The Rice Lake Community Health Foundation (RLCHF) is soliciting applications for
matching grant funds. Any non-profit organization that provides health-related services
to residents of the greater Rice Lake area is invited to submit a formal written request by
August 15, 2025.
The Rice Lake Community Health Foundation (RLCHF), established in 2008, and was
able to provide $342,500 in matching fund grants to health-related organizations in
2024/2025. Matching funds were distributed to the following organizations in
2024/2025: Benjamin’s House; Birchwood Area Food Pantry; Boys & Girls Club; Chetek
Food Shelf; Cumberland Area Food Pantry; Cumberland Youth Hockey Association;
Chetek Firefighters Association; Family Enrichment Center; The Salvation Army of
Barron County; Kinship of Rice Lake; Nature’s Edge Therapy Center; Pink Ribbon
Advocacy; We Share Food Pantry; Rice Lake Area Free Clinic; Ruby’s Pantry of Cameron;
St Vincent de Paul-St Joseph Conference; Chetek Hydroflites and Rice Lake Elks Lodge
#1441.
The grant process for distributions was re-structured in 2011 to make grants more
compliant with the Federal tax code, thus enabling RLCHF to contribute additional health
care funding to the disadvantaged in the communities it serves. RLCHF funds cannot be
used for operating expenses (e.g. salaries, building rental).
The Foundation’s mission is to promote the physical, behavioral and social health of
people in the greater Rice Lake area by supporting and partnering with health and
wellness organizations. We believe that by helping organizations improve the health of
individuals, families, and community systems, we can enhance the quality of life for the
community as a whole.
THIS REQUEST MUST BE SUMITTED ONLINE AT: www.rlchf.org
Questions can be emailed to: BillieJo Peterson at swansonbi@mosaictelecom.net
Deadline for applications is August 15, 2025.