[Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin](https://cfoncw.org)

October 15, 2026 (annual)

Grants generally do not exceed $1,000 per award; single-year funding.

Supports nonprofit projects benefiting communities formerly served by Mid Wisconsin Bank, addressing local needs in health, education, environment, and development.

Prior discussion with program officer is strongly encouraged before applying.

--- ## Description The Mid Wisconsin Legacy Foundation Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, support specifically identified projects and programs that benefit nonprofit organizations located in communities formerly served by Mid Wisconsin Bank. The grants are designed to match donor funding with innovative nonprofit initiatives that address a broad range of community needs, including health and human services, community and economic development, education, vocational programs, and environmental enhancement. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline (annual) All applications must be submitted by October 15 each year. Notifications are typically sent by the end of November. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants generally do not exceed $1,000 per award. - Funding is for single-year projects or programs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be charitable, tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(3)) located in communities formerly served by Mid Wisconsin Bank. - Eligible project areas include: - Health and Human Services - Community, Cultural, and Economic Development - Educational and Vocational Programs - Environmental Enhancement - Not eligible: - Individuals - Political or strictly religious purposes - Churches, schools, or political groups - Organizations receiving federal or state funding (local chapters of national/state organizations may be considered) - Organizations that have received a grant from this fund in the past two years --- ## Application Process 1. **Discuss your project idea** with the program officer (recommended, especially for first-time applicants). 2. **Review the full grant guidelines:** [Download Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfoncw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mid-Wisconsin-Foundation.pdf) 3. **Register or log in** to the online grant portal: - [Create an account](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfoncw) (first-time users) - [Apply online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfoncw) (returning users) 4. **Submit your application** online by October 15. 5. Applicants will be notified of decisions by the end of November. --- ## Additional Information - Organizations are encouraged to contact the program officer before applying. - The program does not fund annual campaigns, debt retirement, endowments, operating expenses, or organizations that do not adhere to the foundation’s nondiscrimination policy. - Recognition of the grant and submission of a final report within two years of receipt are required. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/community-grants/) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfoncw) - [Full Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfoncw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mid-Wisconsin-Foundation.pdf) - [Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin](https://cfoncw.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------| | Kelly Price | Director of Programs & Donor Services | [kelly@cfoncw.org](mailto:kelly@cfoncw.org) | 715-845-9555 | | General Info | — | [info@cfoncw.org](mailto:info@cfoncw.org) | 715-845-9555 |

Mid Wisconsin Legacy Foundation Grants

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