Watertown Area Community Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Only programs and projects in the Watertown area are eligible for funding.
- In general grants are made for start-up costs for a new program, the acquisition of equipment for an existing program, one-time projects, and for capital improvements.
- The completed application must include the Grant Application Summary and a brief narrative describing the program or project and showing the budget for the proposal.
- Evidence of approval of the governing Board of the requesting organization is recommended.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individuals
Overview
The Watertown Area Community Foundation has been a vital partner in community development since 1979. By connecting donors with local causes, the Foundation supports programs that address pressing needs in the Watertown area. Grants are available for start-up costs, equipment acquisition, and capital improvements, exclusively for local projects. The Foundation emphasizes collaboration with nonprofits and community leaders, ensuring that funding aligns with the community's future needs and aspirations.
Eligibility
Only programs and projects in the Watertown area are eligible for funding.In general grants are made for start-up costs for a new program, the acquisition of equipment for an existing program, one-time projects, and for capital improvements.With the exception of scholarships, the Foundation does not make grants to individuals.The completed application must include the Grant Application Summary and a brief narrative describing the program or project and showing the budget for the proposal. Evidence of approval of the governing Board of the requesting organization is recommended. Letters of support or other relevant materials may also be included.
What Watertown Area Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $293K
- Median grant
- $147K
- Range
- $50K–$243K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Watertown, WI.
Example grants
Watertown Historical Society · Watertown, WI
1st kindergarten project
$243K
YMCA · Watertown, WI
Year 2 of 5 donation commitments
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
- Capital
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