Benton Community Fund Grant

The Benton Community Fund, established in 2011 by dedicated volunteers, aims to enhance community life in Benton through annual grants. With an initial goal of $50,000, the Fund supports local organizations, school districts, and government agencies providing charitable programs. It operates as a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, ensuring a permanent endowment for community development. However, grants are not available to individuals, maintaining focus on community-centric initiatives.

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In 2011, a group of committed volunteer advisory board members reached a fundraising goal of $50,000 in just 51 days to establish the Benton Community Fund. Charter donors to the Fund include the Benton State Bank, the City of Benton, the Benton Community Development Corporation, and several generous community members.
The Benton Community Fund was established to provide a permanent endowment for the support of the community. Using a portion of its earnings, the Fund annually awards grants to local organizations striving to improve and enhance life in Benton.
The BCF is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.

Eligibility

Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects serving the good of the community.

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation cannot award grants to individuals.