Funding Amount

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Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Investment Grant

Funder: Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW)

Geographic Scope: Oshkosh and surrounding communities (Southern Winnebago County)

Focus Areas:

  • Youth-Focused Education

  • Mental Health

  • Financial Stability
  • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Must serve residents in OAUW's service area

  • Must offer programming in one or more of the three impact areas

  • Must demonstrate measurable outcomes

  • Must have strong financials
  • What They Fund:
    Grants support community programs addressing needs in youth education, mental health services, and financial stability initiatives.

    Grant Process:
    Each impact area is overseen by a volunteer committee that reviews and interviews applicants. Over 15-30 volunteers are involved, contributing approximately 175-1,000 hours annually.

    Recent Awards (2024):
    OAUW awarded 45 community programs including five new programs. Notable funded programs include: Back to School Fair, Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Day by Day Warming Shelter, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes, Goodwill Industries, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Reach Counseling, and many others.

    Contact:

  • Email: oauw@oshkoshunitedway.org

  • Phone: 920-235-8560

  • Address: 16 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901
  • Application Timeline:

  • Applications accepted in May/June annually

  • Funding announced in October/November
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications accepted during May/June annually

  • Volunteer committees review applications throughout summer

  • Awards announced in October/November
  • Required Information:
    Applicants must demonstrate:
    1. Measurable outcomes for their programs
    2. Strong financial management
    3. Services aligned with OAUW's three impact areas
    4. Community benefit and impact

    Application Method:
    Online application form (specific details not provided in source materials)

    Contact for Details:
    Email: oauw@oshkoshunitedway.org
    Phone: 920-235-8560

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsmental-healtheconomic-servicesfoundation

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