Community Impact Grant

The 2026 Community Impact Grant is offered by AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales, both key health care providers within Polk County, Florida. This grant initiative reflects AdventHealth’s continued commitment to enhancing community health by investing in local nonprofit and community-based organizations that aim to expand access to whole-person care. Focused on addressing systemic challenges identified in recent assessments, the program aligns with AdventHealth’s mission to improve health outcomes through strategic partnerships and evidence-based interventions. This funding opportunity stems directly from findings in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA), which highlighted mental health, health care access and quality, and nutrition and healthy eating as primary concerns within the Polk County community. As a result, the 2026 grant cycle specifically seeks proposals that offer sustainable, impactful solutions in these areas. Projects must demonstrate not only alignment with these health priorities but also the capacity to deliver measurable, community-level outcomes. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit or community-based organizations operating within Polk County, Florida. Priority will be given to those serving neighborhoods surrounding AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales. Applicants must show proof of program sustainability beyond the grant period and provide a clear plan for quarterly reporting on progress and impact. Collaborations and partnerships that support program success are strongly encouraged and considered a component of the evaluation process. Grant funds will be awarded for one-year programmatic initiatives. Though specific award amounts are not disclosed, the 2025 cycle saw an investment exceeding $375,000 across multiple community programs. This suggests a commitment to robust funding, though applicants should structure their requests according to documented needs and the scale of the proposed intervention. All applicants must ensure their proposals directly address one or more of the three focus areas and be capable of generating and reporting data-driven results. The submission deadline for the 2026 Community Impact Grant is June 1, 2026. Applications must be received by this date; late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstance. Interested organizations must complete an online application through the provided grant portal, which collects relevant program details and supporting documentation. While no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent are stated, adherence to the guidelines is critical to a successful application. This grant cycle presents an opportunity for local organizations to join with AdventHealth in driving health equity, reducing care disparities, and improving quality of life across Polk County. By investing in mission-aligned, community-rooted programs, AdventHealth aims to catalyze lasting improvements in whole-person care and help create a healthier, more resilient region.