Michigan Fitness Association is pleased to offer the MFA Health and Wellness Enhancement Grant to qualified fitness businesses. The grant is from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for Michigan-based fitness businesses to promote health and wellness in their communities.
Grant applicants must meet the qualifications for membership with the MFA, but do not currently have to be a member of the MFA at time of application. All applications, for the first round of grants, must be completed by midnight EST, December 31, 2023.
The process to apply for the MFA Health and Wellness Enhancement Grant takes less than 5 minutes. The application can be accessed by clicking the “Apply Today” button below.
Round one grant applications will be reviewed in the first quarter of 2024, and grant awards will be dispersed beginning in the second quarter of 2024.
Round 2 of funding will be announced mid-2024.
For further documentation on the MFA Health & Wellness Enhancement Grant, view page 142 Sub section (68) of the Public Acts of 2022 Approved by the Governor. And the Documentation provided by the MEDC and signed by the MFA Board on February 9, 2023 stating the grant’s purpose and case number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heard about the $8.5 million grant to help Michigan fitness businesses?
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) awarded $8.5 million dollars to Michigan Fitness Association in the form of a Health and Wellness Enhancement Grant. The purpose of the grant is to assist Michigan-based fitness businesses in promoting health and wellness in their communities.
Any for-Profit, non-municipal or governmentally-owned, fitness organizations offering membership-based, brick/mortar (non-virtual), access to exercise facilities and amenities such as: cardiovascular equipment, free weights, selectorized machines, group exercise, yoga/Pilates equipment, and otherwise meets the standards pursuant to Athletic Services Providers Act 31 of 1990 (Section 333.26301, Item H).
No, any Michigan-based fitness business that meets the MFA’s membership criteria can apply for the grant. Anyone who is awarded a grant will receive three years of MFA membership with their grant award.
The purpose of the MFA Health and Wellness Enhancement Grant is to support Michigan-based fitness businesses’ efforts to promote health and wellness initiatives in their communities.
Round one of grant applications are being accepted through December 31, 2023.
The MFA board will review grant applications in the first quarter of 2024. Distribution of grant funds will start in the second quarter of 2024.
A statewide, nonprofit organization representing the fitness industry throughout Michigan
MFA Mission: To unite, protect, and promote the interests of health and fitness businesses in the State of Michigan.
MFA Vision: We vigorously advocate for, educate, and empower fitness professionals to ensure we are recognized as an essential provider in the healthcare delivery system.
MFA is working throughout the state of Michigan to support the industry through advocacy, networking, and helping members expand their businesses to support their communities with health and wellness initiatives!
By providing Michigan fitness businesses with a voice in the state, MFA works to secure partnerships with organizations and legislatures to provide benefits and resources for members. This supports their promotional efforts to facilitate health and wellness initiatives in their communities as important healthcare partners.