Advancing U.P. Health
U.P. Health Impact Grants
Funding for transformational projects that improve health and well-being across all 15 counties of the Upper Peninsula. We accept applications four times a year.
GRANT RANGE
$5,000—$75,000
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
Transformational projects that improve health and well-being
PURPOSE
The intent of the U.P. Health Impact Grant Program is to provide funding for health-centered projects across the Upper Peninsula. Through this program, the Superior Health Foundation seeks to support transformational projects that improve the health and well-being of U.P. residents.
We’re particularly interested in funding projects related to these areas:
Strengthening the healthcare workforce
Improving access to care at a systemic level
Building community capacity to understand and address pressing health issues
New projects, organizations, and new collaborations between existing entities
Past cycles have funded healthcare workforce training, collaborative efforts to improve maternal and infant health, projects that collect and analyze regional health data, and other innovative efforts designed to improve health outcomes across the region.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
It starts with an idea
1
Start with a concept call or paper
Either a concept call or a concept paper is required before submitting an application. Schedule a call with Program Officer Nicky Bates, or email a one-pager to nbates@shfmi.org to discuss your project idea. Once reviewed, you will receive an access code for the application portal.
2
Complete and submit your application
Use your access code to log in to our grants portal to complete and submit your application. You may preview the 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. For full requirements and selection criteria, see the 2026 U.P. Health Impact Grant RFP.
Additional Grant Information
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