Seniors face a number of challenges that come with aging, especially when they don’t have loved ones who are able to assist them with their needs. We provide grants for a variety of senior-related programs from Caregiver Education and Support to Emergency Meal Delivery and Transportation Services.

We are dedicated to providing funding for local nonprofit programs that improve the quality of life for all, but particularly for the children and elders in our community.

Health and research institutions in the U.S. seeking to build capacity for healthcare-based approaches to firearm injury and suicide prevention can apply for grants supporting research infrastructure and systems. Grants from Kaiser Permanente help organizations strengthen clinical research, especially in heavily impacted communities, which may complement broader cardiovascular and heart disease–related health initiatives.

Nonprofit public charities working on heart disease detection, treatment, or recovery programs in the U.S. and abroad can seek support for underserved structural heart and critical care patients. Edwards Lifesciences Foundation funds screening, public and clinical education, treatment, and patient support initiatives, which may include heart disease research and related community health efforts.