The Rice Lake Community Health Foundation (RLCHF) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for matching grant funds. We invite any non-profit organization that provides health-related services to residents of the greater Rice Lake area to submit an application online by August 10, 2026.
Established in 2008, the RLCHF was able to award $392,500 in matching fund grants to health-related organizations in 2025/2026. The recipients included: Beniamin’s House. Birchwood Area Food Pantry. Boys & Girls Club, Chetek Food Shelf, Cumberland Area Food Pantry, Cumberland Youth Hockey Association, Chetek Firefighters Association, Chetek Hydroflites, City of Chetek Gotham Park Sports Complex, Family Enrichment Center, FORK (Feed Our Kids RL Backpack Program), Healthcare Workforce Training Institute, Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Pink Ribbon Advocacy, Rice Lake Area Free Clinic, Rice Lake Elks Lodge #1441, Ruby’s Pantry, Roselawn PTO, St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, St Vincent de Paul-St Joseph Conference, The Salvation Army of Barron County/Family House, We Share Food Pantry, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, and Kinship of Rice Lake.
In 2011, we restructured our grant process to ensure compliance with the Federal tax code, which has enabled us to contribute additional health care funding tol disadvantaged communities. Please note that RLCHF funds cannot be used for operating expenses such as salaries or building rentals.
Our mission is to promote the physical, behavioral, and social health of those in the greater Rice Lake area by supporting and partnering with health and wellness organizations. We believe that by assisting organizations in improving the health of individuals, families, and community systems, we can enhance the overall quality of life for our community.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.rlchf.org. For any questions, please contact Billie Jo Peterson at swansonbi@mosaictelecom.net. The deadline for applications is August 10, 2026.