How much funding does A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants provide?

A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants provides Up to US $70,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Science Research Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $70,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

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.

Overview

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.

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

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 North Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 136
Total given: $13.36M
Median grant: $17K
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By dollars: Wisconsin 90%, Indiana 8%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Wausau, WI; Weston, WI; Merrill, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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