Sponsorship Request
As an active community member, UP Health System supports many organizations through monetary and in-kind donations annually. Our hospitals contribute to activities, organizations, and causes in the Upper Peninsula that align with our mission of making communities healthier®.
Areas of Focus
We prioritize support for organizations in the following areas:
- Civic enhancement
- Children, youth and education organizations
- Community-based organizations, including cultural and humanities
- Health and wellness organizations
Sponsorship Priority
Organizations that align with our focus areas will receive priority consideration. Further preference is given to those with active involvement from UP Health System employees, such as serving as board members, advisory committee members, event chairs or engaged volunteers.
Eligibility Requirements
- Demonstrates collaboration and coordination with other community organizations.
- Event or program focus aligns with the health and wellness goals for the community members we serve.
- Events and organizations are located within the health system’s service region.
- Organization must have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible for funding.
- Provides intervention for social determinants of health, including alignment with recent community health needs assessment.
Exclusions
- Alcohol, tobacco or gambling-themed events
- Activities that do not advance our public or hospital purpose
- Groups that discriminate based on age, religion, color, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin
- Individuals or individual fundraising efforts
- Organizations already supported by our employee giving
- Political campaigns and parties
- Tournaments, little leagues, sports teams or booster clubs
How to Apply
View or download the sponsorship application below. Ensure that you include all supporting documentation with your submission.
- Sponsorship requests are reviewed on a regular basis.
- Submit your sponsorship request no later than 10 weeks prior to the date of the event.
- Include any supporting documentation with your Sponsorship Application at the time of submission.
- Incomplete sponsorship applications will not be considered.
Submit your completed application along with any supporting documents to:
UP Health System
Attn: Marketing & Communications
850 W. Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
Email: uphsmarketing@lifepointhealth.net
For any questions regarding sponsorship applications, please contact Marketing & Communications at uphsmarketing@lifepointhealth.net.