Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants

Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fond du Lac Area Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: August 11, 2025

Summary

The Fond du Lac Area Foundation offers Impact Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the community. Grants up to $100,000 are available for a variety of initiatives, including endowment building, capital projects, capacity development, and entrepreneurial support. Organizations must demonstrate IRS 501(c)(3) status and should note that receiving a grant restricts reapplication for three years. The Foundation focuses on meaningful community enhancement through proactive financial support.

Overview

FDL Impact Grant The Fond du Lac Area Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our geographic area. Grants are made for programs likely to make a clear difference in the quality of life of a substantial number of people. Impact Grants will be for a maximum of $100,000 and for no more than a two-year commitment. Impact Grants will support: Endowment building: Build capacity and sustainability by helping nonprofits leverage additional funds and incorporate endowment fundraising as a regular part of their ongoing development program.Capital projects: Bricks and mortar for important projects that will strengthen community.Capacity building: Helps to strengthen community organizations through training, education, seminars, etc.Community leadership: Proactive opportunity to support community assessments, surveys, special initiatives and leverage other sources of financial support.Community betterment: Provide support to initiatives that improve the quality of life. Start-up/entrepreneurial: Help new ideas, organizations, and community initiatives get established.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must provide a copy of the IRS Federal Tax Exemption determination letter (501(c)3).

Ineligibility

Organizations who receive an Impact Grant cannot apply again for three years.In general, the Foundation does not support:religious organizations for religious purposespolitical partiesscholarly researchannual fundraising drives or sponsorship of eventstravel grantsprojects outside our local geographic area