Community Foundation Announces 2012 Grant Applications

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is accepting grant applications for its 2012 Community Grants Program. Applications will be considered for funding by various funds within the Community Foundation family of funds, including Mission Funds and Donor-Advised Funds.

Grant applications are limited to non-profit agencies and organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or established citizen committees wishing to complete a community project for area enhancement.

The Foundation will operate without discrimination as to age, religion, sex, or national origin in considering results, and will award grants only to agencies and organizations that do not discriminate as to age, race, sex, religion or national origin.

Preference will be given to projects and programs that:

• Support the Foundation’s goals of helping people, enhancing education, enriching arts and culture, contributing to wellness and improving the environment.

• Respond to current and emerging needs or gaps of services in Central Wisconsin.

• Demonstrate an ongoing and/or increasing need in the community; provide documentation for the inception of a new program or project that is needed and not replicated in the community; strengthen volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community concerns.

The Community Foundation annually distributes over $322,000 through its various Scholarship, Mission and Donor Advised Funds. Grant awards are announced each June. An application is required. The deadline for all 2012 grant applications is March 1, 2012.

Complete information and grant applications can be found on the Foundation’s website at www.cfcwi.org or by contacting the Community Foundation office at 715.342.4454.

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