The Strengthening the Safety Net grant program, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete, provides vital funding to support clinics across Michigan that deliver free or low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured residents. Since its inception in 2005, the program has awarded over $17 million in grants, enhancing access to essential health care services for vulnerable populations.
Grants are available to eligible clinics providing critical care at little or no cost. The goal is to help clinics cover operational expenses such as staffing, utilities, and medical supplies—fundamental resources that enable continued service delivery. This initiative reinforces community health by supporting clinics that foster stronger families, healthier workforces, and reduced overall health care costs.
Eligible clinics must serve Michigan residents, focus on uninsured or underinsured populations, and provide medical, dental, or behavioral health care. Funding can be used for a range of activities essential to clinic operations, but specific grant amounts or ceilings for 2025 are not listed on the main grant page.
Clinics interested in applying must complete the grant application process, available online. Applications are evaluated based on the clinic’s reach, services provided, financial stability, and ability to sustain or expand services for vulnerable communities.
