Announcing $6 million in grants for mothers and infants, community health
The Health Fund is awarding 42 new grants totaling more than $6 million to recipient organizations from across the state. Grants range in size from $25,000 to $500,000 and will support projects and organizations committed to improving health for Michigan residents....
Helping health nonprofits raise more money
A healthy future for Michigan requires a strong network of organizations that can deliver solutions for our state’s health needs. Michigan has plenty of outstanding institutions and nonprofits already doing this work, and the Health Fund is proud to count many of them...
Southeast Michigan Coalition Elevates Caregiver Voices
Michigan is home to more than 1.7 million caregivers. These unpaid friends, family members, and neighbors are critical to the wellbeing of older adults—and often, caregivers are older adults. Caregiving is a complex responsibility that requires tremendous effort, and...
Guest blog: Using client feedback to improve services
The Health Fund's Capacity Building program is a robust resource for organizations working to improve the health of Michigan residents. Through the program, Health Fund grantees and their project partners are eligible to participate with Listen4Good to strengthen...
Defining a new standard for community engagement
The Health Fund’s Community Health Impact program has long emphasized supporting projects that are community-driven. In 2023, the program is moving even further in this direction to ensure that the individuals and groups affected by a health issue lead in creating...
Multisector models in behavioral health
The Health Fund’s Behavioral Health Initiative is committed to improving access to high-quality behavioral health and substance use disorder care for people in Michigan, with specific aims to bridge health equity gaps, advance integrated care, increase...
Planning for a healthier future: addressing the built environment
What role do walkable streets play in our health? What about safe sidewalks, plentiful parks, or accessible transit? How we move through the world has a big impact on health outcomes—and our built environment has a big impact on how we move through the world. Since...
2022 Children’s Health Forum: What we learned
In fall of 2022, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund hosted grantees, leaders, and other partners working in children’s food security, nutrition, and fitness. We wanted to learn about the most persistent challenges and the ripest opportunities in these areas and how...
Latest access study reveals key trends in behavioral health
Michigan has made some progress in treating mental health and substance use disorders—but we still have a long way to go. That’s one major conclusion of the Health Fund’s latest Behavioral Health Access Study, released in December. Below, read our key takeaways and...
Guest Blog: Shared Understanding in Defining and Striving for Behavioral Health Equity
The Health Fund's dedication to health equity is embedded in our new strategic plan. While each of our grantmaking teams already incorporate various equity-related goals into their work, we are committed to establishing a broader, organization-wide approach that...