IMPORTANT DATES
- Application opens: January 6, 2025
- Applications due: March 6, 2025, and July 9, 2025
- Awards Announced: May and September
PURPOSE: The intent of the Spring and Fall Proactive Grants Program is to provide funding for health-centered projects across the Upper Peninsula. Proposals addressing the following focus areas are of particular interest to the Foundation:
- Accessibility-related initiatives
- Behavioral health programs and expansion, including SUD-related services
- Chronic disease prevention and interventions
- Healthy food access and wellness programs
- Maternal-infant health programs
- Older adult and caregiver support programs
- Oral health access and education
- Workforce development and training
However, other types of projects will also be considered.
The average award amount will be between $5,000 and $75,000, with up to $750,000 to be granted in 2025. An organization may apply for one or two years of funding.
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 subject to available funds and how well proposals meet the following criteria:
- Number of people served
- Intentional community engagement effort
- Innovation in addressing health needs
- Ability to improve health outcomes for those being served
- Collaboration with other entities
Applications must include:
- A project narrative describing the target population, need, proposed solution, and intended outcomes
- A work plan and evaluation plan
- A detailed budget and budget narrative
- At least two letters of support from collaborative partners, clients, local businesses, government agencies, or community members
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
If successful, grant recipients will be asked to schedule regular check-in calls or submit written reports, including a brief update on progress, setbacks, and a budget update.
The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.
For more information, please contact the Superior Health Foundation at [email protected].
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