Rhinelander Community Foundation Grants

Rhinelander Community Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rhinelander Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Rhinelander Community Foundation Grants aim to strengthen community organizations in the Rhinelander area by providing financial support for innovative projects. Grants are available for charitable organizations, educational institutions, and local units that benefit the public. The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, fostering collaboration and partnership. With grants up to $5,000, the Foundation is committed to sustaining the vibrancy of the Rhinelander community through philanthropy.

Overview

About Us We are a community of Pioneers. Forward thinking individuals settled into Rhinelander’s rugged landscape in the 1800s and envisioned a community powered by waters of the Wisconsin River. Our predecessors left a rich tradition of innovation and established Rhinelander as the commercial hub of the region. Today, Rhinelander faces challenges that, if left unattended, will further diminish the vibrancy of our community. Rhinelander Community Foundation–a groundbreaking organization–stands together to face these challenges head-on. Mission The mission of the Rhinelander Community Foundation is to facilitate charitable giving and, together with our donors, enhance the quality of living in the Rhinelander community now and for future generations. Vision The Rhinelander Community Foundation envisions the Rhinelander area realizing its full potential through philanthropy. Rhinelander Community Foundation Grants Our goal is to make community organizations stronger. Charitable organizations provide essential outreach and services to meet needs and enrich lives. Opportunities for partnerships, grants, resources, and collaboration may be available to charitable organizations that are aligned with the mission of the Rhinelander Community Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Rhinelander Community Foundation offers a variety of grants, from arts and culture to recreation and service organizations.The Foundation welcomes grant requests from organized groups throughout the Rhinelander area, including:Charitable organizations classified as 501(c)(3) under the Internal Revenue CodeLocal units of state or national charitable organizationsSchools, governmental units and religious institutions providing programs benefitting the public at largeThe RCF is dedicated to supporting innovative ideas for: Projects involving other local nonprofits that strengthen and enhance the Rhinelander community. Projects that enhance the quality of life for Rhinelander area citizens and visitors; and that protect those characteristics of our community that are so loved.We will be granting up to $5,000 with the option of contacting us with the needs greater for discussion.

Ineligibility

In general, the Foundation does not fund: Costs not directly associated with or necessary for the implementation of the project. Costs associated with regular ongoing operating expenses or debt retirement.Costs associated with needs more properly funded through the operating budget of the applicant organization or by other sources.Grants to individuals or loans of any type.Projects associated with political candidates or groups.Projects for sectarian or religious purposes.Projects submitted by current RCF Board members.Projects from organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.Projects more appropriately funded by State, County or Local taxes.