
About
The Collaborative Community Council (3C) serves as an advisory body under the AdventHealth Orlando Board of Trustees. With a mission to drive meaningful change, the council evaluates and approves the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), establishes funding priorities, and directs resources to impactful initiatives through the Community Impact Grant. By aligning community investments with identified health needs, the council fosters strategic partnerships and sustainable solutions that enhance well-being across Central Florida.
About the Community Impact Grant
The Community Impact Grant is a competitive funding opportunity led by the Collaborative Community Council (3C) to support innovative, community-driven programs that address priority health needs identified in our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Each year, the council allocates $1.2 million in funding to nonprofit organizations in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties that are working to create lasting improvements in community health and economic stability.
Community Impact Grant Application Status
The 2025 Community Impact Grant Application Window Is Now Closed
Thank you to all who submitted Expressions of Interest for this year’s grant cycle. The application window is now closed, and submissions are currently under review.
All EOI applicants will be notified via the email address provided in the application of their status by May 9, 2025. Organizations selected to move forward will be invited to submit a full proposal as part of the next phase in the grant review process.
Final award notifications will be shared by August 15, 2025.
For questions or more information, please contact CFD.CommunityHealth@AdventHealth.com.
Collaborative Community Council Members

John Crossman
Crossman Career Builders

Trish Edris
AdventHealth

Michael Griffin
AdventHealth

Steve Hogan
Florida Citrus Sports

Stephanie Howell
Valencia College

Joel Hunter
Action Church

Dr. Lauren Josephs
Visionary Vanguard Group

Anne Kelley
Northstar Financial Group, Inc

Belinda Kirkegard
National Entrepreneur Center

Yamile Luna
AdventHealth

Dr. Alric Simmonds
AdventHealth

Donna Walsh
Shepherd's Hope

Doug Hilliard
AdventHealth