grant Application
The Community Foundation of Dunn County offers two competitive grant cycles; February 1 and August 1 each year.
Online Grant Application System
We are excited to introduce applicants to our online portal!
Starting in January 2022, to apply for competitive grant funding, eligible applicants must create an account on our new online grant application system. Multiple grant opportunities may be available within the portal at the same time, so be sure to select the correct link when applying for a particular grant cycle. This new system allows nonprofit organizations to view their CFDC grant history, collaborate on applications with colleagues, save and re-use portions of past grant applications, access grant contracts, and complete grant reporting, all in one place.
For help, you can download this GRANT APPLICANT TUTORIAL HANDOUT document and save it for future reference at your organization. It includes three how-to videos to help you navigate the new portal!
If you encounter any problems, please contact the Community Foundation at 715-232-8019 or email grants@cfdunncounty.org.
Included on the online Grant Application Form, the following materials are required as uploads to our standard February and August Community Impact Grant Application:
- Organizational budget with projected revenues and expenses for current year.
- Audited financial statement (if available) for current year
- Proof of current IRS 990 filing.
To preview the application before creating an account, you can download a copy by clicking this link: PDF Grant Application Preview.
Technical support will be provided to ensure all nonprofit applicants are comfortable completing the application via the online system. A series of short Zoom office hours will be offered at the following times. Interested applicants can join one of the Zoom meetings below, and CFDC staff will walk users through the application system and answer questions.
Grant Training
We encourage you to discuss your potential program with the Foundation staff prior to the deadline to ensure your questions are answered. A Grant Writing 101 training is offered each year in January, providing a free training to area nonprofits on the basics to writing a successful grant.
Grant Reporting
All CFDC grant recipients are assigned a Grant Report Form, to be completed within one calendar year from the payment date of the grant. Registered applicants will receive a reminder email 2 weeks prior to the deadline. The form is listed under FOLLOW UPS within the grant portal. The form allows you to save your work and continue later. Log in to your grant portal to complete and submit the form. Contact the Foundation with questions.