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Competitive Grants

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Competitive Grants

Funder: La Crosse Area Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: La Crosse area, Wisconsin

Background: The Foundation has awarded nearly $90 million in grants and scholarships since 1930. Competitive grants are one of the primary funding mechanisms offered.

Key Information:

Foundation manages nearly 300 funds and adds approximately 20 new funds annually

Multiple grant types available including: General Fund, Minigrant, Zielke, Sieber, Global Awareness, and Kjome grants

Grantees must complete follow-up reports at the completion of the grant period

Grant Conditions:

Funds must be used only for purposes described in the grant application; prior authorization required for any other use

Organizations must notify Foundation of changes in legal/tax status, staff changes related to grant, or inability to expend grant as intended

Must maintain books and records for at least 4 years after grant completion

Foundation has reasonable access to files for audits, verifications, and investigations

No funding for: Political or lobbying activities

Must return unused portions of grants

Foundation must approve content of publicity before release

Must recognize Foundation in all publicity materials

Must allow Foundation to include grant information in Foundation's publicity (amount, purpose, photos, videos, logos, organizational information)

Contact Information:

Address: 601 7th St N., Suite 203, La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: (608) 782-3223

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8AM–4PM, Friday by appointment only

Website: lacrosseareafoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Online Portal: Applicants must apply through the Foundant Grant Management System

Follow-Up Reporting:
1. Grant recipients must complete a follow-up report at the completion of the grant period
2. Reports are attached to the grant application in the Foundant Grant Management System
3. For General Fund, Minigrant, Zielke, Sieber, Global Awareness, or Kjome grants: sign into your account on the Foundant Grant Management System to access your follow-up report

Required Grant Compliance:

Use funds only for purposes as described in grant application

Notify Foundation of any changes in legal/tax status, staff changes, or changes in ability to expend grant

Maintain complete books and records demonstrating proper use of funds

Do not expend funds for political or lobbying activities

Return any unused portions of the grant

Allow Foundation to review and approve publicity before release

Recognize the Foundation in all publicity materials

Complete report promptly following end of grant period

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