To improve early childhood health and strengthen Indigenous communities’ ability to grow and share their own traditional foods, this project will expand a culturally grounded curriculum in Tribal Head Start and home visiting programs across Michigan. It will provide...
To improve healthy food access for low-income Michiganders, particularly those with chronic health conditions, this project will strengthen and expand the Food Club model, which offers member-based grocery-style markets with affordable, nutritious food. It will help...
To improve health and expand safe non-motorized transportation options in Downriver communities, this project will design a seven-mile walking and biking route along West Jefferson Avenue, connecting Ecorse, Wyandotte, Riverview, and Trenton to regional and statewide...
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 expand access to inclusive physical activity programs for neurodiverse youth and adults, this project will create accessible, online professional training and certification for educators, coaches, and service providers across Michigan. By training 300...
To reduce health disparities among LGBTQ+ adults in Michigan, this project will address food insecurity and provide welcoming recreational and wellness opportunities. It will serve over 1,000 people through healthy food distribution, yoga and mindfulness sessions, and...
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 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...
To create more inclusive school environments, this project will integrate adaptive sports and disability awareness lessons into physical education classes at Ann Arbor Public Schools high schools. Students will participate in activities like wheelchair basketball,...
