2026 Interfaith Health & Wellness Summit Grant Application

Purpose of grant:

Anthem recognizes that houses of worship and faith-based organizations are trusted entities, providing spiritual refuge and a place of hope and help during good and challenging times. We appreciate and value your work and are here to support your health and wellness initiatives that are helping improve the communities you serve.

The 2026 Interfaith Health & Wellness Grant aims to provide financial assistance to a house of worship or a faith-based organization that implements a health and wellness program for their faith assembly or local community. The program must be implemented between 01/01/27 – 12/01/27.

Grant recipients may become eligible for an It is Well Community Star Award if their program meets one of the following requirements and demonstrates measurable results:

Addresses state health priority:

  • Immunizations and vaccine access

  • Substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery support

  • Infant mortality and maternal/child health

  • Smoking cessation and tobacco/vaping prevention

  • Obesity prevention and health weight initiatives

  • Mental and behavioral health

  • Chronic disease prevention and management

  • Nutrition education and food access

  • Physical activity and active living

  • Health education and health literacy

  • Social determinants of health, including housing stability, transportation, employment, and access to care

  • Family wellness and caregiver support

  • Senior health, aging supports, and chronic condition management for older adults

Target populations:

  • Rural communities

  • Unemployed or underemployed individuals

  • Diverse and historically underserved communities

  • LGBTQ+ individuals

  • Individuals with disabilities

  • Individuals re-entering society from incarceration

  • Children, mothers, and families in the foster system

  • Aging Hoosiers

  • Pregnant and postpartum individuals

Grant request amount: Up to $1,000

The deadline to apply for funding is November 30, 2026. If you have any questions about the grant and/or application, please email your questions to IndianaHealth@anthem.com.