Access Eau Claire Grants

Access Eau Claire Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Eau Claire Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Summary

The Access Eau Claire Grant, established by Dr. Katherine Schneider, aims to enhance the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in leadership and services offered by Chippewa Valley nonprofits. Grants of up to $5000 are available to support initiatives like staff training, inclusive materials, and special outreach programs. Dr. Schneider, a long-time Eau Claire resident, evaluates funding requests on a rolling basis, promoting accessibility and equality in the community.

Overview

Access Eau Claire Grant Established by Dr. Katherine Schneider, this fund’s purpose is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the leadership, programs, and services offered by Chippewa Valley nonprofit organizations. Dr. Schneider has been a resident of Eau Claire for more than twenty-five years and has given many talks to local groups about access issues and about living as a blind woman in Eau Claire. Consider applying for an Access Eau Claire grant to help fund initiatives such as: Staff training on disability issuesInclusive materials like adapted equipmentSpecial program initiatives to reach out to people with disabilitiesMaterials in alternate formats such as Braille. Funding If you have a project that could benefit from an Access Eau Claire grant of up to $5000, you can email a letter of request. Letters of request will be considered by Dr. Schneider and funding decisions will be announced on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.