Benton Community Fund
The Benton Community Fund provides annual grants for projects that enhance quality of life and support community improvement initiatives in Benton, Wisconsin.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Annual grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual grant pool ~$20,000; individual award sizes vary by project.
Summary: Supports projects and organizations that enhance the quality of life in Benton, Wisconsin.
Description
The Benton Community Fund is a permanent endowment established to support projects and programs that improve and enrich life in the Benton, Wisconsin community. Administered as a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, the fund annually awards grants to local non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies for charitable activities addressing evolving community needs. Since 2011, the fund has distributed over $254,000 in grants, supporting a wide range of local projects such as school improvements, emergency services, and community beautification.
