Healthy Community Fund - Medium Grants is a grant from the Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) that funds health and wellness programs as well as capacity-building initiatives for nonprofits serving La Porte County, Indiana. Medium grants range from $25,001 to $100,000 and require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as a first step.

For 2026, the grant portal opened January 9, LOI decisions were issued February 7, full applications were due March 20, and award decisions are expected June 12 with grant terms beginning July 1 or later. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and governmental entities providing services or programs that benefit La Porte County residents. Applications must be submitted through HFL's online grant portal.

HFL Grants | Health Foundation of La Porte Contact Us (219) 326-2471 contact@hflaporte. org Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Mental Health & Substance Use Conference & Learning Center La Porte County Data & Resources Health Foundation of La Porte > Grants FAQs/Tutorials/How to Apply HFL invests in our community in a variety of ways, including through grants.

We are excited to unveil our Healthy Community Fund, which will provide mini, small, and medium grants to support health and wellness needs in the community and capacity building needs to strengthen La Porte County nonprofits.

2026 Healthy Community Fund: Mini, Small, and Medium grants Mini Grants: Up to $5,000 Accepted February 1 – October 31 on a rolling basis Small Grants: $5,001 – $25,000 Accepted February 1 – October 31 on a rolling basis Medium Grants: $25,001 – $100,000 January 9 – Grant portal opens; Letter of Inquiry (LOI) first required step February 7 – Applicants notified of LOI decision March 20 – Full application due June 12 – Applicants notified of decision July 1 – Grant term begins on or after this date HFL will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for large grants in spring 2026 .

We will provide additional information, including dates, as it is available. Please note: All LOI’s and grant applications must be submitted through HFL’s online grant portal . Interested in applying for an AED ?

HFL accepts grant requests for our When Seconds Count: AED Initiative once per year. Grant requests are accepted beginning February 14 of each year. To be eligible, applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or a governmental entity.

Requests for AED grants are only accepted through HFL’s grant portal. The FAQ/Tutorial below provides information on how to access the grant portal. We advise interested organizations to submit their application as soon as possible, as the number of AEDs is limited.

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services and/or programs benefiting residents of La Porte County can apply for HFL grants. Underwriting for an organization’s annual appeals/solicitations, special events, or general fundraising.

Organizations that discriminate in any way based on participation or membership in a specific religious faith, race, gender, citizenship status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Faith-based organizations will be considered so long as the grant funds are used for projects/programs that are offered to individuals regardless of their religious affiliation, race, gender, citizenship status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Requests from individuals. Associations of property owners, homeowners, condominiums, etc. Lobbying or the support of any political candidate, political party, or political activity. If you have any questions about the grant application process, the application itself, or a project concept, please contact us at 219.

326. 2471 or contact@hflaporte. org .

GRANTEE COMMUNICATION Guidelines and Resources These communication guidelines inform grant recipients as to how they should acknowledge HFL as a funding source and keep HFL informed of their progress outside of formal reports. The downloadable HFL logos are high-quality files that should be used when including HFL’s logo in any communications related to a HFL grant-funded project or program.

Grantee Communication Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions Who can apply for grants from HFL? 501(c) ( 3 ) nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services and/or programs benefiting residents of La Porte County can apply for HFL grants. Are there things that HFL will not fund?

Underwriting for an organization’s annual appeals/solicitations, special events , or general fundraising. Organizations that discriminate in any way based on participation or membership in a specific religious faith, race, gender, citizenship status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Faith-based organizations will be considered so long as the grant funds are used for projects/programs that are offered to individuals regardless of their religious affiliation, race, gender, citizenship status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Requests from individuals. Associations of property owners, homeowners, condominiums, etc. Lobbying or the support of any political candidate, political party, or political activity.

Is there a limit to how many grant applications we can submit per year? No. HFL currently does not have a guideline regarding the number of grant applications that an organization can submit in a year. This may change in the future.

May I apply for a project/program that has received HFL grant funding in the past? Yes. HFL recognizes that the work partners do in the community is often long term, and our gra ntmaking reflects that.

