Lancaster Community and Excellence In Education Fund Grant

Lancaster Community and Excellence In Education Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Lancaster Community and Excellence In Education Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, is a charitable endowment dedicated to supporting the Lancaster community. It funds projects that enhance education, the arts, and historic preservation, among other areas. Non-profit organizations, local schools, and government agencies can apply for grants to foster community improvement. However, individual grants are not permitted. This fund plays a vital role in enriching the local community's resources and opportunities.

Overview

Get To Know Us The Lancaster Community Fund is a permanent unrestricted charitable endowment dedicated to serving the Lancaster community. The Fund provides means for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support their charitable interests. Annually, a portion of the Fund’s earnings are given back to the community in the form of grants that support the elderly, historic preservation, the arts, the environment, and education. A nine-member volunteer advisory board is responsible for fundraising and the grant distribution process. Family of Funds Following is a listing of funds, many of which have been established by individuals or organizations to support their charitable goals for the community: Lancaster Community Fund EndowmentMerlet Family EndowmentMorse Family EndowmentSchacht Family EndowmentCharles “Sonny” Tiedemann Charitable EndowmentWinskill School Scholastic EndowmentRoggensack Family EndowmentRandy Dudler Kid’s Courtyard EndowmentGillilan Family Community FundJosephine Morris & Mary Marm Wilson Memorial EndowmentDouglas and LuAnne Pink Family Charitable FundMaking a Difference for Lancaster YouthJosephine Pebworth Legacy Endowment FundThe Klaas Family Fund

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Lancaster Fund accepts grant applications from non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects that better the community.

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation cannot award grants to individuals.