Health Care Innovation Loan Program
Forecasted
The Health Care Innovation Loan Program from the Florida Department of Health funds projects that advance health care quality, efficiency, and outcomes through innovative research and technology in Florida.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Low-interest loans up to $5 million per project, 1% max interest, 10-year term; loans cover up to 50% (or 80% for rural/underserved areas) of project costs.
Summary: Supports innovative health care projects in Florida through repayable, low-interest loans to improve health care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes, with a focus on underserved communities.
Key Information: Matching funds required; eligibility limited to licensed health care entities and certain education/training partners.
Description
The Health Care Innovation Loan Program, administered by the Florida Department of Health, provides low-interest, repayable loans to support transformative health care projects across Florida. The program aims to advance innovative solutions that improve the quality and delivery of health care, drive efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes—especially in rural and medically underserved communities. Loans are designed to fund projects such as technology implementation, new service delivery models, and workforce support initiatives. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate significant, sustainable impact and cost savings while maintaining high-quality care.
