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Disability Health Care Access and Quality Grant Program for Safety Net Organizations is sponsored by University of Michigan Medical School. This program provides grants to support the one-time purchase of equipment, development of materials or educational programming, or training activities associated with improving accessibility and quality of health care for people with physical, cognitive, sensory, and developmental disabilities.
Projects must demonstrate involvement of local disability representatives.
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**DETROIT, Nov. 19, 2025**—Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and the University of Michigan (U-M) Center for Disability Health and Wellness are accepting applications from Michigan safety net organizations interested in enhancing health care access and quality for individuals with disabilities.
Sixty thousand dollars in grants, up to $10,000 each, will be awarded to support health care for individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, and developmental disabilities. Projects eligible for funding include: * Training activities to improve disability awareness, cultural competency, person-centered interactions and emergency procedures.
* Accessible patient materials such as alternative formats for patient forms, assistive technology and communication. * The one-time purchase of equipment for noise cancellation, accessible medical instruments, reading devices or modifying exam rooms to increase accessibility. All projects should demonstrate involvement of local disability representatives and show how the project will have a broad impact on people with disabilities.
“Everyone in Michigan deserves access to quality health care that meets their unique needs,”said Tiffany Albert, senior vice president of Community Relations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. “These grants help bridge gaps in health care access and quality for individuals with disabilities, making services more inclusive.
We’re proud to work with the U-M Center for Disability Health & Wellness on a second round of funding to improve patient lives and strengthen communities." Safety net health organizations are vital in improving access to high-quality, affordable health care for people with disabilities and others in need.
These organizations play an important role in improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary ER visits and controlling medical expenses. Access to essential health services is crucial, as it enables early detection and management of chronic diseases, prevents serious outcomes and helps improve care affordability. “We know clinicians want to be able to provide safe, high-quality care for people with disabilities.
Sometimes though, a lack of knowledge about _what to do_ or competing organizational priorities can make addressing disability accessibility issues a challenge,” said Dr. Michelle Meade, director of U-M Center for Disability Health and Wellness. “Our goal with this grant program is to provide additional resources for the safety net organizations that provide essential care for the people of Michigan.
We are excited about this partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan that reflects both the value they put on addressing the needs of their members and communities and allows us to synergize our strengths to support clinicians and health care organizations.
” The grants are supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the U-M Center for Disability Health and Wellness, which receives funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research through the Advancing Health Equity among Adults with Disabilities from Diverse Communities Rehabilitation Research and Training Center.
Organizations interested in applying for the grant can visit the updated grant application and information page. **About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan** _Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM provides health benefits to more than 4.
7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies residing outside the state. The company has been committed to delivering affordable health care products through a broad variety of plans for businesses, individuals and seniors for over 80 years. Beyond health care coverage, BCBSM supports impactful community initiatives and provides leadership in improving health care.
For more information, visit__bcbsm. com__and__MiBlueDaily. com__.
_ **About University of Michigan Center for Disability Health & Wellness** _The University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness was developed in response to the passion and commitment of faculty and staff in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Michigan, who are working to enhance health care access and quality for individuals with disabilities throughout their lifespan.
In partnership with the disability community, in Michigan and the US, we develop and apply innovative research, clinical, and educational strategies to address inequities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes experienced by individuals with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. For more information, visit__michmed. org/disabilityhealth__.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan nonprofit health care safety net organizations that provide direct patient care. These include public hospitals, community health centers, free and charitable clinics, rural health clinics, school-based and school-linked health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community and migrant-worker health centers, health services programs for homeless children and adults, local public health departments, and Indian health centers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Disability Health Care Access and Quality Grant Program for Safety Net Organizations is funded by University of Michigan Medical School. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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