The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is currently accepting grant applications from Dunn County area nonprofits, government organizations and community groups that support the betterment of Dunn County. Eligible areas of interest include the arts, culture, health, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, basic human needs, and other civic initiatives. The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, August 1, 2023 by 5pm.

Community Impact Grants allow organizations in Dunn County to meet critical needs and opportunities, while setting measurable objectives to demonstrate impact. Grants are made possible by CFDC funds created by local families, philanthropists, corporations, and private foundations for the charitable investment in the community, which include: The The Byron and Catherine Olson Memorial Fund, the Healthy Futures Fund, and the Common Good Fund. 

Complete grant details and procedures, including the grant application form, can be found on the CFDC website at cfdunncounty.org/grants. The CFDC uses an online application system for all competitive grant requests. If you have any questions about the grant process or a proposal idea, please contact the Foundation at 715-232-8019 or grants@cfdunncounty.org. Applicants are reminded that health related grant requests that were previously made to the Menomonie Community Health Foundation should now be directed to the Community Foundation through this process. 

It is the mission of the Community Foundation of Dunn County to promote charitable giving that creates a permanent source of capital to benefit and enrich the quality of life for everyone in the Dunn County Area. For more information about the CFDC or how you can become involved, contact Executive Director, Georgina Tegart at 715-232-8019 or by email at gtegart@cfdunncounty.org.