How much funding does Child and Family Development Committee Grant provide?

Child and Family Development Committee Grant provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

How often is Child and Family Development Committee Grant offered?

Child and Family Development Committee Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Child and Family Development Committee Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Child and Family Development Committee Grant?

Geography: In Dane County who face special challenges (economic, developmental, physi. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

The Kids Fund Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Child Care Grants Family Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

March 1, 2027

155 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

In Dane County who face special challenges (economic, developmental, physi

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Must attach IRS Determination letter
Cannot be a private foundation per IRS classification
Cannot be religious organizations unless services are non-doctrinal and in specified areas of interest

Overview

Child and Family Development Committee Grant

Award Amount: Up to $5,000

Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin

Focus Areas: Programs supporting children from birth through elementary school and their families

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a tax-exempt public charitable organization (501(c)(3))

Must attach IRS Determination letter

Services must primarily benefit children and youth residing in Dane County who face special challenges (economic, developmental, physical, and/or social)

Cannot be a private foundation per IRS classification

Cannot be religious organizations unless services are non-doctrinal and in specified areas of interest

Grant Uses:

Enhancing effectiveness of existing programs

Making startup efforts possible

Supporting pilot projects

Submission Requirements:

Each budget category must be specific and clear

Must include a method for evaluating the impact of funded activities

Description of activities must be succinct and clearly connected to at least one specified area of interest

Organizations may submit only one distinct project per committee per funding cycle

Cannot submit the same project to multiple committees

What They Don't Fund:

Multi-year commitments

Individuals

Schools

Endowments

Debt retirement

Committee Contacts:

Nancy Saiz, Co-Chair (NSaiz8735@gmail.com)

Lisa Dugdale, Co-Chair (lisa@community-stewardship.org)

Mailing Address:
The Kids Fund
1901 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the Child and Family Grant Application Form
2. Submit by March 1 (postmarked/emailed)
3. Include required materials:
- Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) Determination letter
- Organization name and identifying information
- Contact name, address, telephone, email, fax
- Tax Exempt I.D. number
- Payee information (if check should be made to different name)
- Organizational mission and purpose statement
- Approximate current annual budget
- Main sources of support and percentages
- Project title
- Amount requested (up to $5,000)
- Two-sentence summary including project goals and number of participants
- Whether submitting different proposals to other committees
- Detailed project summary including:
- Specific activities and experiences
- Outcomes sought and data collection methods
- Participant characteristics and selection process
- Any outreach efforts
- Detailed budget breakdown by category
- Other funding sources and amounts
- Summary of past Kids Fund impact (if previously funded within past 3 years)