Monroe Fund
The Monroe Fund awards annual grants for projects that improve quality of life in Monroe, WI, supporting education, wellness, preservation, and community development.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: ~$70,000 total awarded annually; typical awards vary by project; one-year grants
Summary: Supports projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in Monroe, WI, through annual grants to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.
Description
The Monroe Fund is a permanent endowment established to support the evolving needs of the Monroe, WI community. Managed as a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, the fund pools charitable contributions and distributes a portion of its earnings annually as grants. Grants are awarded to projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in the Monroe area, with funding decisions overseen by a volunteer advisory board of local community members. The fund is supported by a family of charitable funds created by individuals and organizations.
