Uber and LISC open new grant application through Health Access Fund to bridge transportation gaps for low-income patients

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Funding is available for hospitals, health centers, and community health organizations in 9 markets NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today expanded their joint Health Access Fund with the announcement of up to $750,000 in new grants—averaging $50,000 per awardee—to help nonprofit healthcare providers connect economically vulnerable people to transportation for vital health services. The Health Access Fund supports free rides through Uber Health, Uber's HIPAA-enabled dashboard and API solution, so patients can reach their healthcare appointments, for such services as geriatric and maternal care, as well as treatment for cancer and chronic diseases, like diabetes (riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Funded by Uber and managed by LISC, the program provides grants to local hospitals, health centers, and community health organizations to help them bridge transportation gaps that prevent people from getting the care they need. Because the rides are managed through Uber Health, riders don't need to have smartphones or the Uber app to benefit. Since the Health Access Fund's launch in 2021, Uber has contributed more than $9 million to the Fund to help expand access to care for tens of thousands of patients. The new grants will support nonprofit healthcare providers in helping patients overcome transportation barriers to care. Eligible hospitals, health centers, and community health organizations in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area may apply. The grants will build on the impact of the program's current cohort and support continued access to care through the 2026–2027 grant period. "There is plenty of evidence to demonstrate how closely transportation is linked to health, especially for people with modest incomes," said Michael Pugh, president and CEO of LISC. "Some health challenges may be insurmountable, but this one is not. We are looking forward to expanding this program to new providers and grateful for Uber's continued commitment to health, especially for people who might not otherwise be able to access care." "Getting to a healthcare appointment is something that many of us might take for granted," said Che...

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