Community Health Pilot Grants

PURPOSE: The intent of the Community Health Pilot Grants is to provide funding for new organizations, new projects, and/or new programs designed to improve the well-being of the residents of the Upper Peninsula. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Developing new health education opportunities in a community or for a specific target population
• Start-up costs for a new collaborative effort to address health issues in a community
• Expansion of evidence-based programming into new communities
• Piloting new, innovative solutions to address community health concerns

Awards will range between $500 to $10,000, and up to $50,000 will be granted in 2025. Applications are reviewed monthly and approved by the Board in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Any tax-exempt organization based in or working in the Upper Peninsula to improve health outcomes in the region, with preference given to grassroots organizations, neighborhood groups, tribal communities, and small and medium-sized nonprofits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1: Click on this link to schedule a call with us to discuss your project idea, or send a one-pager to [email protected].

Step 2: Sign up or log in to our grants portal and apply. Preview application questions here.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection will be contingent upon available funds and how well proposals meet the following criteria:

• There is a clear, demonstrated need in the community for this support
• The community or beneficiaries of the program are engaged in the planning, design, implementation, or evaluation of the program.
• The project is innovative and demonstrates a clear connection to improving the health of residents.
• The project will provide proof of concept for expansion or serve as a model for other organizations to replicate.

Applicants must include a detailed budget and budget narrative and at least two letters of support from collaborative partners, local businesses, government agencies, or community members.

Please note: these funds are not intended to be used for ongoing program or operations support.

Successful applicants will be asked to submit a report detailing the initiative, successes and setbacks, and a final budget.

Excluded from funding consideration:

• Capital projects, loans, litigation, lobbying activities, organizations that discriminate because of age, race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender

Questions? Please contact [email protected].

The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.