Capacity Building Grant Initiative (2026) is sponsored by Michigan Health Endowment Fund. This initiative provides grants to health-focused nonprofits and collaboratives in Michigan to support organizational capacity building.

Capacity Building - Michigan Health Endowment Fund Capacity Building at the Health Fund HEALTH-FOCUSED NONPROFITS Nonprofits have a critical role in supporting people and communities across the state to improve their health. Every day, we see organizations working diligently for a healthier Michigan — often in the face of major constraints.

Our Capacity Building Initiative seeks to equip health-focused nonprofits with funding, tools, and training to level up their work and make progress toward their missions. To that end, we offer a range of options to help grantees and other organizations build on their strengths and grow their capacity.

The Capacity Building grant program assists health-focused, community-based organizations in becoming stronger, more effective institutions within their community, allowing them to spend more time and energy focused on their missions. Grants also support collaborative efforts among providers, service agencies, and community-based organizations to cooperatively and sustainably address health issues.

The Health Fund makes grants of up to $300,000 for both organizational and collaborative capacity building projects for health-focused organizations that support children and older adults, or that are aligned with our priority areas . You can visit our searchable grant database to learn more about our past grants. Read about our other capacity building resources below.

View the Capacity Building RFP Download the Organizational Capacity Building Application Worksheet Download the Collaborative Capacity Building Application Worksheet Watch our RFP Webinar Recording *Please note: applicants need an account in our Fluxx grants portal to submit a concept paper. New users must request an account by Thursday, May 7 to guarantee access by the May 14 deadline.

Additional capacity building resources Data Workshop Series: Use Data to Enhance Practices & Storytelling Organizational Self-Assessments | National Council of Nonprofits Harnessing the Power of Data: Mini Lesson Planning & Summary Harnessing the Power of Data: Data Design & Evaluation Mini-Lessons – YouTube Attend/Present Scholarships Organizations that would otherwise not have the means to attend professional conferences are invited to apply for the Health Fund’s Attend/Present Scholarship.

We welcome applicants who will use conference attendance to help build networks, inform thinking, shape projects, raise professional awareness, set the stage for future work, or build the field as related to the Health Fund’s mission. Click here for more information. Eligibility: All current and past Health Fund grant recipients are invited to apply.

Catchafire: Skilled volunteers looking to help you Eligibility: The Health Fund offers Catchafire access to all health focused nonprofits in Michigan, and other Michigan nonprofits might be eligible through the One Michigan portal. MemoryFox is a digital platform that helps nonprofits collect and share stories, photos, and videos that bring their impact to life.

Create testimonials from program participants, curate media libraries of your work in action, and share meaningful stories in fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship communications, impact reports, and more. The MemoryFox team provides technical assistance and hands-on guidance to help nonprofits develop tools to connect with their community.

Check out these examples: Collecting Impact Stories at Scale Internal Culture Building Eligibility: All Health Fund grantees and partners are eligible for a one-year MemoryFox subscription. Listen4Good helps organizations gather and analyze client feedback data for fundraising, strategic decision-making, and advancing equity goals.

Register for one of Listen4Good’s upcoming informational webinars or schedule a time to chat with a Listen4Good teammate. Eligibility: All Health Fund grantees and their project partners are eligible to participate with Listen4Good.

Michigan Nonprofit Association technology partnership The Health Fund partners with MNA to provide technology assessments; funding of up to $5,000 for new equipment such as laptops, monitors, servers, and conferencing software; and up to two years of cybersecurity support. Eligibility: Participation requires an organizational technology assessment and depends on the size of the organization.

Bonterra Jumpstart program This immersive, yearlong program pairs organizations with a personal fundraising coach, who helps in acquiring, retaining, and upgrading individual donors. In addition to dedicated coaching, the Jumpstart program includes technology tools and technical assistance designed to help you execute strategies built with your coach, fundraise more effectively, and take advantage of heightened online giving.

