How much funding does CFCW: The Partner Grants provide?

CFCW: The Partner Grants provides Up to US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CFCW: The Partner Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CFCW: The Partner Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is CFCW: The Partner Grants offered?

CFCW: The Partner Grants runs on an annual cycle.

CFCW: The Partner Grants

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers three competitive grant cycles annually to support emerging needs in Portage and Waushara counties, aligning with our values and five mission areas.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Established community groups wishing to complete a community project for benefit of the general public of Portage or Waushara County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The Foundation will consider applications from public, charter, parochial schools, or government entities.

Overview

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, a 501(c)(3) charity established in 1982, offers three annual competitive grant cycles. These grants support organizations and projects that improve the quality of life in Portage and Waushara counties. The foundation promotes philanthropy through its five mission areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Helping People, and Wellness, ensuring resources are directed to meet the community's most pressing needs.

We are a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1982 to provide scholarships and grants to organizations and projects that improve the quality of life in Portage and Waushara counties.
Community Grants
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers three competitive grant cycles annually to support emerging needs in Portage and Waushara counties, aligning with our values and five mission areas. The Community Grants Program is key to cultivating a community for everyone, supporting our most vulnerable, and ensuring nonprofit excellence.

Eligibility

Eligible Organizations:Nonprofit 501c3 agencies that are state and federal tax exempt and in good standing with the IRS
The Foundation will consider applications from public, charter, parochial schools, or government entities.
Established community groups wishing to complete a community project for benefit of the general public of Portage or Waushara County

What Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 48
Total given: $2.18M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,299–$1.25M

By dollars: Wisconsin 98%, Oklahoma 1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Stevens Point, WI; Wautoma, WI; Madison, WI.
65% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Stevens Point Area YMCA · Stevens Point, WI

Behavorial health and support services

$1.25M
McComb Bruchs Performing Arts Center · Wautoma, WI

General operations

$102K
Meals on Wheels Inc · Stevens Point, WI

General mission support

$69K
City of Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI

For emerson project pledge phase two completion , for the stevens point sculpture park…

$53K
Portage County Historical Society · Stevens Point, WI

Building collections and community

$49K