Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

Phone: 906-364-7527

Email: info@gogebicrangehf.org or kassi.huotari@gogebicrangehf.org

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.

How to Apply

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

community-healthenvironmentrecreationeducation

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