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Whether supporting a local community's disaster preparedness plan, raising awareness to prevent domestic violence, or providing deserving students with academic opportunities, Community Foundation grants and scholarships change lives every day.
Explore the many options available to you and contact our office at 715.845.9555 to learn how you can make a contribution or apply for a grant or scholarship.
The Wausau•Marathon County Fund and Named Unrestricted Funds are the Community Foundation's most flexible resources in providing funding for innovative projects-in the areas of education, the arts, health and social services, and resource preservation-that have a positive impact on enriching life in our community. Application deadline is the close of business on the first business day of March, June, September, and December.
Beyond Pencils and Beyond Crayons Grants are available to K-12 teachers throughout Marathon County to initiate innovative and creative projects and programs that enhance their curriculum. Through a competitive review process, our selection committee looks for proposals that fill a specific need, are cost-effective, provide educational value, and demonstrate a sense of community. Application deadline is the close of business on October 2, 2009.
The Community Arts Grant Fund encourages cooperation and expansion of arts opportunities within our area. Grants are awarded for projects and programs that reinforce the quality and diversity of the arts in north central Wisconsin. Application deadline is the close of business on the first business day of April and October.
Saturday, October 24 is "Make A Difference Day," a national day of helping others - a celebration of neighbor helping neighbor. The Volunteer Center Special Projects Fund can help students throughout Marathon County participate in volunteerism by providing grants of $50 - 250 to teachers willing to implement a "Make A Difference" project involving their students. The grant can be used to provide transportation, or to purchase necessary supplies or equipment for your project. Application deadline is the close of business on September 30.