Grants
A vital part of the Winnebago County Community Foundation’s mission is making charitable grants to non-profit agencies. The Foundation does not do programming. It supports agencies that do programming for public good.
Procedures
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
TO APPLY:
- Carefully read and complete the Grant Application. Click here to download.
- Submit all required documents by the deadline indicated on the Grant Application and below.
Deadlines
All copies of grant applications must be POSTMARKED by March 15, 2012.
The Winnebago County Community Foundation Committee will approve charitable grants in June.
Areas of Grant Making
Arts and Culture
Supporting the creative arts- theater, music, painting, sculpture, dance, strengthening the programs of local museums and libraries.
Community Affairs and Development
Including the administration of justice, development of employment and training, encouragement of citizen participation in community affairs, and enhancement of local community resources.
Education
Improving the quality of education through support of both public and private institutions of learning.
Environment Education and Protection
Supporting conservation of natural resources, preventing and eliminating pollution, preserving water quality, protecting wildlife, and educating the public about environmental priorities.
Health
Helping alleviate human suffering through support of institutions dedicated to healing and wholeness of life through improvement of health care, prevention of substance abuse, research into the causes and prevention of disease.
Historical Preservation
Assisting groups engaged in restoring structures and artifacts of historical importance to the area.
Human Services
Assisting with programming efforts that addresses issues important to youth, women, minorities, the elderly, the handicapped, and families in need.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is suggested that applicants contact Carolynn Sween, Community Foundation Program Director, to explore the appropriateness of requests and for any further guidance about current funding priorities.