Eligibility: Cohorts are offered annually. Organizations must complete an assessment to be eligible. PolicyMap provides data about Michigan residents that can help nonprofits communicate their impact and demonstrate need or access to services.

The Health Fund’s PolicyMap dashboard also provides data related to our priorities and program areas. Access PolicyMap to gain insights from geographic, demographic, and health-related data in Michigan that help you solve problems and serve your community. Watch our demo on one of the many use cases for PolicyMap.

Eligibility: All health fund grantees and partners. For more information about any of these programs, contact Veronica Marchese at [email protected] . Details about all of our past grants are available in our searchable Grant Database .

Accreditation Support Rural Michigan Dental Hygiene School Launch North Central Michigan College Foundation Program: Capacity Building Geography: Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska To address severe dental workforce shortages in Northern Michigan, this project will help the college prepare internal systems and staff to meet accreditation standards for a new dental hygiene program.

By strengthening evaluation tools, attending national accreditation training, and completing required documentation, the college will be ready to admit its first students and launch a community clinic that expands preventive care access for over 8,000 residents.

Advancing Health Equity for 2-SLGBTQ+ Individuals in West Michigan Grand Rapids Pride Center Program: Capacity Building Geography: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa The Grand Rapids Pride Center will hire a front desk assistant, enabling staff to focus on health initiatives and improve service delivery for its Health Equity Program, which addresses health disparities faced by the 2-SLGBTQ+ community.

Advancing Health Equity Through Transportation Data Infrastructure Program: Capacity Building Geography: Hillsdale, Jackson, Kent, Lenawee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne To streamline operations and reduce delays in care coordination, this initiative will consolidate transportation data into a single platform and automate reporting.

The improvements will save staff time, enhance responsiveness to rider needs, and help partners identify gaps in access to essential services.

Affordable Housing in Pontiac Presbyterian Village North DBA The Village of Oakland Woods Program: Capacity Building Geography: Oakland The Village of Oakland Woods will hire temporary help to apply for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, aiming to increase affordable senior housing and health care access.

Archaic to Modern: Organization Infrastructure Improvements AgeWell Services of West Michigan Program: Capacity Building Geography: Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa AgeWell Services’ Discount Dine program, which offers healthy food at discounted rates while preserving dignity in access, serves older adults in their community.

To enhance accessibility, AgeWell Services will implement new technology and processes to streamline card issuance, eliminate wait times, and support additional processing locations, ultimately increasing capacity and enabling the organization to serve more older adults in the community.

Audit-Ready: Strengthening NCDM’s Financial Infrastructure at a Pivotal Juncture National Council of Dementia Minds Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide To support its growth and prepare for its first independent audit, this project will help the organization update accounting policies, transition to accrual-based reporting, and strengthen board oversight.

These improvements will increase transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and position the organization to scale its peer-led dementia support programs nationally.

Building a Stronger Community-Service Agency Model Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit Program: Capacity Building Geography: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit will enhance its care management services through Medicaid and Medicare billing for Community Health Workers (CHWs). The initiative aims for full credentialing for sustainable service delivery.

Building Diversified Funding Infrastructure WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging Program: Capacity Building Geography: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee With this grant, WellWise Services plans to diversify its funding structure by developing internal billing capacity for behavioral health services, collaborating with regional agencies, ultimately expanding services and payment options to support individuals in remaining in their own homes.

Building Evaluation Capacity: CRS Moms’ Circles in Detroit Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation d. b. a.

Center for Health & Research Transformation Program: Capacity Building Geography: Wayne Children of the Rising Sun (CRS), a childcare provider located in Detroit’s Brightmoor community offers vital support to caregivers through Moms’ Circles.

CHRT’s collaboration with CRS aims to enhance the Moms’ Circles program by providing training in evaluation techniques, developing a systematic evaluation plan, and empowering facilitators to make evidence-based improvements, ultimately promoting program effectiveness and long-term sustainability through community engagement. Building Financial Capacity to Support HOPE Gardens’ Mission Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent H. O.

