9 JULY 2020

$270,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants

[WAUSAU, WI, July 2020] — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 20 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling $270,000 in the first half of 2020.

Community Enhancement Grants address the tangible needs of nonprofit organizations, as well as new initiatives, that create a vibrant and livable community for all. These grants provide support for the arts, education, health, human services, and resource preservation – enhancing every area of life for people throughout Marathon County.

“Our board is dedicated to being good stewards of the contributions that have been entrusted to us. Being forward-focused, we diligently review applications and award grants to deserving nonprofit organizations that best fit the current needs of the community for a long-term impact,” states Ann Werth chair of the Community Foundation’s Distributions Committee.

The next Community Enhancement Grant deadlines are September 1 and December 1, 2020. Grants range in size from $1,000 to $50,000 depending on the scope of the proposal – and $280,000 remains to be allocated this year. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with Foundation staff before applying. Visit here for more details.

Community Enhancement Grants Awarded to Date 2020