B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Above $5,000

B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Above $5,000

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: B A And Esther Greenheck Foundation
Amount: More than US $5,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation provides grants over $5,000 for meaningful projects in North Central Wisconsin that enhance arts, education, health, economic, and social development. Applications are accepted six times a year, with deadlines on the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. The foundation encourages innovative initiatives that engage diverse communities, improve well-being, and support productive citizenship, while promoting appreciation for the area’s natural resources.

Overview

NOTE: Grant applications are due by midnight the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November for consideration in that grant cycle. Please note, the application for this opportunity is called the Project, Programming and Capital Grant Application in the funder's portal.If you would like to know if your organization may qualify for a grant before submitting a full application, please go to Do I Qualify? About The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation was established in 1998 by Bernie and Esther Greenheck. Today, their son-in-law and daughter, Brian and Sandy Gumness — as well as their grandchildren and several community leaders — play an important role in managing the foundation and preserving Bernie and Esther’s legacy. The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation operates completely independently of Greenheck Fan Corporation. Our purpose is to provide financial support for meaningful projects in North Central Wisconsin that enhance the area’s arts, education, health, economic and social development resources. We encourage people to submit clear, concise grant applications. What We Fund The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation welcomes applications that seek financial support in the following categories listed below. Arts: We welcome grant applications that expand existing arts programs and facilities. We also support the introduction of new arts-related experiences that people of all economic backgrounds can enjoy.Education: We support new and innovative ways to make education interesting and exciting. Special consideration is given to programs that can serve as models for other area school districts. Projects that promote greater understanding of our area’s diverse cultural and historic development are also encouraged.Health: Our foundation is committed to enhancing health care initiatives in North Central Wisconsin. Considerations are given to programs, facilities and education in the health care field.Economic: We support projects that promote economic development and that stimulate interest in careers and job skills that will keep our area competitive. We encourage appreciation and respect for our area’s natural resources by supporting projects that provide educational and economic benefits to the community.Social Development: We encourage grant applications for programs that guide and inspire people of all ages to become productive, engaged citizens with strong character and respect for family life in Central Wisconsin. We also support projects that improve community safety and the overall well being of area residents. The foundation welcomes proposals to fund projects that improve life for those with physical and mental challenges. Above $5,000 The board of trustees prefers not to consider proposals from any institution or organization more frequently than once every 12 months. We encourage applicants to develop and rely upon diverse funding sources. Funding Applications that are over $5,000 are reviewed by the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation six time per year. Grant applications are due by midnight the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November for consideration in that grant cycle.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Meaningful projects in North Central Wisconsin that enhance the area’s arts, education, health, economic and social development resources are funded.