Community Health Grants
Our 2025 grant application is now live!
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE GRANT TIMELINE?
Grant Application Opens: March 1, 2025
Grant Applications Due: March 31, 2025
Grant Review Period: April 1 – April 30, 2025
Grant Award Notifications: Early May 2025
WHAT DOES A GRHF COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT FUND?
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation (GRHF) Community Health Grants provide funding to support initiatives or programs that improve the community health of residents in Iron County, WI and Gogebic County, MI. These grants aim to foster innovation, collaboration, and long-term community impact. Eligible projects must align with at least one of GRHF’s four funding priorities:
- Youth Engagement & Mental Health – Programs that promote youth well-being, engagement, development, resilience, and access to mental health resources.
- Economic Empowerment – Initiatives that provide financial literacy or entrepreneurship support for individuals and families.
- Community Food Systems – Projects that improve food access, support local food production, or address nutrition and food security.
- Connected Communities – Efforts that enhance social connections, improve community spaces, or expand access to health and wellness activities.
Grants will range from $500 to $10,000, with a total of $40,000 available in 2025. Applications are due by March 31st, with a review period from April 1st to April 30th. Grant Award Notifications (GANs) will be sent out in early May.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Any tax-exempt organization based in or working in Iron County, WI or Gogebic County, MI, with a focus on improving community health related to GRHF funding priorities.
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Step 1: Click the “Apply Now” Button above and follow the directions to complete the application.
Step 2: Prior to reaching out to GRHF with questions, please watch the provided instructional video for filling out the application. If you have additional questions, please email grantmaking@gogebicrangehf.org.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION CRITERIA?
Funding decisions are based on the availability of funds and how well proposals meet the following criteria:
- A quality application with all requirements met
- A demonstrated community need for the project
- Innovation and a clear connection to improving the health and well-being of residents related to GRHF funding priorities
- A detailed budget and budget narrative
WHAT ARE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS?
Grantees will be required to submit a mid-grant report and a final report detailing project outcomes, successes, challenges, and a financial summary.
For questions, please contact grantmaking@gogebicrangehf.org.
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation Board of Directors has sole responsibility for all grant decisions.
Our mission is to advance community health across the Gogebic Range by investing in projects that create lasting, transformative impact.
We believe in a broad definition of health, understanding that true well-being extends beyond health care alone. Our strategic focus encompasses youth engagement and mental health, economic empowerment, community food systems, and fostering connected communities. By supporting these initiatives, we aim to promote physical and mental wellness, stimulate economic resilience, and build a cohesive community network that will drive lasting, positive transformation across our region.