Advancing U.P. Health
Equipment Grants
GRANT RANGE $500 to $10,000
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2026 Deadlines
Q1
Concept Calls or Papers due: December 18, 2025
Applications due: January 8, 2026
Awards Announced: March 2026
Q2
Concept Calls or Papers due: March 4, 2026
Applications due: March 11, 2026
Awards Announced: May 2026
Q3
Concept Calls or Papers due: July 1, 2026
Applications due: July 8, 2026
Awards Announced: September 2026
Q4
Concept Calls or Papers due by: September 3, 2026
Applications due: September 9, 2026
Awards Announced: November 2026
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.
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 Equipment 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.
