Grants to Advance Community-Led Health Solutions in Florida

Quest Diagnostics Foundation is providing a funding opportunity through its Priority Communities initiative, specifically targeting communities within Miami-Dade County, Florida. This initiative seeks to foster coalition-driven and community-led health solutions, emphasizing improved health outcomes related to chronic cardiometabolic conditions and maternal/child health. Building on prior community-based interventions, this effort integrates lessons learned to fund impactful, sustainable initiatives. The Foundation expects applicants to implement and evaluate community-centric programs that leverage local partnerships and resources. Proposed initiatives should aim to enhance community-clinical linkages, utilize diagnostic testing and screening services provided at no cost by Quest Diagnostics, and address social determinants of health such as food security and transportation. Successful applicants will outline clear outcomes and metrics, with an emphasis on sustainable models and active community collaboration. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based tax-exempt entities, public charities, or governmental organizations, including institutions like public schools, universities, and health departments. National nonprofits may apply if they partner with community-based organizations in Miami-Dade County. For-profit entities, individuals, and organizations operating outside of the designated geography are not eligible. In addition, the Foundation will not support capital campaigns, unrestricted general support, or events not aligned with long-term health objectives. The application process consists of a two-stage format: short proposals followed by full proposals for selected applicants. The application portal opened on April 24, 2025, with short proposals due by June 6, 2025. Applicants invited to submit a full proposal will have eight weeks from their invitation to complete the submission. Full proposals will undergo detailed evaluation, and award status notifications will be delivered within eight weeks of submission. The short proposal requires details such as community demographics, program goals, projected reach, use of Quest Diagnostics’ testing resources, funding estimate, and program timeline. Full proposals are evaluated based on program overview and implementation (40%), operational capacity (30%), evaluation and sustainability plans (20%), and budget details (10%). Required attachments include IRS determination letters, audited financial statements, logic models, and budget templates. For additional assistance or questions, applicants can contact the Foundation team via the form on the grant application website. All applications and documentation must be submitted online using the provided platform and templates.