Advancing U.P. Health

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Proactively 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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U.P. Health Impact Grants

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Equipment Grants

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Advancing U.P. Health

Care Access Grants

The Care Access Fund supports uninsured, underinsured, and medically vulnerable UP residents by funding organizations that help cover critical healthcare costs from cancer treatment and hospice care to behavioral health services and hospital assistance.

Who Can Apply

Tax-exempt organizations based in or serving the Upper Peninsula that provide, arrange, or pay for medical or healthcare services. (Private foundations are not eligible.)

How to Apply

We strongly recommend starting with a conversation. Schedule a concept call with Program Officer Nicky Bates or email a one-pager to nbates@shfmi.org. Then submit your application through our grants portal.

Care Access Grants
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