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HFL Releases Request for Applications for 2026 Large Grants Program

April 05, 2026

Press Release

LAPORTE COUNTY -- Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Large Grants Program Grant Opportunity Overview & Request for Applications (RFA). This funding opportunity invites organizations doing impactful work in the areas of Attainable Housing (AH), Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL), and Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) in La Porte County to submit applications that demonstrate how they will contribute to achieving one or more objectives in a HFL focus area (AH, HEAL, and MHSU). Organizations must demonstrate commitment to community engagement, learning, and measurable results to improve people’s lives in La Porte County. Applications involving more than one organization are welcome, although one organization will need to serve as the grant recipient.

HFL’s 2026 Large Grants Program aims to advance the foundation’s community investment goal to embrace collaboration and be informed by the community to change lives in La Porte County through AH, HEAL, and MHSU prevention and treatment.

“We are excited to launch our 2026 Large Grants Program as part of our new strategic plan,” said Eric DeWald, HFL President & CEO. “This new approach allows us to support our partners with multi-year grants, concentrating our investment in our three focus areas. HFL looks forward to engaging collaboratively with our partners to make La Porte County a healthier place to live.”

HFL anticipates awarding up to five grants per focus area, for a total of up to 15 grant awards.

Please refer to the RFA for additional details, including the objectives and strategies within each focus area, eligibility criteria, and application process and requirements.

Office Hours

HFL aims to serve as a resource throughout the application process. Applicants may contact HFL by email at contact@hflaporte.org or phone at 219.326.2471. Applicants can also visit with HFL at the organization’s Grants Office Hours, which are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 3-4 pm CT. Organizations are welcome to visit in person at the HFL Conference & Learning Center at 140 E Shore Parkway in La Porte, or to attend virtually, which requires registration on HFL’s website.

HFL is hosting a bonus Large Grants Office Hour on Tuesday, April 7, from 2-3 pm CT. This session will be virtual only. Please visit hflaporte.org/grants-office-hours to register and receive the Zoom link.

Grants FAQs

HFL has also added a Grants Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on its website. Refer to hflaporte.org/grants/grants-faqs for a variety of Large Grants Program-related questions.

HFL 2026 Large Grants Program Timeline

These dates and additional details can be found in the RFA.