Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund
Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund supports organizations serving greater Waupaca with grants for new and enhanced programs, small capital investments and events to protect local quality of life.
This grant was recently updated
The funder now lists December 1 as the annual application deadline for local nonprofits applying to the Waupaca Area Community Fund.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Waupaca Area Community Fund) | June 10, 2027 (Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per application; support for the same program or project is limited to three years
Summary: Supports new and enhanced programs, small capital investments, and recurring non-fundraising events that protect quality of life in greater Waupaca.
Key Information: Applicants must serve residents of the greater Waupaca area and may submit one application per organization.
Description
The Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, offers Annual Competitive Grants to preserve and protect quality of life in greater Waupaca. Funding addresses community needs in arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and human services. Grant resources come from fundraising activities, including an annual gala, and unrestricted donor funds entrusted to volunteer board members.
The fund supports creative new activities and services, including programs, one-time projects, events, exhibits, studies and surveys. It also supports improvements that expand or strengthen existing services, small capital investments directly connected to program delivery or client service, and recurring exhibits, presentations, performances and other non-fundraising events.
