Medical Bills / Patient Assistance Grants

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 98 Medical Bills / Patient Assistance Grants — 47 open right now, across 11 funding agencies. Award amounts range $40K to $50M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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98total grants
47open now
11agencies
$40K–$50Mfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 days left Hard to apply

DoW Autism Career Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Career Development Award supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

Autism Centers of Excellence R01

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institute…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.865 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative new concepts or untested theories that address…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports studies that have the potential to make an important…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 12, 2026
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

DoW Vision, Translational Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports translational research that transforms a promising discovery into new drugs, devices…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 12, 2026
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OPEN 57 days left Hard to apply

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I

The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research…

🏛 Administration for Community Living 📋 CFDA 93.433 ⏰ Dec 16, 2026 💰 $95,000 – $100,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many medical bills / patient assistance grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 98 medical bills / patient assistance grants, of which 47 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 22, 2026 — about 2 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for medical bills / patient assistance grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but medical bills / patient assistance grants in this category most often support: Public University, Private University, Small Business (SBA-defined) and 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $40K to $50M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse medical bills / patient assistance grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Medical Bills / Patient Assistance grants

Medical bills and patient assistance grants support research, treatment programs, and care initiatives for vulnerable populations including veterans, cancer survivors, and military families. With 98 active grants in this category, major funders like the National Institutes of Health and the Department of the Army's USAMRCC drive substantial investment in improving patient outcomes and reducing financial barriers to care.

Typical awards range from $500,000 to $10.2 million, with nearly all grants using competitive application processes. Private and public universities, along with 501(c)(3) charities, are the primary recipients, often securing multi-year research and pilot funding. Most grants don't require cost-sharing. Filter by agency, recipient type, and demographic focus to identify opportunities matching your organization's mission.