Grants

Eligible applicants for grant funding include the following types of organizations which support residents of Marinette and/or Menominee counties:

• a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization
• a department of a municipal, county, or state government
• a hospital, public or private school, or department/program thereof
• a religious organization

We do not provide grants for:

• Annual fundraising campaigns
• Political campaigns
• Individuals
• Expenses incurred before our grant cycle opens

Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for up to $750 for projects or programs which benefit communities across the Foundation’s two county service area.  Submissions will be reviewed weekly with funding awarded within approximately two weeks if granted.

 Important Notes:

• Organizations must provide their EIN.
• The organization name must match the submitted EIN and should not be the name of a club or subgroup of the main organization.
• Organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $300,000 are eligible to apply.
• Grants are for programs or projects and will not be awarded for everyday basic supplies, routine maintenance, or staff time.
• Organizations may submit one mini-grant per calendar year.