The Health Care Innovation Loan Program from the Florida Department of Health funds innovative projects to improve health care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes across Florida.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | January 2027 | April 2027 | July 2027
Funding Amounts: Low-interest loans up to $5 million per project, 1% max interest, 10-year term; covers up to 50% of project costs (80% for rural/underserved areas).
Summary: Supports innovative health care projects in Florida through repayable, low-interest loans to improve quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; program is not currently accepting applications.
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 is designed to encourage the implementation of innovative solutions that improve health care quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes, while also fostering workforce support and cost savings. Loans are intended for projects involving new technologies, equipment, or service delivery models that benefit Florida communities. Funding is prioritized for rural hospitals, underserved communities, and nonprofit Medicaid providers.