MPF Grants Program

MPF Grants Program

Program Overview
The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) provides grant funding for projects that support its mission to advance pharmacy leadership, education and research and promote pharmacy practice to the highest level of patient care. Over 20+ years, the Foundation has awarded in excess of $275,000 in grant funding.

Eligible Applicants
MPF accepts grant applications from:

Individual pharmacy professionals

Student pharmacists and residents

Pharmacy organizations

Colleges of pharmacy

Pharmacy businesses in Michigan

Project Focus Areas
Projects that promote the MPF mission to:

Advance pharmacy leadership

Support pharmacy education and research

Promote pharmacy practice to the highest level of patient care

Geographic Scope
Michigan only. Programs or projects conducted outside the state of Michigan will not be funded.

Grant Term

Most grants are for a term of one year

Multi-year grants considered under certain circumstances (typically 13-24 months)

Multi-year grants typically decrease in size in successive years

Second-year funding based on annual review and successful attainment of program outcomes

Funding Distribution

First installment: 50% of approved funding, paid within 21 days of grant acceptance

Second installment: 25%, paid upon Board approval of interim report

Final installment: 25%, paid upon approval of final report (no longer than 13 months after project initiation)

Reporting Requirements

Interim Report (6 months): No more than 2 single-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman font. Include:

- Overview of progress made
- Appropriate statistics (e.g., patient enrollment)
- Accountability of expenses to date vs. original budget

Final Report (13 months): No more than 4 single-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman font. Include:

- Brief overview of study/project
- Achieved outcomes
- Statistical data relevant to study/project
- Income and expense accountability (budget vs. actual)
- Plans to sustain project beyond grant funding

Grantee Obligations

Required to present study/project outcomes or communicate the value of MPF grant program at:

- Foundation Board meeting, OR
- Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) Annual Convention & Exposition, OR
- Other mutually agreed upon event

MPF and/or MPA has first right of refusal to publish outcomes related to funded projects

Non-Discrimination Policy
Applicants and organizations must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

What MPF Will NOT Fund
The Foundation typically will not provide funding for:

Construction projects (new building or routine maintenance)

Proprietary projects

Annual giving campaigns

Normal operating expenses (except for start-up purposes)

Equipment purchases

Fundraising events

Religious or sectarian purposes

Computer hardware equipment

Salaries for organizational staff or grant recipients (fees for research/technician services, consulting fees, or administrative services expenses may be allowable if essential)

Partisan political purposes

Loans

Re-granting

Indirect costs exceeding 10% of the grant

Programs or projects conducted outside Michigan

Application Status (as of 2026-04-03)
Applications are currently closed. Check back for 2026 grant information.

Contact Information

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation

Phone: (517) 377-0227

Email: rdrabek@michiganpharmacists.org

Address: 408 Kalamazoo Plz, Lansing, MI 48933-1919

Website: michiganpharmacyfoundation.org