WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant

WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CommunityGiving
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: September 14, 2025

Summary

The WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant supports community advancements through citizen participation and professional management. As a fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation, it focuses on arts, healthy lifestyles, environmental sustainability, and collaborative initiatives. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities, while it avoids funding individuals, political campaigns, and completed projects. The grant emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equity in funded projects.

Overview

Here's Who We Are Mission: Engaging People. Connecting Resources. Building Community. We Believe In: Capturing and preserving the legacy of our donors … Forever Our duty to provide unparalleled, personalized service to our donors Inspiring philanthropy across generations Utilizing financial resources as a tool to bring about lasting, positive change Our responsibility to serve as a trusted local leader and community catalyst, building connections between people who share a common geography We Value: Community-We bring people together to leave our world better than we found it. Everyone is welcome at the Community Foundation table. Integrity - We recognize that our assets are our people, capital and reputation. If any of these is ever diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore. Commitment - We possess an authentic and genuine dedication to the communities and people we serve. Innovation -We are committed to being flexible and improving what we do and how we do it, each and every day. Optimism -We have a “can-do” attitude that inspires creative solutions. WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant The New London-Spicer Area Fund (NLSAF) is a citizen-driven and professionally managed ongoing resource that enables individuals to support advancements in the community. The New London-Spicer Area Fund operates as a community fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF). Focus Areas Arts – performing, crafts and fine arts Healthy communities and lifestyles Environment Large-scale and sustainable initiatives Special collaboration initiatives involving two or more organizations working together in new ways

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations: 501(c) 3 nonprofit Organizations, schools or government entities.What We Fund:Capital (equipment and buildings), Programs/Project Expansion.Geographic Area: 12 northern townships of Kandiyohi County: Arctander, Burbank, Colfax, Dovre, Green Lake, Harrison, Irving, Lake Andrew, Mamre, New London, Norway Lake and Roseville.

Ineligibility

What We Don't Fund:Individuals Religious organizations for religious purposes (Funding for Faith-Based Organizations Policy) Political organizations or political campaigns. Annual fundraising drives Endowments Debt retirement or deficit financing Projects that have already been completed Scholarships or medical research Grants for travel or Conferences Multi-year requests for Capital projects