The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) recently awarded over $52,000 in grants through our August Competitive Grant Cycle. Each year, the Foundation invites area non-profit organizations and community groups to apply for grant funding to support projects or programs that fulfill a community need across a broad range of program areas, including health, the arts, the environment, education, and basic needs. These grants come from the earnings built by funds which were created by local families, philanthropists, and businesses alike that want to support local organizations that are working to create positive change in the community. Through our August grant cycle, the CFDC has provided funding to 18 area nonprofits, totaling $52,301 in competitive grant funding for its second and final grant cycle for the year. Congratulations to the following grant recipients:
● Mission Restoring Hope: Supporting Community Access – $2,000
● Village of Knapp: Knapp Veterans Memorial – $2,000
● Arbor Place, Inc.: Supporting Physical Activity in Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment – $2,159
● The Bridge to Hope: Technology for Advocacy – $1,120
● Literacy Chippewa Valley: Corrections Education in the Dunn County Jail – $1,500 (made possible through the Jon and Martha Hove Donor Advised Fund)
● West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency: Homeless Intervention Support – $5,000
● The Mabel Tainter Theater: Hearing Assist Devices – $5,000
● The Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie Area: Free Clinic Blood Pressure Improvement – $3,432
● Rotary Feeds: Community Meal Packaging – $1,000
● Stepping Stones of Dunn County: Support for Project SAM (Share-A-Meal) – $5,000 (made possible through the MICAH Donor Advised Fund)
● Christ Lutheran Church: Hunger Relief & Educational Support through Wednesday’s Table & The Spot – $5,000
● Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity: Menomonie Twin Home Insulation – $2,500 (made possible through the Jon & Martha Hove Donor Advised Fund)
● Menomonie Police Department: Support for Shop with a Cop – $2,400
● Dunn County Department of Human Services: Dunn County Playgroup – $5,000
● Mentor Chippewa: Mentoring Toolkits – $5,000
● Dunn County Historical Society: NASA Moon Tree Education Project – $840 (made possible through the Don & Marilyn Fanetti Donor Advised Fund and Checker Flag Farms)
● Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley: Community Impact Projects in Western Wisconsin – $850
● Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Northwest Area: Expanding Financial Literacy for Students at UW-Stout – $2,500
The CFDC recently held its annual Evening of Gratitude, a celebration recognizing the impact of philanthropy and the vital work of local nonprofit organizations in Dunn County. The event honored grant recipients, donors, and community partners. August’s grant recipients were also recognized for their grant award and had the opportunity to share how the funding has supported their missions and advanced their work.
The CFDC also encouraged attendees to consider deepening their philanthropic engagement by establishing a fund, supporting a scholarship, or leaving a legacy gift. Guests learned more about Donor Advised Funds, Scholarship Funds, and other charitable giving options that can create lasting impacts on the community.
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