The Community Foundation’s core mission is serving the common good of the Dunn County region. We are grateful for the visionary donors who entrust the Foundation to deploy monies to address the local needs through discretionary funding and/or through specialized funds designated for a specific charitable purpose.

The following opportunities are available to organizations in the community to apply for grant funding:

Application Deadlines are February 1st and August 1st Annually.

This is our standard grant process for non-profits and charitable groups to receive grant funding.  The Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations and community groups that support the arts, culture, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, health, humanitarian needs and other civic initiatives through two competitive granting cycles each year, with deadlines on February 1 and August 1.  Typical award amounts range from $500 to $5,000 or more.

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Application Deadline is in JUNE 1 Annually.

The other competitive grant opportunity available is through the Women’s Giving Circle Grant Fund.  The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of Dunn County has been established to strengthen the spirit of women through collaborative philanthropy.  The WGC awards grants funds to non-profit organizations that support the needs of women and families in Dunn County through one competitive grant cycle offered each June.   Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 or more.  Please note this cycle has its own grant application and requirements.  Applicants must be a certified 501c3 as recognized by the IRS.  Click here to learn more.

Field of Interest Funds have been established by individual donors to help support charitable causes they care about most, in perpetuity. Interests include a range of initiatives such as health, social services, the arts, environment, education or a geographical area. These funds are awarded to eligible organizations in the community, either through the standard Competitive Community Grants process, or by the Board of Directors identifying organizations capable of making the greatest impact in the specific area.

If you find your organization to be eligible for Field of Interest funding, we encourage you to submit a formal Letter of Inquiry, which should include a brief description of your organization and its mission, a statement of need describing why you are seeking grant funding, who the target population will be, geographical area served, etc., as well as the basic goals and objectives of the project.  You may also use our electronic Grant Inquiry Form at the link below.  Please contact the Foundation at 715-232-8019 for more information or with any questions. The following Field of Interest Funds are actively making grants each year: