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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