Three local projects have been awarded Jonathan A. Erickson grants. The Daily Globe reports the Gogebic Range Health Foundation made the announcement that the Emberlight Ambassador Leadership Program, the Wakefield-Marenisco School Youth Skatepark Project and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department for Project Life Saver would receive grants. The goal of the Erickson Fund is to create new programs and opportunities that engage those who experience mental health issues and to prevent suicides.