The Community Grants cycle supports community programs or projects that benefit Portage and Waushara counties.
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
Timeline
Fall Cycle:
Applications Open: July 1
Applications Close: July 31
Decision: Mid-October
Spring Cycle:
Applications Open: January 1
Applications Close: January 31
Decision: Mid-April
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
- Capital Campaigns
- Operational/general support
- Projects declined in Major Projects cycle may apply in Spring Grant cycle (up to $25,000)
Ineligible Projects
- Annual Fund Drives
- Endowment Funds
- Individuals
- Lobbying/political
- Debt retirement
- General solicitation requests
- Organizations that failed to submit a CFCWI Grant Project Summary report the previous year
