Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund Grant

The Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, provides essential financial support ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations. This funding aims to assist Douglas County residents during disasters by addressing critical needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, and education. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) certified and serve the local community, ensuring targeted aid during challenging times.

The purpose of the Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund is to fund nonprofit organizations to support general public relief and welfare and provide financial assistance to Douglas County residents in the event of a disaster.
The following are representative but not exclusive examples of organizations that could receive a grant from this fund:

• Funds, services or goods that are provided by nonprofit organizations to individuals and families with low incomes, includingFood;
• Shelter and housing;
• Access to health care, mental health care, chemical health treatment, and wellness supports;
• Childcare;
• Senior services;
• Financial coaching;
• Job training and employment coaching;
• Adult Basic EducationAddressing systemic issues resulting from disaster events (e.g. mental health needs, housing needs, etc.).
• Funding
• Grants generally range from $5,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must:Be classified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or classified as an organization under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor classified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or an organization under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
Provide service to residents within Douglas County, Wisconsin.