Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund
The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund supports research-based nonprofit work in food, shelter, healthcare, disability, and school mental health, led by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline; invitation-only)
Funding Amounts: $2.5 million total to regrant; typical grants support general operating, project, and capital needs.
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing food, shelter, healthcare, disability, and school-based mental health needs in the Fox Valley region and select Midwest counties.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; strict organizational eligibility applies.
Description
The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, supports nonprofit organizations working to improve basic needs and community well-being across select counties in Wisconsin and the broader Midwest. The fund focuses on advancing access to food, emergency and short-term shelter, low-income healthcare clinics, disability services, and school-based mental health programs. Grants may be used for general operating support, specific projects, or capital expenses. The Fox Valley Foundation works with regional partners to identify eligible organizations and expand the reach of this initiative.
