Monroe Fund
The Monroe Fund awards annual grants to support charitable projects that enhance arts, education, health, social services, and preservation in the Monroe, WI community.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (annual grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent total annual awards: ~$68,000; individual grant amounts vary; one-year projects.
Summary: Annual grants supporting projects and programs that enhance quality of life in the Monroe, WI community.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates and guidelines may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The Monroe Fund is a permanent endowment established by current and former residents to support the Monroe, Wisconsin community. Managed as a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, the Monroe Fund distributes a portion of its earnings annually as grants to projects and programs that enhance the area’s quality of life. A volunteer advisory board of local members oversees the fund’s growth and ensures that grants address evolving community priorities. Grants are typically awarded to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for charitable projects serving Monroe residents.
