Spring FY2021 Community Grants Awarded

Mar 22, 2021 | News & Events

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) recently awarded $127,533 in grants to 18 programs that will enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. 

Nonprofits will be able to apply for CFCWI’s Community Grants Fall Cycle starting July 1st, 2021.  

Community Grant Recipients FY2021 Spring Cycle

Portage County Grant Recipients

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters – One to One Youth Mentoring

  • Boys & Girls Club of Portage County – Jefferson School Site

  • CAP Services – Mental Health Navigation Program

  • Central Rivers Farmshed – Operations

  • CREATE Portage County – Operations

  • Foster Hope – Central WI Royal Family Kids

  • Friends of Emerson Park – Emerson Park Revitalization Project

  • Friends of Schmeekle Reserve – Accessible Fishing & Lake Resurfacing Project

  • ODC – New Approach to Serving People with Disabilities
  • Operation Bootstrap – Food Assistance Program

  • Point Area Single Track Association (PASTA) – Trail Development

  • Riverfront Jazz Festival – The Festival

  • Stevens Point Sculpture Park – LIT

  • Stevens Point YMCA – Child Care

  • The Playhouse Theatre Group – Development of Special Needs Theatre

  • Tomorrow River Community Charter School – Transportation Assistance

Waushara County Grant Recipients

  • McComb Bruchs Performing Arts Center – Operational Support
  • Central Wisconsin/Gods 911 Team – Educational Retreats and Program

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org.

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