$14 million in New Grants Bolster Supports for Behavioral Health, Food Access, and More
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.
This includes new grant cohorts under our Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles initiatives, plus a pair of grants aimed at strengthening the environment for health news and policymaking. Together, these investments seek to increase access to care and support better conditions for health in communities throughout the state.
Food Clubs Offer Community-Centered Approach to Food Access
The Health Fund’s approach to improving healthy food access prioritizes solutions shaped by the communities they serve. Our grantees are working to provide nutritious, local food to children, older adults, and families through programs that promote food sovereignty...
Farm to ECE Network Continues Efforts for Early Childhood Nutrition
We’ve long known that encouraging healthy habits and providing access to nutritious foods to children at an early age can support a lifetime of health benefits. School food systems provide a critical pathway for achieving these goals. Our Nutrition & Healthy...
Built Environment Priorities Continue Evolution for 2025
Since 2021, the Health Fund has broadened its focus on physical activity by recognizing the profound impact our surroundings have on health. This expansion includes addressing the built environment — streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces that shape how we...
$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...
After Steps Forward, What’s Next for Michigan’s School Food Systems?
At the Health Fund, we believe that every child in Michigan should have access to nutritious foods — it’s imperative for their health, growth, and development. Schools are essential partners in creating progress toward this goal. Nearly 1.4 million children are...