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

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

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: B A And Esther Greenheck Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant, established in 1998, supports projects under $5,000 that enhance arts, education, health, economic, and social development in North Central Wisconsin. Applications are reviewed monthly, with deadlines on the last Wednesday of each month. The foundation encourages diverse funding sources and prefers not to fund the same organization more than once a year. Clear and concise applications are welcomed to ensure meaningful community impact.

Overview

NOTE: Grant applications are due by midnight on the last Wednesday of each month for consideration.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. Under $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 $5,000 or under are reviewed monthly by the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation. Grant applications are due by midnight on the last Wednesday of each month for consideration.

Eligibility

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