Novartis – Patient Education Grants | Funding for Non-Promotional Patient & Caregiver Education Programs

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Organization: Novartis

About the Funder

Novartis provides Patient Education Grants to support high-quality, independent, non-promotional educational programs that help patients and caregivers better understand diseases, treatment options, and disease management strategies. These grants advance Novartis’ commitment to improving health literacy, empowering informed decision-making, and supporting communities affected by serious and chronic conditions.

Grants are awarded only to organizations capable of delivering medically accurate, independent, and fair-balanced educational content.

What This Program Funds

Novartis supports patient education initiatives that:

1. Improve Patient Understanding of Disease & Treatment

Disease awareness and health literacy
Understanding symptoms, progression, or comorbidities
Treatment options and clinical decision support (non-promotional)

2. Support Caregiver Education

Caregiver skills training
Resources that help caregivers navigate disease management

3. Improve Patient Engagement & Self-Management

Tools for improving treatment adherence
Navigation of health care systems
Support for chronic or rare disease management

4. Increase Equitable Access to Patient Education

Programs addressing health disparities
Multilingual or accessible education formats
Outreach in underserved communities

Important:
Funding cannot support promotional programs, product-specific content, or activities influenced by commercial objectives.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

Accredited or credible healthcare-related organizations, including:
- Nonprofits
- Patient advocacy organizations
- Medical societies
- Educational institutions
Able to deliver independent, non-promotional education
Capable of maintaining strict independence from Novartis marketing, sales, and commercial teams

Novartis will not fund:

Individuals or personal requests
Promotional programs or product-specific messaging
Grants tied to prescribing, purchasing, or recommending a Novartis product
Fundraising galas, dinners, or general sponsorship requests

Funding Amounts

Novartis does not publish minimum or maximum grant amounts.

Funding decisions depend on:

Educational need and scientific merit
Target audience and reach
Independence and objectivity of the program
Alignment with Novartis’ therapeutic focus areas
Compliance with U.S. healthcare laws and Novartis internal policies

Deadline

Applications are accepted year-round.

Novartis recommends submitting requests at least 45–60 days before the program start date to allow sufficient time for internal review.

Geographic Focus

This program supports U.S.-based patient education initiatives serving U.S. patients and caregivers.

Application Process

Visit the Novartis External Funding portal
Select Patient Education Grants
Provide:
- Organization and tax-exempt details
- Needs assessment
- Program description and agenda
- Budget and justification
- Description of independence and conflict-of-interest safeguards
Submit required supporting documentation
Novartis reviews for compliance, independence, and alignment