The mission of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund is to improve the health and wellness of Michigan’s children and older adults. To achieve this mission, the goal of the Maternal and Infant Health Initiative is to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for infants and their mothers
Donor Name: Michigan Health Endowment Fund
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/10/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000 to $200,000
Grant Duration: 2 Year
Details:
The goal of the Maternal and Infant Health Initiative is to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for infants and their mothers.
Grant Priorities
- The 2023 Maternal and Infant Health Initiative is seeking community-driven and locally-focused projects that address the priority areas listed below and improve outcomes for infants and their mothers by improving access to care for women, girls, and infants.
- Projects must incorporate at least one of these categories:
- Address service delivery environment barriers to improve access to equitable health care for girls, women, and mothers through improved integration of medical, behavioral, public health, and social services.
- Increase access to protective and clinical interventions including improved screening before, during, and after pregnancy for health risks as well as referral and connection to treatment or services.
- Address targeted policies, practices, and procedures at the local or practice level that impact or prohibit the best outcomes for mothers and infants. They are looking for implementation of structural changes in communities and organizations that help families navigate and remove barriers to maternal and infant health.
Funding Information
The Health Fund anticipates awarding grants between $50,000 and $200,000. Applicants may apply for a one-year or two-year grant, but the total request is limited to $200,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits, local units of government, and the State of Michigan are eligible for grants.
- Applicants must:
- Be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit organization.
- Serve Michigan residents
- Have a current certified financial audit.
- Have at least one FTE.
For more information, visit Michigan Health Endowment Fund.