Date/Time: Wednesday , June 29, 9:15
Interviewer: Wayne
Interviewee: Marlee Samuels, Donor Services & Programs Coordinator, Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
Phone #: 715-342-4454.
Subject: Grant applications
Here is some general information about our community grants.
The Community Grants cycle at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin supports community programs or projects that benefit Waushara and Portage counties.
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers two competitive grant cycles annually to support programs and projects in Portage and Waushara counties that align with our Values and five Mission areas. Community Grant requests are limited to $25,000; larger projects are recommended to apply during the Major Projects cycle in the spring. Community Grant applications will be evaluated by a committee of community volunteers, with final approval of the CFCWI Board of Directors.
Mission Areas:
Arts & Culture
Education
Environment
Helping People
Wellness
The Community Foundation also has the Hartford Waushara County Mission Fund which is specifically used for educational, charitable and environmental purposes for the benefit of residents of Waushara County.
Eligible Organizations:
Nonprofit agencies, organizations, or government entities that are state and federal tax exempt
Established community groups wishing to complete a community program or project for benefit of the general public of Portage or Waushara counties
Eligible Projects:
Community programs or projects for benefit of Portage and Waushara counties
Operational/general support
Capital Campaigns
Projects declined in Major Projects cycle may apply in Spring Grant cycle
Ineligible Projects:
Annual Fund Drives
Endowment Funds
Individuals
Lobbying/political
Debt retirement
General solicitation requests
Programs/projects denied in Fall Cycle will not be considered for the following Spring Cycle
Organizations that failed to submit a CFCWI Grant Project Summary report the previous year