WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., (Dec. 5, 2025) – Community health improvements start with small, local solutions. That’s the philosophy of the American Heart Association’s Culture of Health mini-grant series in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, which has opened its fourth round of applications.
Applications are open through Dec. 18 for Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Martin and St. Lucie County-based organizations that will use the grant dollars to fund projects around blood pressure control, nutrition security, tobacco-free and vape-free environments, or cardiac emergency response plans inclusive of CPR training and AED placement.
Nonprofits, government agencies and civic organizations may apply here. All organizations will be notified by Jan. 12 of their grant status. Grant recipients must agree to report on the progress of their project at the six-month mark, and to participate in monthly meetings to talk through best practices for their projects from February through May. The grants are sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare, supported by the HCA Healthcare Foundation, and by Palm Health Foundation.
“We are proud to support the American Heart Association to provide grants directly to local organizations addressing specific health needs within our neighborhoods to help prevent chronic illness,” said Lisa Fregoso, vice president of marketing for HCA Florida Healthcare.
The past three years of projects have impacted an estimated 582,000 people. Projects have included adding cold storage to food pantries so they can offer fresh fruits, vegetables and proteins; creating cardiac emergency response plans including CPR and AED training for local organizations; and launching self-monitoring blood pressure programs so high-risk patients can measure their blood pressure at home.
“We make sure the local projects we fund are sustainable, so they can continue beyond this mini-grant,” said Abigail Goodwin, executive vice president of Palm Health Foundation. “Importantly, the grant recipients become part of a network of boots-on-the-ground health leaders who can work together to come up with solutions for any gaps in health that our community members face.”
The American Heart Association Palm Beach County serves the residents of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Staff members, volunteers and donors assist the organization in guiding efforts to reduce the incidences of heart disease and stroke, the first and fifth leading killers, respectively, of American men and women.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Instagram and X.