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Strengthening the Safety Net is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan. This program funds clinics throughout Michigan that provide free or low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral health services, with a focus on primary care, prevention, and coverage support for uninsured and underinsured patients.
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Commitment To Strengthening the Safety Net | BCBSM Affordability matters: Learn why we believe healthcare should be within reach for everyone. Strengthening the Safety Net Grants Improving access to affordable healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan are pleased to announce the 2025 Strengthening the Safety Net grant program.
Since 2005, Blue Cross has invested more than $17 million in Strengthening the Safety Net grants. The grants support free and low-cost clinics that provide care to uninsured and underinsured Michigan residents. Building a healthier Michigan Blue Cross is grateful for our safety net partners who care for our communities.
Access to healthcare improves health outcomes and strengthens communities by: Improving the health of individuals Creating stronger families Supporting a healthier workforce Lowering healthcare costs Grants are available to Michigan clinics providing free medical, dental or behavioral healthcare to uninsured and underinsured residents. Learn more about the grants and how to apply.
Strengthening the Safety Net In Michigan, a network of clinics (often run by a small army of volunteer doctors, dentists and professional staff) provide free or low-cost care as a safety net. These clinics play a vital role, helping our communities. They rely on fundraising to pay their bills, keep the lights on, doors open and shelves stocked with medical supplies.
Learn more about how Blue Cross partnerships throughout Michigan work to improve healthcare and help patients who would otherwise fall through the cracks in the healthcare system. Strengthening Safety Net grants are at work in clinics across the state providing much needed healthcare. Together, Strengthening the Safety Net grantees serve as a lifeline for thousands of uninsured and underinsured patients, their families, and communities.
Carefree Medical and Dental – Lansing Caring Heart Free Health Clinic – Marlette Central Michigan University Street Medicine Program – Saginaw Centro MultiCultural La Familia – Pontiac Cristo Rey Family Health Center – Lansing Helen M.
Nickless Volunteer Clinic – Essexville His Healing Hands – Lansing Genesee County Free Medical Clinic - Flint People’s Clinic for Better Health – Port Huron The Regents of the University of Michigan – Pinckney Shiawassee Free Medical Clinic – Owosso St. Luke’s Free Clinic – Jackson St.
Peter’s Free Clinic of Hillsdale County VINA Community Dental Center – Brighton Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula Northern Care Center – Cheboygan Ogemaw Hills Free Clinic – West Branch Stehouwer Free Clinic – Cadillac Care Free Dental of Florence and Dickinson – Iron Mountain ACCESS Community Health & Research Center – Dearborn Arab American and Chaldean Council Community Health Center –Detroit Faith Works Medical – Monroe FernCare Free Clinic – Ferndale The Gary Burnstein Free Clinic – Pontiac Health Emergency Lifeline Programs/Corktown Health - Detroit Hope Medical Clinic – Wayne Hope Medical Clinic – Ypsilanti Macomb County Street Medicine & Spartan Street Medicine Program – Clinton Township, Lansing McLaren Macomb Medical Outreach Clinic – Mount Clemens Order of Malta Medical/Dental Clinic – Detroit Robert R Frank Student Run Health Center – Detroit St.
Frances Cabrini Clinic – Detroit SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic – Highland Park Wyandotte Clinic for the Working Uninsured – Wyandotte Baxter Wholistic Clinic – Grand Rapids Catherine’s Health Center – Grand Rapids City on a Hill Health Ministries – Zeeland Exalta Health – Grand Rapids Fountain Clinic – Marshall Holland Free Health Clinic Hope House Free Medical Clinic – Big Rapids Love in the Name of Christ Free Health Clinic – Grand Haven Mel Trotter Ministries – Grand Rapids Oasis of Hope – Grand Rapids Presbyterian Health Clinic of Branch County Renewed Hope Health Clinic – Allegan
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan free and charitable healthcare clinics. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000 for operations; Up to $25,000 for clinics serving as medical or dental homes (requires $10,000 match). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Strengthening the Safety Net is funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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