Advancing U.P. Health

Welcome to Superior Health Foundation

Supporting organizations and initiatives across the Upper Peninsula to improve health and well-being through our grantmaking, partnerships, and proactive solutions.

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2026 Requests for Proposals

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The Superior Health Foundation offers a variety of grants aimed at improving health and wellness within our communities.

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U.P. Health Impact Grants

The intent of the U.P. Health Impact Grant Program is to provide funding for health-centered projects across the Upper Peninsula. The Superior Health Foundation seeks to support transformational projects that improve the health and well-being of U.P. residents.

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Equipment Grants

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.

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Advancing U.P. Health

Rx Kids

Expectant mothers across the U.P. can enroll to receive a one-time $1,500 prenatal payment and $500/month for the first six months of their baby's life.

Superior Health Foundation is proud to serve as regional fiduciary for Rx Kids across the Upper Peninsula, helping bring this expansion to all families and communities of our region.

Rx Kids is the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, led by Michigan State University and administered by GiveDirectly. Learn more or enroll at RxKids.org.

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NEWS

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PowerUP Grantee Collaborative Brings U.P. Health Organizations Together for Learning and Connection
PowerUP Grantee Collaborative Brings U.P. Health Organizations Together for Learning and Connection

My UP Now | May 21, 2026

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SHF awards over $300,000 to U.P. health initiatives, surpasses $10M in lifetime funding
SHF awards over $300,000 to U.P. health initiatives, surpasses $10M in lifetime funding

My UP Now | May 7, 2026

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SHF Awards $302,710 to 22 U.P. Health Initiatives, Surpasses $10M in Lifetime Funding
SHF Awards $302,710 to 22 U.P. Health Initiatives, Surpasses $10M in Lifetime Funding
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Reaching Survivor Moms in the U.P.
Reaching Survivor Moms in the U.P.

Thanks to a Superior Health Foundation grant, Growing Forward Together and their partners brought the Survivor Moms' Companion™ to the U.P., training 14 local tutors across six counties and building a regional network that's here to stay.

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