Best Community Health Grants in Montana

Montana community health organizations and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services may be eligible for funding to support education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community service programs. The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation prioritizes low-income, rural, and underserved populations, including at-risk youth, individuals with special needs, and economically disadvantaged families.

Montana organizations improving community health information access and literacy can apply for National Library of Medicine Express Health Information Outreach Awards; awards US $5,000 for outreach projects. Funding supports consumer and provider education, technology tools, and partnerships that expand use of reliable biomedical and health information, especially for underrepresented populations in the region.

Healthcare clinics, systems, Tribal Health, community health centers, school-based health centers, and other facilities in Montana can receive funding to run 12‑month asthma quality improvement projects that enhance evidence-based patient care. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services provides Montana community health providers with US $5,000 - US $7,000 plus technical support, education, and renewal options.

Health care clinics, health systems, community-based organizations, and other healthcare facilities in Montana working with people who have diabetes can apply for Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Diabetes Support Program Implementation funding; awards US $5,000 to implement complementary diabetes support programs that expand access to diabetes education and improve community health education services.

Certified PAs, PA students, and PA organizations designing oral health outreach, prevention, or treatment projects in Montana and nationwide can seek seed funding for PA-led community health education initiatives. The nccPA Health Foundation offers up to US $3,500 to support projects that expand oral health awareness and workforce capacity, with applications accepted year-round.

Individual SHAPE America members in the U.S. with at least five years of membership and distinguished careers in health or physical education, sport, dance, or physical activity can be nominated for this Hall of Fame Award. Montana educators advancing community health education and school-based physical activity programs may be strong candidates.

Health and physical education researchers focusing on curriculum and instruction in the U.S., including Montana, can be honored for their scholarly contributions through this award. Focused on advancing K–12 health, physical education, dance, and community health education, SHAPE America recognizes outstanding individual members whose work strengthens professional practice and student well-being.

Montana community health education professionals who are long-standing SHAPE America members may be eligible for the E.B. Henderson Award recognizing minority leaders in health and physical education. This Society of Health and Physical Educators honor celebrates exemplary scholarship, mentorship, and service that increase involvement of ethnic minorities and underserved populations in HPERD fields across the U.S.

Early-career health and physical education researchers in Montana and nationwide can receive recognition and support for curriculum and instruction scholarship through the Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award. Focused on advancing community health education and K–12 instruction, SHAPE America honors SHAPE members 3–6 years post-doctorate for impactful, innovative research contributions.

Experienced SHAPE America members in Montana and nationwide who have made distinguished contributions to health, physical education, dance, sport, or community health education may be eligible for this top professional honor. The Society of Health and Physical Educators annually awards the Luther Halsey Gulick Medal to one leader whose career exemplifies outstanding service and inspiration.

Graduate students in psychomotor measurement and evaluation at U.S. colleges and universities can receive support for professional expenses, including those contributing to community health education in Montana. With a mission to advance health and physical education, SHAPE America provides this award to current members who show strong potential for success in the field.

Individual SHAPE America members advancing measurement and evaluation in health and physical education can be honored for their professional contributions through this national award, open to members in Montana and across the U.S. With a mission to advance professional practice, Society of Health and Physical Educators recognizes outstanding leadership within its Measurement and Evaluation SIG.

Health and physical education professionals advancing measurement and evaluation, including those in Montana community health education, may be recognized through this lifetime achievement award. With a mission to advance professional practice, Society of Health and Physical Educators honors SHAPE America members whose substantial scholarly work has significantly influenced theory and application in preK-12 health and physical education.

Current SHAPE America members in Montana seeking support for projects advancing girls’ and women’s participation and leadership in sports can apply for the NAGWS Legacy Award. Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators provide US $1,000 for research, professional development, after-school programs, speakers, or similar community health education initiatives for women and girls.

Montana community health education organizations can access funding through AES Hawaii Foundation for programs that advance social justice, education and workforce development, environmental stewardship, or community health and resilience. Eligible projects should serve communities within the foundation’s geographic focus areas, provide direct value, address unmet needs, and demonstrate measurable, long-term community impact.

Master’s students in school-based health education programs at accredited U.S. or U.S. territory colleges, including those serving Montana, can receive a US $1,000 Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship for any educational expenses. Society of Health and Physical Educators also provides a complimentary one-year student membership in SHAPE America.

Montana undergraduate students majoring in school-based health education at accredited U.S. colleges or universities can access funding through the Society of Health and Physical Educators. The Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship provides US $1,000 and a one-year SHAPE America student membership for full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors with at least a 3.25 GPA.

Montana community health and wellness organizations hosting events or engagement activities can access funding through Better Health Together for community health education, wellness promotion, and physical fitness initiatives. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits may receive up to US $5,000 in sponsorship support, with one sponsorship per organization each year and applications due 6–8 weeks before events.

The NNLM Region 5 Professional Development Award offers funding for individuals at member institutions to enhance their knowledge and skills in health-related areas. This initiative aims to support meetings, workshops, and training that focus on health literacy, public health, and evidence-based practices. By fostering professional development, the NNLM seeks to improve healthcare services and access to health information across various communities, ultimately contributing to better public health outcomes.

The NNLM CHIS Training Award Year 5 aims to enhance the capabilities of rural and small library staff in providing reliable health information. This initiative not only supports health literacy but also promotes community engagement by enabling awardees to conduct CHIS classes. By utilizing existing materials, participants can present these classes in various formats, ensuring broader access to essential health resources. This award fosters local health information leaders, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Inc supports independent medical education to enhance healthcare professional competence and improve patient health outcomes. Their mission is to be a global leader in innovative medical education, focusing on evidence-based activities that address critical gaps in knowledge. By fostering excellence in healthcare, they aim to ensure measurable improvements in performance and patient outcomes across various disease areas.

