The Monroe Fund Grant Program

The Monroe Fund Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Monroe Fund Grant Program, established in 1996, acts as a permanent endowment fund managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. It provides annual grants to non-profit organizations, local schools, and government agencies, enhancing community quality of life. Supporters of Monroe can align their philanthropic efforts with community needs through this fund. Notably, grants are awarded once per year, and individuals are not eligible to apply.

Overview

Get To Know Us The Monroe Fund is a permanent endowment fund established by current and former residents in 1996. The Fund provides a means for Monroe supporters to match their philanthropy to the needs of the community. Each year the Fund gives a percentage of its earnings back to the community in the form of grants that enhance the area’s quality of life. The Monroe Fund is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. Family of Funds The following charitable funds have been established by individuals and organizations to support their charitable goals for the community: Dr. Fred W. & Alice J. Kundert Charitable FundJane Lysaght Memorial FundMonroe Farmers Market Coupon ProgramClifford & Dorothy Reasa Charitable FundClifford & Dorothy Reasa Fund for Historic Preservation

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable projects or programs serving the good of the community.

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation cannot award grants to individuals.