MARQUETTE — The West End Health Foundation is accepting competitive grant applications for the fall 2020 cycle.

Applications are being accepted for programs and services targeted to residents of the West End of Marquette County.

Funding for the Fall 2020 Cycle will be limited to health-related programs and services. Additional information about the West End Health Foundation and an application form is available at the foundation’s website www.westendhf.org.

The WEHF has established the following as areas of concern; chronic disease education management or screenings; mental health and social or emotional support; obesity; environmental health; access to health care; substance abuse prevention or treatment; assistance to the uninsured or under-insured; senior independence and socialization.

Non-profit organizations with an IRS 501 C 3 or other non-profit designation, governmental units and school districts are eligible to apply for grants.

Generally, an organization may only receive grant funds once in a calendar year. In special instances, multi-year programs might be awarded grants.

The range of WEHF Competitive Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000.

Competitive grant cycles are set by the WEHF Board of Directors based on available funding. The WEHF is only accepting grant applications via electronic portal located on the WEHF website www.westendhf.org.

Additional information about the WEHF Competitive Grants program can be obtained from Pam Christensen, Foundation Manager at wmchfmanager@gmail.com or 906-204-7410.