A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants
Funding Amount
Up to US $70,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Amount: Up to US $70,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2025
Summary
The A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, support innovative research projects. Applications are accepted through the ASLMS Research Grant application process. Interested applicants should fill out either the Standard Pre-Application or the Student Application to be considered for funding. This grant aims to foster research excellence and advance knowledge in relevant fields.Overview
A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grant The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin serves as administrators of the endowed A. Ward Ford Memorial Institute Fund. Applications are accepted through the ASLMS Research Grant application. To complete your application, fill out the Standard Pre-Application or Student Application.Eligibility
We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. You must be a member or applicant for membership in ASLMS at the time of the award.What Community Foundation of actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 130
- Total given
- $7.19M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,100–$1.18M
- By dollars: Wisconsin 85%, Indiana 13%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Wausau, WI; Madison, WI; Rhinelander, WI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN
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Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area · Wausau, WI
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$523K
Bridge Street Mission · Wausau, WI
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$520K
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc · Rhinelander, WI
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$472K
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