How much funding does Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants provide?

Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants provides Up to US $100,000 in funding.

Who is eligible for Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants offered?

Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected July 31, 2027.

Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants

Fond Du Lac Area Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants Community Development Grants Grants for Startups

Funding Amount

Up to US $100,000

Deadline

July 31, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: July 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: July

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.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations who receive an Impact Grant cannot apply again for three years.
Not eligible: 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

Overview

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.

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

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

What Fond Du Lac Area Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 53
Total given: $2.27M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,400–$500K

By dollars: Wisconsin 93%, Massachusetts 7%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Fond Du Lac, WI; Beaver Dam, WI; Milwaukee, WI.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.