P. E. Gardens will enhance financial management and cybersecurity through comprehensive financial reviews and employee training to ensure sustainable growth and accurate reporting.

Building Food Resiliency across Allegan County Heart of West Michigan United Way Program: Capacity Building Geography: Allegan The Allegan Food Alliance aims to tackle food insecurity and health equity in Allegan County through a cross-sector task force uniting farmers, schools, healthcare providers, human service agencies, and community organizations to build a resilient and equitable food system, prioritizing vulnerable populations, including older adults and children.

Building the Capacity of the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center to Ensure Sustainability Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center Program: Capacity Building Geography: Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center will partner with consultants to prepare for billing mental health services through Medicaid, increasing access to care for children.

Capacity Building for New Detroit’s Just Care® Program: Capacity Building Geography: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne New Detroit Inc. will expand its anti-bias training for health care professionals. The funding will support hiring a consultant to develop a business plan and enhance administrative capacity.

Capacity Building Medical Respite The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide The Harbor Light program operates in multiple locations across Michigan, seeking to strengthen partnerships with hospitals by demonstrating how their programs reduce readmissions and healthcare expenses, particularly in preparation for upcoming Medicaid policy changes covering medical respite services.

This grant will enable the Salvation Army to adapt to reimbursement changes, diversify funding sources, and enhance program effectiveness through strategic partnerships and sophisticated data management, ultimately aiming to improve community health, reduce homelessness, and create a replicable model for other communities.

Capacity Building to Address Health Disparities in Kent County Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent Access of West Michigan will explore a potential merger with the Essential Needs Task Force. The phased approach aims to streamline food systems work by clarifying roles and exploring financial sustainability between the two organizations.

Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide Adoption Option Inc will utilize funds to implement Casebook software, enhancing data management for foster care and adoption services.

Chance for Life Community Connect Information Technology Capacity Building Chance for Life Organization Program: Capacity Building Geography: Oakland, Wayne To expand access to its trauma-informed reentry curriculum, this project will digitize the program and deliver it through a mobile-friendly platform that supports offline use and secure outcome tracking.

The hybrid model will be piloted with participants and scaled across seven sites, helping the organization reach more justice-involved individuals and improve mentorship and service coordination.

Community Assessment and Conceptual Design Marinette County Group Home Association Program: Capacity Building Geography: Menominee Through this grant, the Marinette County Group Home Association will conduct community engagement activities to assess local needs and preferences, informing the design of a recovery residence project aimed at addressing housing and service gaps, with a conceptual design serving as a fundraising tool for subsequent project stages.

Community Information Exchange® Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kalamazoo In 2021, Kalamazoo declared gun violence a public health crisis, prompting the development of the Blueprint for Peace, a data-driven strategy aimed at reducing violence through community engagement and targeted investments in priority neighborhoods.

The project focuses on establishing a comprehensive Community Information Exchange (CIE) that enables health care providers and community organizations to share information and coordinate services, ultimately supporting youth aged 10 to 17 and their families in addressing social determinants of health and breaking cycles of violence.

Data Integration and Capacity Enhancement (DICE) Project Program: Capacity Building Geography: Oakland, Wayne Hannan Center will work with a consultant to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to improve data management and operational efficiency.

Data Stewardship for Efficient, Effective, and Equitable Public Health Programs Oakland County Health Division Program: Capacity Building Geography: Oakland To modernize public health infrastructure, this initiative will train staff across departments to use data tools more effectively and consistently.

In addition to launching dashboards and a public-facing data portal, the project will establish shared governance policies and templates to ensure consistent, ethical data use across the agency.

Detroit Youth Mental Wellness & Resilience Collaborative Program: Capacity Building Geography: Wayne Detroit’s youth are facing escalating mental health challenges, with nearly half experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma exacerbated by exposure to violence and poverty, along with limited access to services.

