Medical Research Grants for Nonprofits

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Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga Foundation)

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted April 1 - May 20, annually

The Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga Foundation), based in Sweden, promotes human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines, and healing practices, and by supporting research…

National Academy of Medicine

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026

The National Academy of Medicine presents awards annually to recognize singular individuals in the fields of health, medicine, and science.

The Academy accepts nominations for the following…

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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Application Deadline:
  • Spring Grants: March 12, 2026
  • Field of Interest Grants: May 22, 2026
  • Fall Grants: July 29,2026
  • NOW Grants: Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis through November 30, 2026, or until funds are expended.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties in Indiana. (Most grants are awarded to organizations that…

Nell J. Redfield Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be received at least ten days before quarterly meetings of the directors, which are held on the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December.

Grant Range:
$5000 - $500000
Average Grant:
$49338

The Nell J. Redfield Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Washoe County, NV.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • healthcare;
  • medical research;
    • …

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

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Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted quarterly on the last Monday in February, May, August, and November.

Upcoming dates: 

  • August 25, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • February 23, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
  • August 24, 2026
  • November 30, 2026
Grant Range:
$100 - $100000

The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Wausau and Marathon County, WI, and the surrounding areas.

These funds support…

Urology Care Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 25, 2026

Grant Range:
$10000 - $195000
Average Grant:
$34924

The Urology Care Foundation supports initiatives to improve urologic health through research, education, and humanitarian programs.

The Humanitarian Grant Program supports individuals and…

Nature Awards

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Application Deadline:

May 27, 2026

Nature Awards AI for Discovery recognizes applied, AI-powered scientific research that accelerates solutions to major global challenges.

The award is open to research teams using artificial…

Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: December 30, 2025 and March 4, May 27, August 4, 2026
  • Invited applications: January 30, April 10, July 10, and September 17, 2026
Grant Range:
$1645 - $300000
Average Grant:
$44441

The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, CA, and Miami-Dade County, FL. Grants are made to organizations whose focus is the betterment of the…

Without medical research, we would never enjoy the level of medical care we enjoy today compared to past centuries or even decades. And without medical research, many diseases and conditions today will be forever without a cure. Despite this, medical research is chronically underfunded in America. There are many nonprofits who have made it their mission to step in and fill this gap. 

Medical research grants can be put towards a wide range of purposes. These could include supporting laboratory research, clinical trials or epidemiological studies. 

These grants come from a wide variety of sources. Traditionally, these included federal agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They could also include state health departments, or private foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

When drafting medical research grant proposals, it's essential to use accurate and relevant data to support that proposal. You want to make it clear that there is a deficit in funding, and that your nonprofit is a position to address that deficit. Data you may want to include could be statistics on disease prevalence you want to support medical funding for, and the economic burdens of that disease. 

If you need more pointers on writing award-winning grant proposals, then make sure to check out our full guide on the topic. You can also browse a wide range of excellent medical research grants right here, all accepting applications.