For the City Times

STEVENS POINT – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin will open their online Community Grants application process effective July 1, 2019 to August 15, 2019. The online application can be found at www.cfcwi.org.

The Community Foundation supports programs and projects that align with their mission to improve the counties of Portage and Waushara by helping people, enhancing education, enriching arts and culture, contributing to wellness and improving the environment. Awards are granted based on needs in the community, the number of people served, and demonstrated collaboration within the community.

Last year the Foundation granted over $255,000 in local projects and programs in Portage and Waushara Counties through Community Grants process and nearly $1.6 million was granted by the Foundation as a whole.

Grant applications are available online July 1 through August 15, 2019. Awards are announced in mid-October. Apply now at the Community Foundation website: www.cfcwi.org. Contact the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin at 715-342-4454 for questions about the online software system or how to apply.

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships, grants and opportunities to make Central Wisconsin a better place to grow, to work, to play and to retire. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropy goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Jessica Hoerter at 715-342-4454 or email j[email protected].