Advancing U.P. Health
Care Access Grants
GRANT RANGE $2,500 to $10,000
Important Dates
Application Opens/RFP Released: January 14th, 2026
Concept Calls/Papers due by: March 4, 2026
Applications Due: March 11, 2026
Awards Announced: May 2026
2025 Care Access Grant RFP→ 2026 RFP Coming Soon
Care Access Grant Application Questions→
Advancing U.P. Health
Purpose
The intent of the Care Access Fund is to provide for otherwise unmet medical needs of uninsured, underinsured, and medically vulnerable residents of the Upper Peninsula. Some examples include, but are not limited to:
A cancer care services organization that provides funding to patients who are otherwise unable to afford their treatment or supplemental healthcare.
A hospice that provides funding to families who can otherwise not afford to admit a loved one.
A hospital that provides financial assistance to patients who cannot otherwise afford care.
A behavioral health center that helps clients with the cost of residential or outpatient treatment.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Tax-exempt organizations based in or working in the Upper Peninsula that provide, arrange, or pay for medical or healthcare services or supports. Private foundations are not eligible to apply.
Application Process
Step 1
Schedule a concept call or submit a concept paper to share your project idea with SHF. Click here to schedule a call with us to discuss your project idea with Program Officer Nicky Bates, or email a one-pager to nbates@shfmi.org. This is not required for Care Access Grants, but it is highly recommended. Click here to read more about Concept Calls and Papers.
Step 2
Sign up or log in to our grants portal to submit your application.
The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.
