Charlotte Community Foundation Fall 2026 Health Care Program Grants
Open now. The Charlotte Community Foundation (CCF) is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 competitive grant cycle, including dedicated Health Care Program Grants for Charlotte County nonprofits.
At a glance
- Health Care funding: four grants of $15,000 each, for $60,000 total in this focus area.
- Overall Fall 2026 cycle: $195,000 across five local nonprofit focus areas.
- Deadline: September 29, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. The Foundation does not state a time zone on the public grant page.
- Geography: Charlotte County, Florida. Grant funds must be used in Charlotte County.
- Eligible applicants: nonprofit organizations providing direct health-related services, promoting access to quality care, or improving community health outcomes. CCF defines health broadly to include physical health, mental and behavioral health, preventive and primary care, nutrition, and wellness.
- Atlas Opportunity Score: 88/100.
Eligibility and application controls
Applicants generally must be not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, align with the Foundation’s mission, be located in or provide services in Charlotte County, and use award funds in Charlotte County. Organizations with a different nonprofit status are directed to contact CCF about eligibility. Only one application per organization is permitted in this Fall cycle.
CCF states that Fall 2026 funds should support or enhance work already underway rather than start work in a new focus area. The application asks for organizational and program information, staffing and leadership, board engagement, budget and recent financial information, current programs in the selected focus area, and how the funding would strengthen existing work. Submission is through the Foundation’s online grant portal. The public page does not state a mandatory match/cost share, procurement requirement, solicitation number, or detailed equipment/vendor-cost rule, so applicants should confirm those items in the portal and FAQ before final budgeting.
Dr. Miltie / N9+ perspective
N9+ Fit Score: 64/100, conditional. A connected remote physical-examination or telehealth platform could be relevant where it directly enhances an eligible nonprofit’s existing Charlotte County health-care program, especially an established mobile or access-to-care model. However, CCF’s public guidance does not expressly authorize technology, equipment, or third-party vendor costs. Those costs should be confirmed before they are placed in an applicant budget. Dr. Miltie, LLC is not a direct eligible nonprofit applicant; a vendor or implementation-partner role is appropriate only if selected by an eligible applicant and permitted by the Foundation.
Strong applicant profile
Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic is a particularly strong local fit because it provides no-cost primary, semi-urgent, pharmacy, wellness, and mobile medical services throughout Charlotte County. Its Mobile Medical Clinic operates five days per week and provides onsite examinations, chronic-illness management, health screenings, and other direct services. Any technology concept should be framed as an enhancement to that existing delivery model and remain subject to CCF cost allowability.
Next action
Eligible Charlotte County nonprofits should select their strongest Fall 2026 focus area, review the Foundation’s informational materials and FAQ, confirm any technology/equipment/vendor budget treatment in the portal, and submit by September 29 at 4:59 p.m.