This project aims to bridge these gaps by empowering youth and service providers through training, community-based support, and the establishment of a Learning Community of Practice, which fosters collaboration and equips professionals with skills to better address mental health issues while also managing their own stress.

Developing CHW Capacity at JFS Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Program: Capacity Building Geography: Washtenaw Through this grant, JFS aims to enhance their CHW capacity by training and certifying four CHWs, focusing on Latino youth and families, adults with complex health needs exacerbated by social determinants of health, and vulnerable older adults, with the goal of extending reach, improving health outcomes, and facilitating Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated services to ensure sustainable support for the community.

Developing Internal Structural Capacity for Organization/Program Evaluation & Monitoring Program: Capacity Building Geography: Wayne To prepare for a leadership transition and strengthen internal learning, this project will build a centralized evaluation system that helps staff collect, organize, and use data across five core programs.

The system will include shared tools for survey collection, goal tracking, and real-time decision-making, while also training a staff member to serve as the organization’s first internal evaluator and embedding quarterly reflection sessions into team routines.

Diversifying Revenue to Strengthen the Michigan School Health Coordinators’ Association Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide To strengthen the statewide network of school health coordinators, this project will restructure membership, launch new fee-for-service offerings, and expand professional learning opportunities.

These efforts will help the association grow from a volunteer-led network into a financially stable organization that supports schools and community health professionals across Michigan.

Empowering DCWs for Improved Health Outcomes Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide High turnover among direct care workers (DCWs) has created inconsistent care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and older adults in foster care, necessitating targeted workforce solutions.

This project will conduct focus groups to identify factors contributing to job dissatisfaction and develop a pilot program aimed at improving retention and job satisfaction, ultimately enhancing care quality for vulnerable populations.

Enhancing Access, Inclusivity, and Efficacy in CHW Training Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide Since 2011, MiCHWA has been instrumental in integrating community health workers (CHWs) into Michigan’s health systems, enhancing access to services and improving cultural competence.

To further this mission, MiCHWA will upgrade its curriculum for CHW certification and micro-credentialing programs, focusing on accessibility, equity, and alignment with national standards, while incorporating diverse learning styles and DEIJ principles.

Enhancing Health Nonprofit Capacities with Shared Services United Way of Marquette County Program: Capacity Building Geography: Marquette United Way of Marquette County (UWMC) seeks to enhance nonprofit health services in Marquette County by implementing a “Shared Services” model that centralizes essential functions for five to seven health-focused nonprofits facing resource challenges.

Partnering with the Marquette-Alger Regional Education Services Agency (MARESA), UWMC will conduct an organizational assessment to develop this model, providing critical administrative support like bookkeeping and grant management while ensuring financial sustainability and improved health outcomes in the community.

Enhancing Pharmacy Capacity to Promote Medication Optimization in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community The Regents of the University of Michigan Program: Capacity Building Geography: Baraga The University of Michigan will work as a consultant and project lead to improve medication safety and pharmacy operations within the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health System.

Evaluating Community-Centered Midwifery Education Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide The Detroit Midwifery School is launching a curriculum evaluation project aimed at effectively preparing midwifery students to serve BIPOC birthing individuals, becoming the first Michigan institution to train Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) through national accreditation.

The project will involve stakeholder listening sessions, community events, and input from an advisory board to ensure the curriculum meets community needs, ultimately fostering a more diverse and well-trained midwifery workforce and improving maternal health outcomes for BIPOC communities.

Executive Leadership Assessment & Succession Planning Health Net of West Michigan Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent While Health Net has grown internally and strengthened its community presence, a prior assessment highlighted the need for improved financial forecasting, systems, and leadership structure.

This grant will allow for evaluation and planning for sustainable operations and leadership succession, aligning with strategic priorities beyond 2025 for a successful transition and continued effectiveness.

Expanding Clinical Capacity & Advancing Mental Health Practice Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide To improve care for children who have experienced trauma, this project will provide advanced training for therapists in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with leadership training for residential managers.

