Advancing U.P. Health
Equipment Grants
Assisting organizations in the Upper Peninsula to purchase necessary health-related equipment that will benefit the health and well-being of U.P. residents.
GRANT RANGE
$500—$10,000
2026 Deadlines
GRANT CYCLES
CLOSED
Q1
CONCEPT CALLS OR PAPERS December 18, 2025
APPLICATION
January 8, 2026
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
March 2026
CLOSED
Q2
CONCEPT CALLS OR PAPERS
March 4, 2026
APPLICATION
March 11, 2026
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
May 2026
CLOSED
Q3
CONCEPT CALLS OR PAPERS
July 1, 2026
APPLICATION
July 8, 2026
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
September 2026
OPEN NOW
Q4
CONCEPT CALLS OR PAPERS September 3, 2026
APPLICATION
September 9, 2026
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
November 2026
PURPOSE
Health-related equipment
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. Examples include, but are not limited to, equipment that will:
Address the health technology needs of an organization to improve service delivery
Improve health-related transportation
Improve treatment processes for patients or clients
Improve accessibility
Assist with health-related program expansion
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Any tax-exempt organization based in the Upper Peninsula working to improve health outcomes in the region, with preference given to grassroots organizations, tribal communities, and small and medium-sized nonprofits.
Please note: AED requests are no longer considered under the equipment grant program.
HOW TO APPLY
It starts with an idea
1
Start with a concept call or paper
Schedule a concept call or submit a concept paper to share your project idea with SHF. Schedule a call with Program Officer Nicky Bates, or email a one-pager to nbates@shfmi.org to discuss your idea. This is not required for Equipment Grants, but it is highly recommended.
2
Complete and submit your application
Sign up or log in to our grants portal to complete and submit your application. You may preview the Equipment Grant Application Questions at any time. All applications must be submitted through the grants portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.
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