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Community Fund Grant Guidelines - Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Community Fund Grant Guidelines Are You Eligible for a Community Fund Grant? Applications are considered for projects or programs that provide a direct benefit to the people of a respective community as defined by the school district boundary. The applicant should be a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
If your organization is not a 501(c)3 but you believe your program has a charitable purpose, please contact us . Individuals are not eligible for community fund grants. For details on priority areas of funding and potential grant award amounts, please visit our staff page and contact the donor services representative for your area.
Preparing for the Grant Application Community fund grant applicants are encouraged to start gathering information for the next grant cycle long before the application deadline. Below is a list of items that you will need to complete the application: Organization’s Federal ID number. Copy of organization’s 990 for the most recent year.
Copy of organization’s actual income and expense statements for current fiscal year. Background information on the applicant organization including date established, number of full-time employees, number of regular volunteers, description of mission, population served and principal geographic area.
Fiscal information on the applicant organization including dates of fiscal year, amount of endowment or reserve funds, total operating expenses for past fiscal year, and current year budget. Your board’s approval of the project request Your board’s approval of an equal opportunity employment policy for your organization.
Full description of the project including identification of the problem or need that the project addresses, the project goals, the audience served, the geographical location served, and other sources of support. How to Submit an Application The Community Foundation has a NEW online grant application process! We hope you find this easy to use.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail message confirming that we have received your application. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p. m.
on the deadline date. No submissions via mail, email or fax will be accepted.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in southern Wisconsin. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.