Purpose: Superior Health Foundation provides pilot project grants for new organizations, new projects and programs, and replication or expansion of programs piloted in other communities. Community engagement is essential and our goal is for families, neighbors and all residents of the Upper Peninsula to work together to build healthier neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for all residents.
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: Complete the pilot project grant application. If the SHF Grants Committee determines that your application meets the criteria, it will contact you.
Selection: Grants will be reviewed by the SHF Grants Committee on a monthly basis or as needed. 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, and you must clearly indicate on the budget which specific line items you are asking SHF to fund with the pilot project grant.
Other factors which may be taken into consideration include:
- Project is health-centered.
- Project is new and creative.
- Project may provide proof of concept for expansion going forward, and may provide a
successful model for other organizations. - The number of people who will benefit by the project.