Request for
Funding Information

GENERAL INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS

The Indian River County Hospital District (the “District”) is committed to addressing the health of our community’s residents through a three-prong approach: investing taxpayer dollars in collaborative efforts that provide strategic solutions to identified health and healthcare needs, championing initiatives that improve health and access to healthcare, and convening key stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Our Mission & Vision:

Mission: To improve the health of Indian River County residents.

Vision: An innovative and integrated healthcare network that improves the health of Indian River County residents.

As a trusted partner, the District collaborates with residents, local organizations, and government entities to develop sustainable solutions that address the evolving health and healthcare needs of Indian River County residents. The District’s Trustees are committed to ensuring that all approved funding requests align with the District’s Mission and Vision, strategically leveraging resources and fostering partnerships to drive measurable improvements in health outcomes and enhance the overall well-being of the community.

Funding is distributed on an October 1 – September 30 cycle, although programs or services are not required to operate in the same fiscal year.

REQUEST FOR FUNDING INFORMATION MEETINGS

LETTERS OF INTENT & FUNDING REQUEST SUBMISSION

The Indian River County Hospital District (the “District”) is inviting Letters of Intent (LOIs) from community partners to address the health of the uninsured, underinsured, and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population of Indian River County.  The District will consider partnerships which align with and directly and quantifiably impact its goals and objectives outlined below. 

All LOIs must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. on February 19, 2025. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Organizations whose LOIs meet the eligibility criteria will be notified by February 24, 2025, and invited to complete an Application for District Funding through e-CImpact.

The application for funding will open on February 24, 2025 and must be completed no later than 5:00 PM on March 28, 2025.  No late applications will be accepted or considered.   

Apply Here on eCImpact

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

The District is accepting funding requests from community partners to address the health of the uninsured, underinsured, and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population of Indian River County.  The District will consider partnerships which align with and directly and quantifiably impact its goals and objectives outlined below.  

Indian River County Hospital District Goals & Objectives FY’25 thru FY’30:

Organizations must be 501(c)(3) non-profits that operate within and serve the residents of Indian River County. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the District Trustees to address urgent healthcare gaps for residents of Indian River County.

Organizations must provide the following documentation with their funding request. Failure to meet all mandatory requirements may result in ineligibility to submit a funding request for consideration.

1. Verification of registration with Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
2. Copy of current Organizational Chart.
3. Copy of the organization’s Strategic Plan.
4. Copy of the organization’s current Board of Directors with qualifications.
5. Copy of the organization’s most recent financial audit (must be within 180 days following your fiscal year-end).
6. Copy of the organization’s IRS 990, including all schedules.
7. Total Organization Budget.
8. Program/Service Budget (if requesting funds for multiple programs/services please provide a program/service budget for each).  Include all alternate funding sources with amounts.
9. Copy of the organization’s General Liability Certificate of Insurance.
10. Copy of the organization’s Professional Liability Certificate of Insurance.
11. Copy of the organization’s Automobile Insurance, if transportation is included in the services provided.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must comply with the following:

1. Have no conflicts of interest prohibited by applicable law with the District, its Board of Trustees, or Committees, nor concerning any other work performed by the Organization by the District.
2. All organizations requesting funding will be required to submit a progress report on a semi-annual basis.
3. All organizations must adopt and comply with the State of Florida’s Record Retention Policy.
4. All organizations requesting funding are subject to a site visit by District staff.
5. All organizations that receive funding will be subject to an internal audit review by District staff