These investments will strengthen Whaley’s therapeutic capacity, improve staff retention, and ensure more consistent, high-quality care for Michigan’s foster youth. Expanding Trauma-Informed Training/Program Capacity: A Northern Michigan Mental Health Initiative St.

Clair Butterfly Foundation Program: Capacity Building Geography: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau To meet rising demand for trauma-informed education, this project will expand the training team, upgrade digital tools, and strengthen evaluation systems. These enhancements will equip educators, courts, and community partners with lasting resources to support youth resilience and emotional well-being.

Financial Development and Migration ShareCare of Leelanau, Inc. Program: Capacity Building Geography: Leelanau ShareCare provides essential services for older adults in Leelanau County and has seen an increase in demand for services such as transportation, prescription delivery, and caregiver respite.

Through this work, they will transition to a new online financial system, develop financial projections, and enhance financial management practices to improve stability and diversify funding sources.

Otsego County United Way, Inc. Program: Capacity Building Geography: Otsego Otsego County United Way will work with a consultant to develop an online platform for residents to access community resources, addressing unmet needs identified through collaboration work.

Food Access Coalition for Shiawassee County Program: Capacity Building Geography: Shiawassee Shiawassee County organizations will collaborate through this project to improve food distribution systems, increase access to nutritious local food, and create a centralized hub for residents seeking related social determinants of health resources.

Led by an external facilitator, the process will include listening sessions and surveys, prioritizing input from low-income families, seniors, and rural residents. Fostering a Culture of Engagement and Excellence Program: Capacity Building Geography: Wayne Starfish Family Services will work with a consultant to enhance workplace culture and embed inclusive principles in its training and policies.

Fostering Community Transformation by Supporting AFC Homes Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent, Montcalm Enriched Living aims to enhance the quality of life for adults with disabilities by providing supportive communities that empower residents toward independence.

To meet the high demand for its services, the organization plans to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to improve communication, reduce staff turnover, and support sustainable growth, ultimately enhancing care and expanding its advocacy efforts.

Grow Jackson Program Evaluation and Data Utilization Project Program: Capacity Building Geography: Jackson, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Calhoun, Hillsdale Grow Jackson will work with a consultant to develop systems for evaluating its nutrition services, which will enhance its ability to measure impact and improve food access.

Guiding Harbor Trauma Informed Care Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide This request seeks to enhance Guiding Harbor’s capacity by providing staff with trauma-informed care training through a two-day, on-site session from Starr Commonwealth, centered on the Circle of Courage model.

This training will equip staff to better support children by addressing trauma’s impact and applying resilience-focused, culturally-informed interventions, while a clinical coordinator will pursue advanced certification to ensure ongoing training and sustainability.

Healthy Together: Solidifying our Vision for Health Equity Washtenaw County Health Department Program: Capacity Building Geography: Washtenaw Washtenaw County Health Department will develop an organization-wide community engagement plan to reduce staff burden and burnout related to department inconsistencies.

Heath Equity Capacity Network for Latino and Asian Americans Michigan State University Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide This project aims to address the growing needs of older Asian and Latino Americans in Michigan, particularly concerning dementia and depression, by building a collaborative network among service providers and institutional leaders.

The project seeks to develop culturally relevant health care services through community-based research and expert panels, ultimately advancing health equity and improving outcomes for older adults and caregivers in these communities.

Housing as Health: A Data-Informed System Response Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent Through this grant, Housing Kent plans to implement a predictive data system to proactively identify households at risk of eviction or homelessness, aiming to address root causes, prevent negative health impacts, and foster community resilience through comprehensive collaboration and data-driven intervention strategies.

How YOU Birth Doula Billing Buddies Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide Access Health, Inc. will support a doula cohort in West Michigan by training them on Medicaid billing processes. The program will include a peer-instructed training model, “Billing Buddies,” to enhance participation and sustainability for doulas facing challenges and frustrations with credentialing.

