[Oshkosh Area Community Foundation](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org)

December 15, 2025

Up to $5,000 per award; one-year projects typical

Supports educational and humanitarian projects, with an emphasis on Christian initiatives, in Ripon and surrounding communities.

--- ## Description The Webster Foundation provides grants to support educational and humanitarian projects, with a particular focus on Christian initiatives. Established by Rob and Kathy Webster, the foundation aims to enhance the lives of people in Ripon, Wisconsin, and its neighboring communities. Since its inception, the foundation has distributed over $1.4 million in grants, matching funds, and scholarships to a variety of nonprofit, church, and service groups. Projects should demonstrate a meaningful impact on the local community and align with the foundation’s mission of service and support. --- ## Due Dates - December 15, 2025: Full application/submission deadline Grant decisions are typically announced in January following the application deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Grant awards are up to $5,000 per project. - Funding is generally for one-year projects. - The foundation has a history of awarding over $1.4 million in total grants, matching funds, and scholarships. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, churches, and service groups. - Projects must serve communities in Ripon, Green Lake, Princeton, Berlin, Markesan, Fairwater, Pickett, Brandon, and Rosendale, Wisconsin. - Emphasis is placed on projects with a Christian focus, but all qualified educational and humanitarian proposals are considered. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Oshkosh Area Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oacf). - New users must create an account to access and submit the application. - All applications must be received by the posted deadline (December 15, 2025). - For technical support with the portal, refer to the [application tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991). - For eligibility or programmatic questions, contact Cheryl Fowler, Director of Education (see below). --- ## Additional Information - Grant decisions are made in January following the application deadline. - Projects must have a clear benefit to the specified geographic area. - All applications must be submitted through the online system; paper or email submissions are not accepted. --- ## External Links - [Webster Foundation Program Page](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/apply-for-grants/webster-foundation) - [Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Home](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org) - [Online Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oacf) - [Application Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991) - [Contact Us Page](https://www.oshkoshareacf.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------| | Cheryl Fowler | Director of Education | [cheryl@oshkoshareacf.org](mailto:cheryl@oshkoshareacf.org) | (920) 426-3993 | | General Contact | Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | [info@oshkoshareacf.org](mailto:info@oshkoshareacf.org) | (920) 426-3993 |

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