Community Health Grants

Geographic Scope: Gogebic County, MI and Iron County, WI

Mission: The Gogebic Range Health Foundation advances community health across the Gogebic Range through investing in projects that make a sustainable impact on the community.

Funding Priorities

The Foundation uses a broad definition of health and supports community-based health initiatives that align with the Foundation's mission and vision. Recent priority areas have included:

• Pedestrian walking/biking paths, lanes and trails
• Mountain bike trails and facilities
• Connector trails from neighborhoods and parks to the Iron Belle Trail or the Mercer By Bike regional trail corridors
• Land acquisition with an existing plan for trail development
• Safe Routes to School projects that improve safety of children walking and biking to school
• Youth engagement
• Economic empowerment
• Community food systems
• Fostering connected communities

Eligible Applicants

The GRHF generally makes grants to:

• Tax exempt organizations under 501(c)(3) and organizations that meet the Foundation's mission and vision
• Public agencies including school districts, state, county and city governments
• Organizations and agencies located in the Gogebic Iron Range: Iron County, WI and Gogebic County, MI

What GRHF Does NOT Fund

• For profit organizations
• General operating costs and salaries
• Travel
• Organizations and projects that do not align with mission or priorities
• Individuals, sectarian, religious or political activities/campaigns/causes
• Projects in which the Gogebic Range Health Foundation is the sole or primary funder
• Projects outside of Iron County, WI or Gogebic County, MI
• Events, races, promotions, sponsorships

Organization Information

Name: Gogebic Range Health Foundation

Address: E6112 Bluffview, Ironwood, MI 49938

Executive Director: Kassi Huotari

Background: Founded in 2015, the Foundation has provided nearly $1 million in funding to support programs and partnerships that enhance quality of life across the Gogebic Range. As of January 2025, GRHF has surpassed $1 million in total community giving.

Grant Application Process

The grant process has two parts:

1. Letter of Intent (LOI)
   • Submit initial LOI
   • Review period follows submission
2. Full Application
   • Invited applicants submit comprehensive application after LOI review

Match Funding

• A specific percentage match is not required
• Leveraging funds and funding partnerships are reviewed very carefully
• Priority given to projects seeking match funding or gap funds

Submission Information

• Website: www.gogebicrangehf.org/apply-for-grants/
• Additional Information: www.gogebicrangehf.org/funding-priorities/
• Contact for Questions: info@gogebicrangehf.org or 906-364-7525

Application Tips

• Please review information on the website carefully before submitting an application
• Projects that leverage funding from multiple sources are prioritized
• The Foundation seeks to serve as a catalyst in making community health projects a possibility