UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Superior Health Foundation is awarding $467,000 to 14 organizations across the Upper Peninsula in its final grant cycle of 2026.
Two of the grants, $50,000 each, help organizations with long-term funding plans bridge a gap until that funding begins.
“Our $50,000 grants keep both in place until long-term funding arrives,” said SHF CEO Megan Murphy.
Room at the Inn will use its grant to open a three- to four-bed interim recuperative care home in Marquette for people leaving the hospital who need a safe place to recover.
“This investment from the Superior Health Foundation allows us to open that door and begin serving medically frail people with dignity ASAP,” said Chelsie Wilkinson, executive director of Room at the Inn.
Community Health Access Coalition’s grant covers staff from January until a new millage begins funding the organization in March. Its navigators help families keep their coverage as new Medicaid requirements take effect.