To improve access to fresh produce for SNAP recipients statewide, this project will prepare to integrate the Double Up Food Bucks program directly into the state’s EBT system, replacing the current token-based process to make participation easier and more efficient....
To increase access to Produce Prescription programs in Michigan, this project will help local food retailers and community groups work more easily with Medicaid health plans. It will handle tasks like contracts and billing, offer guidance and training to strengthen...
To improve the ability to respond to emergency calls with the appropriate personnel, the expansion project will help four rural sites assess their current capacity and standardize call coding. Identifying rural capacity needs based on a better understanding of all...
To improve health outcomes for people with diet-related chronic conditions, this project will strengthen the Fresh Food Pharmacy model, which combines healthy food access with varying levels of clinical support and health coaching. It will track health impacts, cost...
This grant supports Ecology Center’s participation in a cohort to strengthen their capacity to effectively engage in policy and systems change. Ecology Center will focus on efforts in Detroit and statewide on improving lead testing and lead poisoning prevention,...
This grant supports Michigan Disability Right Coalition’s participation in a cohort to strengthen their capacity to effectively engage in policy and systems change. Michigan Disability Right Coalition will focus on efforts statewide to improve access to assistive...
This grant supports Growing Hope’s participation in a cohort to strengthen their capacity to effectively engage in policy and systems change. Growing Hope will focus efforts on improving food sovereignty within Washtenaw County, including a senior bill of rights, food...
To reduce food insecurity and improve access to nutrition services for transition-age foster youth in Detroit, this project will connect 150 young people to Medicaid benefits and community-based nutrition programs. It will embed Medicaid navigators, provide nutrition...
To help small community organizations and local food providers offer healthy food programs through Medicaid, this project will pilot a model that manages contracts, reimbursement, and coordination on their behalf. It will create a regional network to connect providers...
