Advancing U.P. Health

Equipment Grants

GRANT RANGE $500 to $7,500

Important Dates

  • Application accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year

  • Applications are reviewed and approved by the Board in January, March, May, July, September, and November

Equipment Grant RFP
Equipment Grant Application Questions

2025 Equipment Grant Recipients

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 Advancing U.P. Health

Purpose

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 will no longer be considered under the equipment grant program.

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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. You can preview the application questions below.

For more information on requirements and selection criteria, please see the Request for Proposals.

The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.