Health First Wellness Grants
Funding Amount
$360,000+ annually distributed to multiple organizations
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: Annual cycle (2023-24 cycle opened March 28, 2023)”
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Eligible organizations
- Brevard County-based nonprofits
Other requirements
- Organizations addressing identified health disparities
- Community partners focused on wellness improvement
Overview
Annual competitive grants program supporting Brevard County nonprofits working to improve community wellness and address health disparities.
Award Amount: Total of $360,000+ awarded to approximately 12 nonprofit organizations annually
Geographic Scope: Brevard County, Florida
Eligible Applicants:
- Brevard County-based nonprofits
- Organizations addressing identified health disparities
- Community partners focused on wellness improvement
Focus Areas:
- Community health disparities
- Aging services
- Youth services and prevention (homelessness, crime)
- Healthcare navigation programs
- Specialized health services (memory disorders, family caregiving)
- Adaptive sports and recreation programs
- Mobile health services
Selection Criteria:
- Alignment with Community Health Needs Assessment priorities (conducted in partnership with Space Coast Health Foundation)
- Demonstrated ability to produce measurable results
- Enterprising approaches and expansive thinking
- Impact on improving wellness and addressing health disparities
Evaluation Process:
- Applications reviewed and approved by Community Health Improvement Committee
- Committee comprised of Health First system leaders
- Focus on measurable outcomes and life-saving impact
Application Period: 2023-2024 cycle opened March 28, 2023
Background: As a not-for-profit healthcare organization, Health First seeks strategic partnerships to improve community wellness. Past grantees have demonstrated significant impact, including helping prevent homelessness among young adults and expanding healthcare navigation services.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Application Portal: Visit HF.org/wellnessgrants to apply
- Application Period: Annual cycle (2023-24 cycle opened March 28, 2023)
- Submission Format: Online application through website portal
- Required Materials: Not specified in available documentation
Note: Detailed application requirements, narrative questions, and specific submission materials were not included in the source material. Applicants should visit HF.org/wellnessgrants for complete application details.
What Health First Shared Services Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $50K
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Rockledge, FL.
Example grants
Economic Development Commission · Rockledge, FL
General support - 2024 accelerate brevard sponorship
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Community health
- Health disparities
- Homeless
- Youth services
- Seniors
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