What kinds of organizations are eligible for CFGSWC grant dollars?
CFGSWC makes grants to Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) designated organizations, educational institutions, and government entities.
What is a 501 (c)(3) designated organization?
A 501(c) (3) organization has applied for and received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing them as a legitimate charity for federal tax purposes.
Which communities are included in the South Wood County area?
Nekoosa, Pittsville, Port Edwards, Rudolph, Rome, Vesper, and the Wisconsin Rapids area which includes Biron, Grand Rapids and surrounding townships.
What types of programs does CFGSWC support with grant funds?
CFGSWC awards grants in the following areas:
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Arts and Culture
- Community Development
What grant amounts are available?
There is a wide range in the grant amounts awarded. Typically, the maximum grant award is $10,000, and $3,000 is the average grant award.
How and when can I apply for a competitive grant?
Specific information can be found under our Grant Guidelines. Applications for over $1,000 are accepted from nonprofit organizations during our quarterly grant cycles. Applications for $1,000 or less will be accepted at any time.
Once a grant proposal is submitted to CFGSWC, how long does it take to go through the approval process to receive funding?
The time from grant deadline to grant approval is typically one month. Once the grant is approved, and appropriate forms are returned to CFGSWC, it takes up to ten days to receive the grant distribution check. Release of the check is triggered by returning the signed Grant Agreement and a formal request that the funds be released.
How can we inform CFGSWC donors of our nonprofit’s needs?
CFGSWC shares information from grant applications with donors on a quarterly basis, and grant applicants are informed of any donor-advised grants as part of our grant cycle. Most donor-advised grants are small, in the $100 to $1,000 range.
Does CFGSWC offer grant-writing assistance?
We can offer many resources to help you in your grant-writing efforts. In addition, our publication Finding Grantmakers is available on this website, and we offer the following advice for any grant proposal: A good grant application . . .
- Follows all instructions to the letter
- Answers all questions asked without straying far from them
- Is clear, concise and neat (not hand-written)
- Defines exactly how a project will accomplish the goals of the grant
- Explains how the grantee plans to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the project
- Persuades the potential funder that the project is a good investment
Can I get money from CFGSWC for personal use such as starting a business or for a dire personal need?
CFGSWC does not make grants or loans to individuals. As a community foundation, our grants are designed to serve the charitable and educational needs of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. |
