AdventHealth Heart of Florida & AdventHealth Lake Wales – Community Impact Grant (2026)
Funding for Community Health Programs Serving Polk County, Florida
Organization: AdventHealth Heart of Florida & AdventHealth Lake Wales
Support Type: Community health program grants
Geographic Focus: Polk County, Florida
About the Funder
AdventHealth is a national faith-based health system dedicated to delivering whole-person care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Through its local hospitals and community initiatives, AdventHealth invests in partnerships that improve access to care, strengthen public health outcomes, and support the well-being of communities across the country.
The Community Impact Grant program reflects AdventHealth’s commitment to working alongside local nonprofit organizations to address critical health needs identified through its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). In Polk County, the program supports innovative, evidence-based programs that help improve health outcomes and expand access to services for residents across the region.
What This Program Supports
The 2026 Community Impact Grant will fund programs aligned with priority health needs identified in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessments for AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Priority focus areas include:
Mental Health
Programs that address behavioral health needs, expand access to mental health services, provide prevention or intervention programs, or support emotional wellness within the community.
Health Care Access & Quality
Initiatives that improve access to medical services, reduce barriers to care, strengthen care coordination, or enhance healthcare delivery for underserved populations.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Programs that improve access to nutritious food, support healthy eating habits, address food insecurity, or provide education and community engagement around nutrition.
Projects should demonstrate measurable outcomes, collaboration with community partners, and the ability to create sustainable impact beyond the grant period.
Eligible Support Types
Funding supports programmatic initiatives that improve community health and well-being, including:
- Community-based health programs
- Preventive health initiatives
- Nutrition and food access programs
- Mental health services and support programs
- Projects that expand healthcare access or care coordination
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Provide services aligned with one or more priority areas: mental health, healthcare access and quality, or nutrition and healthy eating
- Serve residents within Polk County, Florida
- Demonstrate organizational sustainability and a plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period
- Provide quarterly data reporting to AdventHealth to measure impact and progress
- Identify key partnerships or collaborations that support program success
Priority consideration may be given to organizations serving communities surrounding AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Funding Amounts
Grant amounts vary. In 2025, AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales invested more than $375,000 in community partners across Polk County to support programs addressing health, housing, behavioral wellness, and public safety.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
📅 Grant Period: One-year funding cycle
📅 Review: Applications must be submitted by the deadline; late submissions will not be accepted.
Application Process
Organizations must submit their application through AdventHealth’s online grant application system.
Applicants should ensure that:
- The program aligns with one or more of the stated priority areas
- Clear outcome metrics are defined
- Community partnerships are identified
- Organizational capacity and sustainability are demonstrated
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.adventhealth.com/news/adventhealth-heart-florida-and-adventhealth-lake-wales-open-applications-2026-community-impact-grant
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is particularly well suited for organizations that:
- Provide health or social services in Polk County, Florida
- Focus on mental health, healthcare access, or nutrition
- Deliver measurable outcomes and track community impact
- Collaborate with local partners to improve community health
The AdventHealth Community Impact Grant is designed to support community-driven programs that expand access to care and strengthen the health and well-being of Polk County residents.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Competitive grant cycle
Typical Lead Time: Plan applications several months before implementation
Best Suited For: Health-focused nonprofits and community organizations serving Polk County, Florida.
