Key facts
- Uber and LISC have launched a new grant application period for their Health Access Fund.
- The fund offers up to $750,000 in grants.
- Grants are available to hospitals, health centers, and community health organizations.
- The initiative targets nine specific markets.
- The goal is to address transportation barriers for low-income patients.
Uber and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) have announced the opening of a new grant application period through their joint Health Access Fund. This initiative aims to provide up to $750,000 in funding to support healthcare access for low-income patients by addressing transportation challenges. The grants are available to hospitals, health centers, and community health organizations operating in nine specific markets. The program seeks to bridge existing gaps in transportation that can prevent individuals from receiving necessary medical care.