Nutrition and Healthy Eating Grant

The Nutrition and Healthy Eating Grant is administered by the Live Well Foundation of South Lake, a private healthcare conversion foundation established to preserve and enhance community health investments following structural changes to South Lake Hospital governance. The foundation’s mission is to inspire sustainable initiatives that improve the health and wellness of residents within the South Lake community in Florida. Through its grantmaking activities, the foundation prioritizes partnerships with nonprofit organizations that can deliver meaningful, long-term improvements in community well-being, particularly in alignment with identified public health needs. This funding opportunity focuses specifically on nutrition and healthy eating as a critical issue area. The grant supports programs and initiatives that improve access to nutritious food, promote food security, and enhance community-based food systems. Eligible project types include efforts to expand access to affordable and culturally appropriate foods, provide nutrition education and skill-building opportunities, and address systemic barriers such as food deserts or transportation limitations. Projects may also include food distribution programs, community gardens, and initiatives that promote sustainable and equitable food systems across the service area. The primary purpose of the grant is to strengthen the social and public sectors by supporting nonprofit-led initiatives that produce measurable improvements in population health. Applicants are expected to propose projects that either launch new services, expand existing successful programs, or foster collaborative partnerships with healthcare or community organizations. Proposed projects must align with community health priorities identified in local health needs assessments and demonstrate the potential to create sustainable, long-term impact. Emphasis is placed on initiatives that address issues such as obesity, diabetes, access to food and nutrition, and broader healthcare access challenges. Funding amounts for this opportunity range from 50,000 to 250,000 dollars, with the possibility of larger, multi-year awards considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must provide detailed project descriptions, including goals, strategies, partnerships, and sustainability plans. Budget narratives are required to demonstrate how funds will be used and how the project will maintain impact beyond the grant period. The foundation prioritizes proposals that demonstrate strong organizational infrastructure, clear evaluation plans, and collaboration across sectors. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that are recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 509(a) and have a demonstrated track record of at least three years of IRS Form 990 filings. Applicants must operate within the South Lake County service area in Florida, including Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Montverde, Minneola, the Four Corners area, and unincorporated regions of the county. Organizations must align with the foundation’s mission and focus areas related to health and wellness. For-profit entities, individuals, and organizations operating outside the designated geographic region are not eligible for funding. The application process requires organizations to register and submit their applications through the foundation’s online grant portal. All application components must be completed and submitted by the stated deadline, as late or incomplete submissions are not considered. Applicants may be invited to participate in interviews as part of the review process. Proposals are evaluated based on alignment with the foundation’s priorities, organizational capacity, project feasibility, collaboration, and the strength of evaluation and sustainability plans. The application period opened during the week of April 1, 2026, and closes on May 15, 2026. Selected applicants are invited to interviews scheduled for July 14, 2026, and award notifications are expected during the week of July 27, 2026. The program does not explicitly indicate recurrence, and no rolling applications are accepted. Applicants seeking assistance with the application process may contact the foundation directly via email.

Ensure strong alignment with community health needs assessment demonstrate sustainability and collaboration and provide a clear evaluation plan