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Resource Library

The Resource Library allows you to find local resources that help make your community a healthier place. If you have a resource you think should be included, please submit it here.
 
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Resource Collections

Access & Quality of Food

This is a collection of all the data indicators currently available on the Dashboard that have anything to do with the topics of access to and quality of food in the MiHIA region.

Community Gardens in the MiHIA Region

A complete listing of all the community gardens within the 14 counties that MiHIA serves.

Food Preservation

Resources for do-it-yourself food preservation and storage.

Funding Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities that can help you improve the health and well-being of your community.

Mental Health Services Regional Inventory

A comprehensive inventory of local suicide prevention efforts and programs

Physical Activity Opportunities in the MiHIA Region

This is a collection of locations where one can engage in physical activity. Gyms, community centers, parks, and other fitness centers within the MiHIA 14-county region are included.

Social Determinants of Health

Tools and Resources for Addressing Social Determinants of Health in your Community
Type Title Topics Resource Date

Children First Finance

First Children's finance provides loans and business-development assistance to high-quality child care businesses serving low- and moderate-income ...

Economy

IFF: Child Care Finance

IFF is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides both grants and loans to quality nonprofit child care providers.

Economy

Reinvestment Fund: Child Care Finance

The Reinvestment Fund is a national Community Development Financial Institution that workswith businesses, local governments, and community ...

Economy

Acquisition Loans

For land building and acquisition, predevelopment costs and critical repairs.

Economy

Acquisition Loans

Financing for real estate acquisition in connection with the development of supportive housing.

Economy

Affordable Housing Loans

For predevelopment, construction, and/or permanent financing of affordable rental housing.

Economy, Economy / Housing & Homes

Bridge Loans

Bridges delays in funding related to the capital development or services provision for a supportive housing development.

Economy

Equipment or Vehicle Loans

Equipment needs ranging from computers and furnishings to medical equipment and service-oriented vehicles.

Economy

Facility Loans

Real estate acquisition, renovation, construction, and repairs/maintenance; and facility improvements.

Economy

Grocery Store Loans

Supports full-service grocery stores in food deserts.

Economy, Health / Physical Activity

Michigan State Loan Repayment Program

Helps employers recruit and retain primary medical, dental, and mental healthcare providers by providing loan repayment to those entering into ...

Economy

Michigan Women Forward Microloan

The only public, statewide foundation devoted to the economic and personal well-being of Michigan women and girls. Loans intended to grow women ...

Economy

Mini-Permanent Loans

Finances supportive housing projects that have completed construction.

Economy

Predevelopment Loans

Finances the predevelopment stage of a supportive housing project.

Economy

Predevelopment Loans

Multifamily, rental and supportive housing; for sale housing; community facilities.

Economy

Project Initiation Loans

Finances early stages of supportive housing projects with flexible terms.

Economy

Regional Revolving Loan Fund

Designed to encourage and support economic growth and community revitalization efforts, these loan funds generally support training, working ...

Economy

Small Business P2 Loans

To change business behavior through economic incentives that promote capital investment in pollution prevention projects and activities, that ...

Economy

Taxable Bond Financing

Provides small and medium-sized companies access to public capital markets normally available to larger companies. The principal advantage of ...

Economy

University of Michigan Social Venture Fund (SvF)

SVF invests in US-based businesses working in the areas of Education, Food Systems & Environment, Health, and Urban Revitalization. Supports ...

Economy

SlowMoney Model

Catalyzes the formation of self-organizing local groups, which use a diversity of approaches: public meetings, on-farm events, pitch fests, ...

Economy
Michigan Health Improvement Alliance