MARQUETTE — The West End Health Foundation is providing $30,000 in COVID-19 response mini grants to non-profit organizations that provide health and wellness related services to residents of Marquette County’s west end. The COVID-19 mini grants will be used to deploy resources to community-based non-profits that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants ranging from $100 to $1,500 will be distributed on a rolling grant cycle. Applications are being accepted immediately.

The purpose of this mini grant program is to reimburse agencies for actual expenses incurred in COVID 19 response activities; improve services to those experiencing a disruption in their normal day-to-day activities; assist agencies in meeting increased demand for services due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 State of Emergency and assist agencies to overcome disruption in normal service delivery.

These grants are not intended to provide on-going operational support or replace agency income lost from the suspension of activities or inability to hold fund raising events.

Any non-profit organization, school district or governmental entity may apply. Funds will not be awarded to individuals or for-profit organizations.

Grant applications will be considered on an ongoing basis. A funding response will be made within 10 days of application.

The West End Health Foundation was established in 2013 with the sale of Bell Hospital to LifePoint, Inc. The Foundation’s mission is advancing health and wellness in the West End Community. Programs and services focusing on health and wellness for residents of the city of Ishpeming, city of Negaunee, and the following townships: Champion, Ely, Humboldt, Ishpeming, Michigamme, Negaunee, Republic, Richmond and Tilden are given funding priority.

Applications must by emailed to manager@westendhf.org. The grant documents can be found on the West End Health Foundation Website westendhf.org. For additional information please contact Pam Christensen, foundation manager at manager@westendhf.org or 906-869-4617.