North Central Wi Area - Merrill Area Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants

Q: When is the deadline for North Central Wi Area - Merrill Area Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants?

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Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools Academic Enrichment Grants Small Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funding is not generally awarded for items the committee feels should be provided for within the school district’s budget, including core curriculum items, staff, or transportation.
Not eligible: The committee also tends not to fund refreshments, rewards, or incentive programs.

Overview

The Beyond Crayons & Computer Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, aim to promote innovative educational projects in Merrill area schools. This initiative encourages community partnerships and creative approaches to enhance learning experiences for students from pre-K to 12th grade. Projects should be cost-effective and address specific educational needs while inspiring both educators and students. The grants exclude funding for standard curriculum items and refreshments.

Beyond Crayons & Computer Grants
Beyond Crayons & Computer Grants, awarded through the Merrill Area Community Foundation are designed to enhance and reward innovative teaching, learning, and special motivational activities in Merrill area schools-- public and private, grades pre-K through 12th grade.
We are looking for innovative and creative projects that:
Demonstrate a sense of community by partnering with or impacting our Merrill community.Enrich the educational experience, motivate and inspire students, educators and/or the community.Fill a specific need and are educational and fun for students.Are cost-effective.

Ineligibility

Funding is not generally awarded for items the committee feels should be provided for within the school district’s budget, including core curriculum items, staff, or transportation.The committee also tends not to fund refreshments, rewards, or incentive programs.

What Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 136
Total given: $13.36M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,150–$4.18M

By dollars: Wisconsin 90%, Indiana 8%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Wausau, WI; Weston, WI; Merrill, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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