Funding & Skills Building

Expand Engagement

The School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan (SCHA-MI) is dedicated to strengthening school-based and school-linked health care across the state. To further support Child & Adolescent Health Centers (CAHCs), we are excited to offer funding and skills-building opportunities designed to enhance community impact, empower youth, and develop strong leadership within the field.

Community & Support Services Mini-Grant

Congratulations to the selected proposals for Community & Support Services Mini-Grants

Van Buren Community Mental Health / Bangor Health Center (CAC): Bangor Health Center's "Seasons of Support" events continue to bring the community together throughout the year, distributing supplies while growing youth involvement in event planning.

Baldwin Family Health Care (CAC): This project builds trust and awareness for five rural Child and Adolescent Health Centers through community open houses, educational outreach, and data-sharing with schools and local leaders.

Health Dept of Northwest Michigan (CAC): Parent awareness nights in Gaylord and Charlevoix will equip families with local health data and resources to support youth well-being.

Youth Advisory Council Mini-Grant

Congratulations to the selected proposals for our Youth Advisory Council Mini-Grants—your inspiring, youth-led projects are helping to advance health equity and create lasting impact in communities across Michigan

Corner Health Center (YAC): Expanding youth leadership through a new advisory council, an overnight retreat with the Theatre Troupe, and a community block party featuring student-led health education and performances.

Honor Community Health (YAC): Building on a successful Youth Advisory Council at Pontiac High School, this project expands youth leadership to Waterford Durant High School, empowering students to lead peer initiatives around school climate and mental health.

InterCare / BH Student Health (YAC): Benton Harbor's Teen Advisory Council continues its growth through leadership trainings, peer roundtables, and community recruitment events.

Catherine's Health Center (YAC): Youth Advisory Councils at Harrison Park Academy and Crestwood Middle School are leading a courtyard redesign and a student-run Wellness Fair, turning their ideas into real spaces and events for their schools.

Eaton RESA – Grand Ledge / East Lansing HC (YAC): This project builds youth leadership through conference attendance, health promotion campaigns, and community outreach, while also launching a brand-new Youth Advisory Council at East Lansing Health Center.

Sterling Area Health Center (YAC): A three-part initiative bringing together six Teen Advisory Committees for a leadership day, hosting a community food giveaway, and providing beds to children in Sterling's rural service area.

MidMichigan Health Services (YAC): Four YACs are tackling local needs including a student food closet and driving safety education to a hygiene closet and mental health first aid training, while growing their membership.