The Provident Health Foundation has officially opened its latest grant cycle, offering hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding to support community health programs across Marinette and Menominee Counties. Foundation leaders say the funding is part of their ongoing mission to improve long-term health outcomes in the region, Executive Director of Provident Health, John Hofer.

Officials say the current grant cycle opened February 4th and will close March 16th, with funding targeted toward programs that address key health challenges identified in recent community assessments. Those priority areas include childhood obesity, mental health prevention, substance misuse reduction, and improving access to healthcare through prevention and promotion efforts, Grants Director Madison Darling.

Provident emphasizes that the foundation does not run programs directly, but instead partners with nonprofits to remove financial barriers and strengthen local initiatives already doing the work on the ground.

Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, or churches that serve residents in Marinette or Menominee counties. Individual applicants and for-profit entities are not eligible. Foundation leaders also note a new requirement this year: concept calls prior to submitting a full application, designed to help organizations submit stronger proposals and avoid wasting time on projects that may not meet funding criteria. Final funding decisions will be reviewed by the foundation’s full board, with awards expected to be announced in early May.

Officials say the long-term goal is simple — invest early, especially in youth, to prevent larger health challenges down the road. Organizations can learn more or schedule a concept call by visiting Provident Health Foundation’s website.

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