Review the mission.
Confirm that your work improves healthcare access for Montgomery County residents.
For
Grantseekers
Start here
Before you
apply.
HIF's process is designed to be systematic rather than rigid. If the process poses a genuine hardship, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation.
Check guidelines.
Review eligibility, funding exclusions and the factors HIF considers in each application.
Connect with HIF.
New grants are generally considered after a site visit. Reach out before applying.
Attend training.
Organizations interested in funding are expected to attend HIF's annual grantee training.
Apply online.
Use the Foundant grant portal for applications, agreements and follow-up reports.
FY26 + FY27 Strategic Alignment
What HIF is
prioritizing now.
HIF's current strategic alignment responds to a changing local landscape and focuses grantmaking on health disparities, promising initiatives and stronger collaboration.
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Identify initiatives that address current and anticipated health disparities in Montgomery County.
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Fund initiatives that show promise to succeed in addressing those health disparities.
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Facilitate collective discussions that encourage collaboration for improved and expanded healthcare services.
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Grant guidelines
Is your organization a fit?
HIF considers grants to 501(c)(3) healthcare nonprofits based in Montgomery County, Maryland, or nonprofits that have county-based health programs and activities.
Read full guidelines ↗Grow effective programs
Start or grow well-conceived programs and organizations serving community health needs.
Improve access and delivery
Offer innovative solutions that improve the quality, accessibility or delivery of health and wellness services.
Build organizational capacity
Strengthen sustainability, service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
Leverage resources
Use partnerships, matching support, aligned funding or other human and financial resources to extend impact.
FY27 Funding Cycle
Plan ahead.
Stay connected.
HIF's current site notes that FY27 funding calendar information will be published in late summer 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the funding guidelines and connect with HIF staff.
Ready to apply?
One portal.
One clear next step.
HIF uses Foundant for grant applications, grant agreements and follow-up reports. Before starting an application, make sure your organization does not already have a profile.
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