Cutting Red Tape for Michigan Residents

Feb 5, 2018 | News

Until this year a Michigan resident looking to register for government assistance would have encountered the longest form in the entire country. 42 pages of scarcely legible type and tiny boxes covered more than 1,000 questions, including reasonable inquiries like...

Announcing $10 million in new grant awards

Nov 6, 2017 | Healthy Aging, News

We’re pleased to announce more than $10 million in grant awards through two programs: Healthy Aging and Special Projects & Emerging Ideas. The awards span the state of Michigan, ranging from around $250,000 to $500,000. Our 2017 Healthy Aging Initiative...

Health Fund Awards More Than $2.5 Million to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Sep 13, 2017 | News

The opioid crisis is a nationwide epidemic. Though we account for only 5% of the world’s total population, the United States accounts for more than 80% of opioids consumed. In Michigan, more deaths occur from opioid overdose than traffic or gun related fatalities and...

Announcing our 2017 Behavioral Health Grant Awards

Jul 26, 2017 | Behavorial Health Services, News

We’re pleased to announce more than $6 million dollars awarded through our 2017 Behavioral Health Initiative, including several grants aimed at addressing opioid addiction. The 16 grantee organizations serve communities in every region of Michigan, from Detroit...

Seeking Proposals for Community Health Impact Program with a Focus on Technology Enhancements

Sep 23, 2016 | News, Technology Enhancements

The Health Fund is pleased to announce that we are accepting grant proposals for our Community Health Impact program. This opportunity is part of our responsive grantmaking, so we’re accepting applications for projects that address any of our eight focus areas: Infant...