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.

Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Initiative

The Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Initiative, supported by the McKesson Foundation and administered by the NAFC, aims to expand access to lifesaving breast cancer screening and prevention services for uninsured and medically underserved. Through this initiative, the NAFC will provide $30,000 grants to members to establish or strengthen breast cancer screening programs in alignment with evidence-based guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society. Funding will support activities such as improving patient identification and referral systems, increasing access to mammography services through partnerships or mobile units, strengthening staffing and technology capacity, and providing patient education and case management to ensure follow-through with recommended screenings. By enhancing early detection and preventive care, the initiative seeks to reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes for women who might otherwise go without critical cancer screening services.

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.

Food as Medicine Initiative

The Food as Medicine Initiative, supported by the McKesson Foundation and administered by the NAFC, aims to address food insecurity as a critical driver of health outcomes for uninsured and medically underserved patients. Research continues to demonstrate the strong connection between food insecurity and poor health, including increased risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and certain cancers. Through this initiative, NAFC will provide $20,000 grants to member free and charitable clinics to implement or expand food insecurity screening and patient-centered interventions that improve access to healthy food and nutrition education as measured by the US Household Food Security Module or Hunger Vital Signs and patient education focused on food as medicine for eligible patients in order to increase the percentage of patients with improved food security scores within one year of project implementation.

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.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Initiative

The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Initiative, supported by the McKesson Foundation and administered by the NAFC, aims to improve medication access, adherence, and patient understanding among uninsured and medically underserved populations. Individuals without health insurance often face significant barriers to obtaining prescription medications and receiving the counseling necessary to manage chronic conditions effectively. Through this initiative, NAFC will provide $30,000 grants to member free and charitable clinics and pharmacies to establish or expand Medication Therapy Management programs aligned with recommendations from the American Pharmacists Association. Funding will support activities such as staff certification in MTM, development of standardized protocols, and patient education to help individuals better understand their medications, manage side effects, and support overall treatment plans. By strengthening pharmacist-led care and improving communication between providers and patients, this initiative seeks to enhance medication adherence, improve chronic disease management, and advance better health outcomes for vulnerable patient populations.

This funding opportunity aims to bolster the cancer surveillance workforce through educational initiatives. By enhancing collaborations with cancer partners and developing tools for improved data quality, this program will expand the capacity of registrars. Efforts will focus on recruitment and retention, ultimately ensuring compliance with Public Law 102-515. Strengthening the cancer registrar workforce will lead to timely and accurate cancer data submission, supporting public health objectives.

CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the public health system save and improve lives by unleashing the power of partnerships to protect the health, safety and security of all communities, everywhere. The CDC Foundation is authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners, corporations, organizations and individuals to support the critical health protection mission of CDC and the public health system.

The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year aimed at protecting communities across the country from a variety of health threats—from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like malaria and HIV to emergency responses, such as Ebola and Zika.

Contractor for Implementation and Evaluation of Healthy Native Babies Project Materials

This RFP request proposals from Tribes, Tribal Serving Organizations (TSOs) and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) [T/TSOs/UIOs] to implement and evaluate the updated Healthy Native Babies Project (HNBP) materials within their service areas. This initiative aims to strengthen culturally relevant infant safe sleep education, increase community awareness and support Native families in reducing sleep related infant deaths. Selected T/TSOs/UIOs will adapt, disseminate and assess the use of HNBP materials in ways that reflect the cultural, linguistic and community-specific needs of the Native populations they serve. 

This project is a rapid turnaround project to support T/TSOs/UIOs in:

• Implementing HNBP materials in clinical, community, and family setting
• Training staff and community partners
• Evaluating reach, effectiveness, and community feedback
• Identifying barriers, facilitators, lessons learned, and best practices for future replication

Quest Diagnostics Foundation

Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Quest Diagnostics Foundation is committed to addressing the systemic root causes of health disparities. By combining corporate resources with trusted community leadership, we fund and scale evidence-based initiatives that promote wellness, prevent chronic disease, and empower individuals.

We focus our resources on three critical, interconnected clinical and social interventions to build sustainable health improvement:

• Strengthening the community health workforce
• Addressing social drivers of health (SDoH)
• Promoting the prevention, early detection, monitoring, and treatment of disease through diagnostic testing

About Quest for Healthy Communities Champions

The Quest for Healthy Communities Champion award was created to honor, uplift, and support outstanding organizations across the United States that are actively living our core purpose:

Working together to create a healthier world, one life at a time.

Whether you are expanding access to life-saving screenings, supporting maternal and family wellness, or addressing critical social drivers of health, your dedication is moving us closer to an equitable healthcare future. We want to recognize and celebrate your impact.

What we celebrate: Our core impact pillars

The Champions we look to honor are community-first organizations and coalitions tackling critical disparities head-on. We are especially excited to spotlight work that advances health, addresses social drivers of health, fosters community-clinical linkages and develops the community workforce. Examples of this work could include: 

• Programs actively dismantling clinical barriers to ensure every individual—regardless of zip code, background, or income—has access to high-quality care
• Innovators providing creative solutions for food security, transportation, health education, and maternal-child support networks
• Organizations bringing critical care directly to those in need through mobile clinics, community health workers, and localized diagnostic screenings
• Organizations finding creative ways to engage the communities they serve directly into the solutions they are delivering

The award: Selected organization champions will receive a $10,000 grant.