New Grants Deploy $13 Million+ for Healthy Michigan Communities
The Health Fund Board of Directors approved 52 new grants totaling $13,009,067 to strengthen aging supports, nonprofit capacity, community-driven solutions, and collaborative approaches to address statewide health challenges. Together, these investments aim to support better health for residents across Michigan.
Grantee Leads Award-Winning Program to Combat Aging Disparities in Detroit
The Health Fund Board of Directors has approved 43 new grants totaling over $14 million supporting projects that improve health for residents across the state of Michigan.
The Health Fund and our grantees at Detroit Area Agency on Aging (D-AAA) received Grantmakers in Aging’s 2025 John Feather Equity in Aging Award for D-AAA’s innovative home-based primary care initiative. D-AAA’s innovative home-based primary care initiative led to this recognition, along with the agency’s years of planning, collaboration, and community engagement to combat disparities in health outcomes for older adults in Detroit.
A “Day at the Movies” Supports People with Dementia & Their Caregivers
Dementia Friendly Services is providing people with dementia and their caregivers an important opportunity for fun and respite through its Dementia Friendly Movie program. The program provides a welcoming environment carefully tailored to meet the needs of people with dementia — offering a relaxing and enriching experience and a critical illustration of dementia friendly principles to other members of the community.
$6.1+ Million in New Grants Invest in Maternal & Infant Health, Nonprofit Capacity, and More
The Health Fund Board of Directors has approved 37 grants totaling $6,108,697 with an aim to provide resources and implement new health solutions that improve the health of Michigan residents. Most new investments will support projects and organizations through our...
Recapping and Reflecting on our 2025 Healthy Aging Convening
On April 7, our Healthy Aging team brought grantees, partners, and aging leaders together for a day of learning, networking, and connecting through our annual grantee convening. This year’s convening was timed with the release of our 2025 RFP and took place against a...
$13.7+ Million in New Grants Aim for Impact Across Areas of Health
The Health Fund Board of Directors has approved 65 new grants totaling $13,776,934, with investments touching five different grant programs. The majority of grants will support projects through the Health Fund’s Community Health & Capacity Building, Healthy Aging,...
$14 million+ in New Grants to Enhance Behavioral Health, Food Access, Built Environments
The Health Fund is announcing 60 new grants totaling over $14.7 million aimed at improving health for Michigan. The majority of these funds will fuel new projects through our Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles initiatives. Together, these...