The LFP Annual Grantmaking Program awards grants of between $200,000 to $500,000 per project, which must be matched dollar for dollar by local grantmakers such as community foundations, family foundations, corporate grantmakers and others. A project's total award is paid out over a three-year or four-year period.

Support of innovative, community-based projects that improve health and health care for underserved and at-risk populations. The program also helps bring to national attention new ideas and approaches developed locally.