Spring Capital Grant Cycle

Application window opens February 27, 2026
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Advancing Health and Wellness in the West End Community

The West End Health Foundation defines the West End as the City of Ishpeming and City of Negaunee and the following Townships; Champion, Ely, Humboldt, Ishpeming, Michigamme, Negaunee, Republic, Richmond and Tilden. Programs and services offered in these locations and to benefit the residents of these municipalities are a priority.

The West End Health Foundation announces Fall Grant Awardees

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The Spring Capital Grant provides funding for non-programmatic initiatives that support the purchase of physical items or improvements, including equipment, technology, durable goods, and facility upgrades. Grants are awarded to select organizations committed to improving the health and wellness of residents in Marquette County’s West End community. Individual awards typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with up to $50,000 awarded depending on funding availability.

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The West End Health Foundation (WEHF) has awarded a $15,000 grant to Trillium House to support its West End Resident Care Program. The grant will be distributed over three years, reinforcing WEHF’s commitment to improving access to compassionate end-of-life care for West End residents.

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The West End Health Foundation (WEHF) has awarded a $15,000 grant to Trillium House to support its West End Resident Care Program. The grant will be distributed over three years, reinforcing WEHF’s commitment to improving access to compassionate end-of-life care for West End residents.

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Featured Grant Story:

Great Lakes Recovery Center - $300,000

  • Great Lakes Recovery Center received $300,000 in funding to be disbursed over five years, significantly contributing to the transformation of the former Teal Lake Medical Clinic from UP Health Systems into the John Kivela Center—a behavioral health campus offering residential treatment.
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