Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants
Oct. 19, 2026
Contact:
Jeff Starck
Marshfield Clinic
715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Marshfield Clinic is proud to announce a $100,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting community-driven solutions that improve behavioral health outcomes, expand access to care, reduce stigma and strengthen overall community well-being across Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The program, offered through Marshfield Clinic’s Caring for Communities initiative, reflects a commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities.
The program invites tax-exempt and government agencies serving communities within Marshfield Clinic’s service area to apply for grants of up to $20,000. These funds are intended to support projects that promote mental well-being, prevent and address substance use, support recovery, foster social connectedness, build youth resilience, and increase access to behavioral health resources and services.
Behavioral health challenges continue to affect communities across Wisconsin and Michigan. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people, and many individuals face barriers accessing timely mental health and substance use services. Rural communities are particularly impacted by workforce shortages, transportation challenges and limited availability of behavioral health resources. By investing in local organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities, Marshfield Clinic hopes to foster sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.
“Behavioral health is fundamental to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Through this funding opportunity, we are investing in local organizations that understand the unique challenges and strengths of the communities they serve,” said Jay Shrader, senior director, Community Relations and Market Strategy. “By supporting innovative, community-driven solutions, we hope to expand access to care, reduce stigma, and help build healthier, more resilient communities across Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.”
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Dec. 7, and selected awardees are anticipated to be notified the week of Jan. 4, 2027.
For full eligibility criteria, funding guidelines, and to access the application, visit: https://redcap.link/CommunityBehavioralHealthFunding
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class healthcare in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 60,000 employees and serves more than 2.5 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 60 hospitals, 315 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,900 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. Nearly 450 residents and fellows are trained each year through over 40 graduate medical education programs, with Sanford Health serving as the primary funding source for 75% of the programs. Sanford Health also includes 92 retail pharmacies, including Sanford and Lewis Drug pharmacies with locations in 6 states, and more than 300 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural healthcare across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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