In 2024, HFL updated its grantmaking process to include three grant processes.
Below, you can view a video detailing the processes.
While the dates referenced in the video do not apply to 2025, the processes, eligibility requirements, and tutorial steps are still applicable.
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Our Grants
Learn about HFL's 3 grant processes, as shared at the 2024 HFL Symposium, Making a Mark, on January 12, 2024.
The Collaborate Feature on HFL’s Grant Portal
The Collaborate feature can help when:
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More than one person from an organization needs to work on a request.
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An applicant or grantee needs someone else to upload a document, fill out certain questions, or sign off on their request (e.g., an executive director, co-worker, fiscal sponsor, etc.).
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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, final report).
Click below to learn more about how Collaborate works:
Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA™)
Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA™) is a disciplined way of thinking and acting to improve entrenched and complex social problems. Communities use RBA™ to improve the lives of children, youth, families, and adults. RBA is also used by organizations to improve the effectiveness of their programs.
RBA™ starts with the ENDS in mind and works backwards to MEANS. The approach focuses on community-level conditions of well-being that leaders agree to be accountable for achieving, and then uses common sense steps to organize collective action to make a positive impact.
These documents provide background and guidance for how potential grantees should use Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA™) to create their grant proposal. RBA™ is a disciplined way of thinking and acting to improve entrenched and complex social problems.
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When will HFL begin accepting grant applications in 2025?HFL will begin accepting grant applications on January 10, 2025.
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Is there a limit to how many grant applications we can submit per year?HFL suggests no more than two grant requests per year per organization.
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May I apply for a project/program that has received HFL grant funding in the past?Yes. Please contact us with any questions.
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How does Health Foundation of La Porte accept proposals?HFL only accepts applications through our grant portal. Applications sent by any other means will not be considered.
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What is the process for grants that are up to $10,000?To request a grant of $10,000 or less, login to the grant portal and click on “Grants up to $10,000” to begin your application. Please note that the application and reporting for grants up to $10,000 is simpler than those for grant requests over $10,000, for which there are two distinct processes (Grants of $10,001 to $25,000 and Grants over $25,000).
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What is the process for grants that are $10,001 to $25,000?To request a grant that is between $10,001 and $25,000, login to the grant portal and click on "Grants of $10,001 to $25,000" to begin your application.
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What is the process for grants that are over $25,000?For requests over $25,000, applicants must login to the grant portal and click on “Grants over $25,000.” Applications to apply for a grant over $25,000 require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as a first step. A LOI is an abbreviated description of your proposed project or program. It is not a vague exploration of an idea. It is assumed that you have already thought through your proposed project/program (including a budget). Invitations to proceed to the full application will be sent out to applicants. If invited to proceed, full applications must be submitted before the close of the application cycle. HFL will respond to all LOIs within 7 days. Applicants may receive a request for further information. Please note: Requests for grants over $25,000 must address one of HFL’s strategic priorities of Healthy Children, Healthy Living, or Healthy Minds. HFL does not provide Healthy La Porte grants over $25,000.
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What is the process for Healthy La Porte grants?To request a Healthy La Porte grant, login to the grant portal and click on “Grants up to $10,000” or "Grants of $10,001 to $25,000" to begin your application. Please note that the "Grants up to $10,000" has a simpler application form and reporting requirements to align with the amount requested. Proposed projects and programs attend health and wellness needs that fall outside of HFL’s strategic priorities of Healthy Children, Healthy Living, and Healthy Minds. Please note: HFL does not provide Healthy La Porte grants over $25,000.
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What is the Collaborate feature on HFL's Grant Portal?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 certainquestions, or sign off on their request (e.g., a fiscal sponsor, 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, final report). The following links will show you how Collaborate works: Video Collaborator Tutorial Written Collaborator Tutorial Click here to enter Grant Application Portal Please contact HFL at 219.326.2471 or contact@hflaporte.org if you have any issues or have any questions during the grant application process.
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What is RBA™?RBA™ is a disciplined way of thinking and acting to improve entrenched and complex social problems. See downloadable documents above for more information.