2023 proactive grant cycle

The West End Health Foundation Proactive Grant Cycle opens June 1. Deadline June 30.
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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.
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The West End Health Foundation Presents Awards for the Spring Capital Grants and School Grants

Ishpeming Public School District received $25,000 for student mental health support.
Kiwanis Club of Ishpeming received $2,000 for Ray Leverton Memorial Playground.
Marquette County Habitat for Humanity received $10,000 for their ramp program.
Negaunee Public Schools received $25,000 for a district health coordinator.
NICE Community School District received $25,000 for health and wellness improvements.
Partridge Creek Farm received $5,700 for the build-out of farm produce cooler.
Republic-Michigamme Schools received $25,000 for mental health rescue.
the Upper Peninsula Luge Club received $4,300 for Lucy Hill safety and security.
Courage Incorporated received $10,000 for the purchase of box truck
West End Health Foundation presents check to the City of Negaunee
County of Marquette – Rescue 131 received $8,000 for Kevlar vests and helmets.
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West End Health Foundation presents check to the City of Negaunee

The West End Health Foundation (WEHF) hosted a check presentation for the Spring Capital Grant Awardees and School Grant Awardees on May 15, 2023.

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The West End Health Foundation (WEHF) will open the application window for the Spring Capital Grant cycle on Monday, February 13, 2023. Applications are due no later than April 1, 2023.

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The West End Health Foundation recently awarded $30,000 for its 2022 Proactive Grant Cycle. The Proactive Grant program was limited to programs and services developed to address youth wellness with a focus on mental health.

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Featured Grant Story:

Ishpeming Ski Club-$10,000

  • Ishpeming Ski Club was awarded this 2022 Spring Capital Grant for the purchase of a snowmobile to assist in maintaining and grooming 10 km of cross-country ski trails at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex (Suicide Bowl) and the Iron Ore Heritage Trail between Ishpeming and Negaunee.  
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