Grants & Scholarships
Whether supporting a local community enhancement project, or providing deserving students with academic opportunities, Community Foundation grants and scholarships change lives every day. Explore the options available by clicking the Community Grants & Scholarship links to the right and learn how you can apply.
Grant Spotlights
Featured Grant Story
Woodson YMCA Expansion Project
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin granted $100,000 from the Wausau Marathon County Fund to the Strengthening The Heart Of Our Community Capital Campaign. This is a $19 million dollar campaign that will expand and enhance the Woodson YMCA facilities in downtown Wausau. The project will help the Y serve infants through seniors and all ages in between.
Recent Grant Recipients
CenterStage Band & Show Choir: $4,778
An annual, family friendly, band and show choir performance at the Grand Theater. The show this year is “Going Back to the ‘80’s!” will be held September 26-28 and is free to the general public.
Hmong American Center: $4,873
The Hmong Wausau Festival will occur this year over a two day span on July 27 and 28 at the Eastbay Sports Complex. Over 8,000 attendees, 1,000 competitors, and hundreds of vendors from across the country will participate in a weekend of arts, music, sports, competitions, and food.
Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps: $4,900
Northwoods Encore Drum & Bugle Corps Show will be held at Steim Stadium July 2, 2019, feature drum and bugle corps from through the midwest.