Advancing U.P. Health
Care Access Grants
GRANT RANGE $2,500 to $10,000
Important Dates
Application Opens: Check back in December 2025
2025 Care Access Grant RFP→
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
Click here to schedule a call with us to discuss your project idea, or email a one-pager to nbates@shfmi.org.
Step 2
Sign up or log in to our grants portal to submit your application.
