American Heart Association Opened Grant Applications
The grants support local North Carolina initiatives focused on blood pressure management and healthy food access.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Heart Disease
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The American Heart Association has opened grant applications for community organizations in North Carolina. Funding will support cardiovascular health projects in the Greater Charlotte, Triad, and Cape Fear regions.
Why it matters
With heart disease currently the leading cause of death in North Carolina and stroke ranking fifth, these grants provide targeted support for preventative health initiatives. The funding aims to directly improve patient outcomes in areas with significant cardiovascular health disparities.
The American Heart Association is offering grants between $2,500 and $15,000 to qualifying organizations. These projects must focus on blood pressure management or increasing access to healthy food.
The players
American Heart Association
This is a non-profit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research and educates consumers on healthy living.
Novant Health
This is a non-profit integrated health care system that serves communities throughout the Carolinas.
The details
Organizations in the Greater Charlotte, Triad, and Cape Fear regions can apply for the funding to launch or expand local cardiovascular health programs. The initiative, supported by Novant Health, provides application materials in both English and Spanish.
Timeline
October 9, 2026 is the deadline for submitting grant applications.
November 2026 is when the grant recipients will be announced.
Health Landscape
This program aligns with the Healthy People 2030 cardiovascular health objectives by targeting specific regional drivers of mortality. It represents a shift toward localized medical intervention to reduce the burden of heart disease in North Carolina.
Residents in the targeted regions may gain better access to nutritional resources and blood pressure screening programs funded by these grants. These resources are designed to help individuals manage long-term cardiovascular risks in their own neighborhoods.
The takeaway
Organizations interested in these grants should ensure their proposed initiatives directly address either blood pressure or food access. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their submissions in English or Spanish ahead of the October deadline.
Further reading
For additional context on local efforts, visit the Heart Disease section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWAYTV3.
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