Implementation of Supported and Transitional Employment Program: Capacity Building Geography: Oakland This grant will facilitate the hiring and certification of transitional and supported employment specialists, enabling Gesher to apply for Clubhouse International accreditation, bill their local CMH organization for Clubhouse services, and ultimately improve health outcomes for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness by addressing social determinants of health through employment opportunities.

Implementing an Organizational Operating System Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent AYA Youth Collective supports youth aged 14-24 at higher risk of homelessness, particularly those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people of color, and those with involvement in foster care or juvenile justice, providing 24 supportive housing units across nine homes in Kent County.

To facilitate their planned expansion to 80 housing units by 2026, AYA will implement an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to establish structured processes and policies, enhancing productivity, accountability, and data-driven decision-making for sustainable growth.

Increasing Prevention Programming Capacity Children's Assessment Center Program: Capacity Building Geography: Allegan, Ottawa To expand its community education efforts, this project will implement Coalition Manager, a cloud-based platform that automates registration, certification, and reporting while consolidating five separate systems.

These upgrades will allow staff to deliver more sessions annually, reach additional adults, and improve data tracking to demonstrate impact, reduce childhood trauma, and support positive experiences for children.

Integrated Relationship Management System Program: Capacity Building Geography: Allegan, Ottawa Community Action House (CAH) has significantly expanded its staffing, volunteer numbers, and operating budget over the past five years, enhancing its core services, particularly through its Food Club, which provides low-income families with access to fresh, healthy foods.

To sustain this growth and further improve its impact, grant funding will be used to upgrade and integrate donor and volunteer management systems into a single platform, streamlining operations and strengthening capacity for future initiatives. Intentional Evaluation, Learning, and DEI Gay Elders of Metro Detroit d. b.

a MiGen Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide Through this grant, MiGen aims to enhance its evaluation practices, engage a DEI consultant to ensure inclusivity, and provide leadership training for staff, ultimately bolstering organizational capacity, improving program effectiveness, and fostering equitable and sustainable growth.

KSSN: Professional Learning and Development Kent School Services Network Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent In the 2024-2025 school year, KSSN will have 48 Community School Coordinators across 47 schools, focusing on connecting students and families to essential services like Medicaid and food assistance to meet diverse needs and reduce health disparities.

To enhance their impact, staff will participate in eight training programs centered on promoting mental health and fostering a supportive workplace culture, with ongoing integration of these insights into organizational practices and metrics tracked through feedback surveys.

Leadership Development to Build Organizational Capacity Gogebic Range Health Foundation Program: Capacity Building Leveling Up Operations and Expertise Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent Realism Is Loyalty will work with a consultant to enhance its capacity to serve youth experiencing mental health challenges by improving operational efficiency and compliance with Medicaid requirements.

Meals on Wheels Program Capacity Building Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Program: Capacity Building Geography: Washtenaw Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County aims to increase meal production for home-delivered meals, supported by temperature monitoring and recipe management software.

Modeling Sustainable and Scalable Integrated Team Care Benzie Leelanau District Health Department Program: Capacity Building Geography: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau Following the success of a 2023 Health Fund grant, which significantly increased caseloads for CHWs due to integrated data between healthcare partners, this grant will expand a care coordination network to meet the rising demand exacerbated by increased accreditation requirements, including mandatory Social Determinants of Health screenings for admitted patients.

Currently these screenings are conducted by CHWs without reimbursement, hindering scalability and sustainability until standardized billing and reimbursement mechanisms are established.

Modernizing Data Systems and Case Manager Training for Older‑Adult Health Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent To improve service delivery for older adults, this project will modernize data systems and train case managers in new tools and workflows.

These upgrades will help staff coordinate care more effectively, reduce delays in services, improve care coordination, respond more quickly to older adults in crisis and measure outcomes across programs.

