Advancing U.P. Health
Spring & Fall Proactive Grants
GRANT RANGE $5,000 to $75,000
Spring Proactive Grants
Application opens: January 6, 2025
Applications due: March 6, 2025
Awards Announced: May
Fall Proactive Grants
Application opens: May 7, 2025
Applications due: July 9, 2025
Awards Announced: September
Spring & Fall Grant RFP→
Spring & Fall Application Questions→
Advancing U.P. Health
Purpose
The intent of the Spring and Fall Proactive Grants Program is to provide funding for health-centered projects across the Upper Peninsula. Proposals addressing the following focus areas are of particular interest to the Foundation:
Accessibility-related initiatives
Behavioral health programs and expansion, including SUD-related services
Chronic disease prevention and interventions
Healthy food access and wellness programs
Maternal-infant health programs
Older adult and caregiver support programs
Oral health access and education
Workforce development and training
While this list represents SHF’s primary focus areas, other types of projects will also be considered.
The average award amount will be between $5,000 and $75,000, with up to $750,000 to be granted in 2025. An organization may apply for one or two years of funding.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Any tax-exempt organization based in or working in the Upper Peninsula to improve health outcomes in the region, with preference given to grassroots organizations, neighborhood groups, tribal communities, and small and medium-sized nonprofits.
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 our 2025 Request for Proposals.
The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.