If your organization has an open grant for a program, we suggest you wait until your grant term is nearing completion prior to submitting an application for the next year. For example, if you plan to request a mi ni grant, we suggest you submit an application 4 to 8 weeks prior to your current grant term end date as decisions are made quickly (two weeks or less).

If you are applying for a small grant ($5,001 – $25,000 ), we suggest you apply 3 months prior to your grant term end date . How does HFL accept proposals? All LOIs and grant applications must be submitted through HFL’s grant portal .

What are HFL's focus areas? Attainable Housing : People in La Porte County reside in safe, stable, quality housing that meets their needs and is affordable for their hous e hold . Healthy Eating Active Living : People in La Porte County eat healthy foods and are physically active.

Mental Health & Substance Use : People in La Porte County enjoy positive mental health and are free from substance use disorder . What is the Healthy Community Fund? HFL ’s Heal thy Comm un ity Fund is th e fund HFL uses to r espond t o communit y needs that align with our mission — La Por te County res idents are health y and we ll — and t hat might not ali gn with ou r focu s are as.

The Healthy Commu nity Fu nd is d esign ed to be respo nsi ve to communi ty need s and provides three types of gra nts : m ini grant s, smal l grants, and medi um gra nts. Mini grants are up to $5,000 and are designed to respond rapidly to community needs.

These grants support health and wellness needs in the community; capacity building needs to strengthen La Porte County nonprofits and governmental agencies; and general operating expenses. The mini grant application form is simple and should take at most an hour to complete. Mini grant applications will be accepted February 1 – October 31, 2026, on a rolling basis.

Organizations that apply for a mini grant can expect a response within two weeks. Mini grants are part of our Healthy Community Fund. Small grants are grant requests of $5,001 to $25,000 to support health and wellness needs in the community; capacity building needs to strengthen La Porte County nonprofits and governmental agencies; and general operating expenses.

Small grant applications will be accepted February 1 – October 31, 2026, on a rolling basis, and decisions will be announced quarterly. Small grants are part of our Healthy Community Fund. Medium grants are grant requests of $25,001 to $100,000 to support health and wellness needs in the community and capacity building needs to strengthen La Porte County nonprofits and governmental entities.

These grants require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as the first step. The grant portal will open for medium grant LOI submissions on January 9, 2026. All LOIs are due January 31, 2026.

We anticipate that medium grants will be a highly competitive category each year. Medium grants are part of our Healthy Community Fund. Large grants are grant request s of $100,000+ per year for 3-year grant terms .

We will issue request s for proposals in spring 2026 for large grants. These grants will address our focus areas of Attainable Housing , Healthy Eating Active Living , and Mental Health & Substance Use and will feature deep collaboration with HFL and partners as well as supported evaluation . Does HFL offer capacity building grants?

Yes, HFL offers capacity building support to La Porte County nonprofits and governmental agencies through our Healthy Community Fund’s mini, small, and medium grants. Does HFL offer other types of capacity building support besides grants? Yes, HFL offers capacity building support through different ways , including workshops and educational opportunities.

When can I apply for an AED grant? Each year, HFL awards grants for AEDs, cabinets, and signage through our When Seconds Count: AED initiative. Grant requests are accepted beginning February 14 , through our grant portal.

To be eligible, applicants must be a 501(c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization or a governmental entity. We advise interested organizations to submit their application early (beginning February 14), as the number of AEDs is limited. How do I access the grant portal?

Click here to enter the Grant Application Portal. The link to the portal can also be accessed at the top of our Grants page at hflaporte. org/grants.

Please contact HFL at 219. 326. 2471 or contact@hflaporte.

org if you need assistance in creating an account in the grant portal or have any issues or questions during the grant application or reporting process. What is the Collaborate feature on HFL's Grant Portal? The Collaborate feature can help when: more than one person from an organization needs to work on a request.

an applicant or grantee needs someone else to upload a document, fill out certain questions, or sign off on their request (e.g., a fiscal sponsor, or executive director). an applicant or grantee needs an efficient way for someone else to view, edit, and/or submit their application or follow-up form (e.g., a grant agreement, or final report). Click here to learn more about how the Collaborate works.

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