Equipment Fund Grants
PURPOSE: The intent of this grant program is to assist organizations in the Upper Peninsula to purchase necessary health-related equipment that will benefit the health and well-being of U.P. residents. Examples include, but are not limited to equipment that will:
- Address the technology needs of an organization to improve service delivery
- Improve health-related transportation
- Improve treatment processes for patients or clients
- Increase the capacity of the organization to serve clients or patients
- Help with health-related program expansion
Who should apply: Any tax-exempt organization based in the Upper Peninsula to improve health outcomes in the region, with preference given to grassroots organizations, tribal communities, and small and medium-sized nonprofits.
How to Apply: Complete the online equipment grant application on the Superior Health Foundation webpage (www.superiorhealthfoundation.org). If the SHF Grants Committee determines that your application meets the criteria, it will contact you. Applicants may be asked to make a short 10- minute presentation to the committee.
Funding: Superior Health Foundation may provide up to $10,000 in funds from its annual budget
(January 1 to December 31) for equipment fund grants distribution, with a maximum grant amount of
$2,500 that may be awarded for each equipment fund grant.
Selection: Proposals will be reviewed by the SHF Grants Committee on a monthly basis. Selection will be contingent upon funds available and how well proposals meet the criteria of benefiting the health of UP residents. A project budget must accompany the grant. Please include detailed information on the piece(s) of equipment to be purchased, as well as specific pricing information, including quotes or invoices.
Other factors which may be taken into consideration include:
- The equipment is health-related
- Community needs and the number of residents who will benefit from the equipment purchase
- The long-term durability of the equipment
- How the equipment purchase will help to improve the capacity of the organization
Please include a detailed budget with information on the equipment to be purchased, including specific pricing information, quotes, or invoices (when possible). Letters of support are beneficial, but not required.
Equipment fund grant recipients are not required to complete a written final report but will be asked to submit photographs of the equipment in action, if applicable, and a budget or invoice detailing the purchase.