MARQUETTE – The Superior Health Foundation is seeking nonprofit organizations with a health-centered mission, with the hopes of celebrating at the organization’s 2016 gala.

The SHF annual gala will be held on Sept. 17, 2016, in Marquette. Proceeds from the gala will benefit SHF. In addition, the SHF Gala Planning Committee will select two, health-centered projects ($10,000 or less) and award those monies at the gala. SHF will ask the agencies receiving funding to invite employees and guests to the gala.

The SHF Gala Committee will give high priority to health-centered initiatives or projects that benefit a large geographic population in the region and align with its mission, which is “to assist with unmet healthcare needs, with health education, and with programs and research on preventing illness and promoting health.”

The Superior Health Foundation will accept applications through Dec. 14 and will select two, non-profit projects by late December. These projects will then be forwarded to the SHF Board of Directors for approval in January.

Applications are available on the home page of the Superior Health Foundation website (www.superiorhealthfoundation.org). Applications can be filled out on-line, faxed to 906-225-6916 or submitted via mail to the Superior Health Foundation, Attn: Executive Director, 121 N. Front St., Marquette, MI 49855.

Those with questions are asked to call the Superior Health Foundation at 906-225-6914 or email shf@superiorhealthfoundation.org.