iMPROve Health is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Enhancing Community Well-Being Grant. This grant awards a total of $155,000 to Michigan-based organizations working to improve healthcare access, address social determinants of health, and reduce disparities in care.
Launched in April 2025, this new philanthropic initiative supports community-rooted programs that enhance patient safety, promote patient-centered care, and uplift underserved populations. The grant program’s competitive, invitation-only application process closed on May 31, 2025. Organizations were nominated by members of iMPROve Health’s staff or board and selected based on the impact, innovation, and equity focus of their proposals.
“iMPROve Health has seen remarkable growth over the past couple of years. We are happy to be able to help other organizations with similar interests in improving the health and well-being of the people in our community,” said Leland Babitch, M.D., MBA, President and CEO of iMPROve Health.
Grant Recipients
Each award supports a one-year project, with individual grants of up to $75,000. This year’s selected organizations and projects include:
- Face Addiction Now: The ACCESS Roundtable – $75,000
Transforming real-time crisis calls into system-level solutions to reduce barriers to substance use disorder treatment across Michigan by increasing successful care connections, strengthening provider collaboration, and developing a Community Resource Toolkit.
- Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit – $40,000
Reducing cancer-related health disparities in Wayne County by providing free, education, screenings, and support to underserved communities through expert-led events, targeted outreach, and accessible health resources. - Got Grief House – $40,000
Expanding free, community-based grief support to children, adults, and families in Detroit by offering drop-in groups, digital sessions, and culturally responsive resources that address mental health disparities and promote long-term healing.
“As a physician, I understand the importance community-level programs play in improving the overall health of Michigan families,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, M.D., MPH, FIDSA, FACP, iMPROve Health board member-at-large.
“The projects iMPROve Health is supporting this year will ultimately save lives by addressing substance use disorder, screening for cancer, and providing mental health resources.”
The Enhancing Community Well-Being Grant is part of iMPROve Health’s mission to promote health equity and population health through strategic partnerships, data-informed solutions, and local investment. The organization plans to offer this grant opportunity annually to continue building stronger, healthier Michigan communities.
Learn more about the Enhancing Community Well-Being grant.