Platteville Community and Excellence In Education Funds
Supports projects in Platteville, WI that advance arts, education, health, environment, and historic preservation, with special focus on unmet educational needs in the local school district.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 | April 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical annual distribution: ~$36,000 (community grants), ~$9,400 (Excellence in Education grants); award sizes may vary by project.
Summary: Supports projects in the Platteville area that enhance arts, education, health, environment, and historic preservation.
Key Information: Two annual deadlines; open to nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Platteville.
Description
The Platteville Community and Excellence In Education Funds are permanent, charitable endowments dedicated to supporting projects and programs that benefit the Platteville, Wisconsin area. Managed by a local advisory board and the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, these funds focus on enhancing the arts, education, health and human services, the environment, and historic preservation. The Excellence in Education Endowment Fund specifically addresses unmet educational needs within the Platteville School District. Since 2002, these funds have awarded over $1.4 million to a wide variety of local initiatives, fostering community development and enrichment.
