The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) recently awarded over $52,000 in grants through its 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 their 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 Community Foundation of Dunn County 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 Community Foundation 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.
About The Community Foundation of Dunn County
For nearly 30 years, the Community Foundation of Dunn County has enhanced the lives of all its residents by connecting donors with causes they care about and providing funding for nonprofits. Each year the Foundation partners with donors and nonprofits to make a difference, now and for the future. For more information about the Community Foundation of Dunn County or to learn about giving opportunities, please visit www.cfdunncounty.org.