Modernizing Food Safety Operations: Digital Tools to Empower Ottawa County’s Workforce Program: Capacity Building Geography: Ottawa Ottawa County Department of Public Health will implement an AI-powered food safety management system, enhancing efficiency and public health response.

NHBP Healthcare Training Project Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Program: Capacity Building Geography: Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa Through this funding, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) will provide health care training project to improve the skills of 28 HHSD professionals through Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Nuka Systems of Care CDR Leadership training, as well as to complete an Integrated Care Team Assessment.

These initiatives aim to enhance culturally relevant, high-quality care for Tribal Citizens by fostering relationship-focused care, promoting chronic disease management, and improving overall wellness.

Oakland County Child Abuse Medical Response Collaborative CARE House of Oakland County, Inc. Program: Capacity Building Geography: Oakland Oakland County is facing challenges in providing adequate medical care for children who remain in their homes after experiencing abuse, as they often lack timely evaluations compared to those in foster care.

This project aims to improve care delivery by establishing a centralized referral system that enhances communication among law enforcement, healthcare providers, and child protective services, ensuring all children receive standardized medical exams from trained clinicians and that these referrals are tracked and completed.

Organizational Learning Systems Program: Capacity Building Geography: Kent This grant supports A Glimpse of Africa’s organizational growth through the implementation of evaluation tools, such as a logic model, to guide decisions about staff allocation and incorporate culturally sensitive metrics to respect and align with the cultural context of the African refugees and immigrants served in West Michigan.

PACE North – Organizational Capacity Building Program: Capacity Building Geography: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Wexford This grant will support administrative improvements through bi-weekly process improvement sessions and workshops, aiming for a 50% reduction in communication inefficiencies to enhance care quality and participant outcomes, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Pathway to Community Health Worker Medicaid Electronic Billing Ingham Health Plan Corporation Program: Capacity Building Geography: Ingham, Clinton, Eaton To improve sustainability for community health worker services, this project will replace manual claims tracking with an automated electronic billing system connected to Medicaid managed care plans.

The new system will also allow Ingham Health Plan to serve as a billing hub for other community organizations, creating a more reliable and efficient payment pathway for health and social service providers.

Refocusing Revenue Concentration Families Against Narcotics Inc DBA Face Addiction Now Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide To expand access to behavioral health services for Medicaid-enrolled individuals across Michigan, this project will help build the internal infrastructure needed to bill Medicaid.

With support from consultants, the organization will implement a billing platform, align internal workflows, and train staff; laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability and reinvestment in care delivery.

Serving foster clients through better staff retention Hands Across the Water, Inc. Program: Capacity Building Geography: Jackson, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne HandsAcross the Water aims to enhance staff stability and retention by implementinga multi-level approach to address turnover, particularly among non-whiteemployees, as a stable connection with a single caseworker significantly boostsa young person’s chances of achieving permanency.

The strategy includespartnering with Talent Insights for effective hiring, training supervisors withthe Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective to better support workers ofcolor, and establishing an inter-agency mentoring program, all designed toreduce turnover, increase job satisfaction, and improve retention.

SMC Jumpstart – Next Level Tools Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide To efficiently serve more perinatal healthcare partners and clients, particularly BIPOC individuals, through doula training, Growing Forward Together will implement technological enhancements, including new systems and a matching directory, facilitating improved partnerships, customer service, and access to culturally appropriate mental healthcare.

Streamline Adoptee Access to their Personal Medical Records Program: Capacity Building Geography: Statewide Legacy Adoption Services will digitize adoption records, improving access for adoptees to their medical histories.

Strengthening Data Systems to Advance Migrant Farmworker Health Program: Capacity Building Geography: Alger, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Manistee, Menominee, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren To improve its ability to document and respond to unsafe housing conditions, this project will upgrade a mobile platform used by outreach staff to track violations and connect farmworkers to legal and health services.

New features like voice-to-text entry, offline functionality, and timestamped photo uploads will make field documentation faster and more accurate, while a dashboard