Bayfield County Health Infrastructure Grant

Key information about the 2021 Bayfield County Health Infrastructure Grant includes:

Applications due May 28, 2021.
Cost sharing of 50% from Bayfield County with local communities.
Up to $5,000 per project for cost-sharing. Minimum of $1,000 request for grants.
Up to $20,000 of funds available county-wide.
Grant funds may only be used for materials, equipment and contractual costs.
Community may include donations of equipment, materials, parts, labor, and time in 50% cost-sharing. (Labor contributions up to $10/hour.)
Approved grant expenses will be reimbursed upon project completion.
Any funds awarded must not be used to replace (supplant) funds that have already been appropriated for the project.
Projects must be completed by June 24, 2022.

Criteria used for selection of grant projects include:

Projects must create an opportunity for physical activity and/or promotion of healthy living. Special preference will be given to projects that promote health and wellness for persons of all ages.
Projects must focus on improving wellness opportunities in Bayfield County.
Project proposals will be accepted from towns, cities, village or tribe located within Bayfield County. Community groups may work through these government entities.
Project proposals must demonstrate local commitment in the form of two letters of support from community members or organizations.
Selection of projects will be determined by the Health Infrastructure Committee.
Grant recipients will be announced by June 4, 2021.

Below are suggestions for projects for the 2021 Bayfield County Health Infrastructure Grant.

Grant Description