Breast Health Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
Geography
- U.P. residents
Other requirements
- Limited income requirement
Overview
Funder: Superior Health Foundation (in partnership with Marquette County Health Department; grant support from M.E. Davenport Foundation)
Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula of Michigan (7 counties served as of October 2025)
Direct cash assistance program providing financial aid to individuals with breast cancer facing medical expenses, helping alleviate financial burden of treatment.
Eligibility:
- Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
- Limited income requirement
- U.P. residents
Impact (October 2024 - October 2025):
- Over $40,000 distributed
- 17 individuals supported
- 7 counties served
Purpose: Provides direct financial assistance to eligible individuals with limited income facing breast health-related medical expenses
Application Process: Apply through superiorhealthfoundation.org; administered in partnership with Marquette County Health Department
Funding Support: Supported through donor sponsorships (Paint the Peninsula Pink calendar) and M.E. Davenport Foundation grant
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Contact SHF or Marquette County Health Department: Inquire about application process through superiorhealthfoundation.org
- Verify Eligibility: Confirm breast cancer diagnosis and limited income status
- Submit Application: Provide required documentation of medical expenses and income information
- Review and Approval: SHF staff reviews applications
- Receive Assistance: Approved applicants receive direct cash assistance up to $2,500
Support Opportunities: Community members can sponsor days on SHF's PINK calendar (all proceeds support the fund) at superiorhealthfoundation.org
Contact: superiorhealthfoundation.org
What Superior Health Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 35
- Total given
- $931K
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $5,853–$150K
- By dollars: Michigan 75%, New York 16%, Wisconsin 8%. Top recipient cities: Marquette, MI; Ishpeming, MI; Ann Arbor, MI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 48% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Cancer
- Hardship
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