Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Merrill Area Community Foundation Grant

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

184291

Funding Source

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Geographic Focus

USA: Wisconsin: Merrill area

Important Dates

Deadline: 07/01/25 5:00 PM

Grant Description

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit residents of local communities. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of social services, the arts, health, economic development, education, and the preservation of historical and cultural resources. Eligible organizations will serve the residents of the Merrill area.

The vision of The Merrill Area Community Foundation is to be “the recognized leader in supporting innovative programs and projects that improve the well-being and prosperity of Merrill.” With that in mind, when reviewing grants, the Board will be looking for proposals that:

Promote collaboration and reduce the duplication of services
Strengthen the community’s ability to respond more effectively to evolving needs
Help people to help themselves
Build upon the cultural and economic strengths of the community
Explore new opportunities in helping the community adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Consideration is given primarily to those organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Merrill Community Foundation does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, age, familial status, handicap, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful source of income, national origin, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law. To be eligible for funding, grant applicants are expected to adhere to these same standards.

Ineligible

The Merrill Area Community Foundation does not generally award grants from the fund for:
• Annual campaigns
• Debt retirement
• Direct support of individuals
• Operating losses
• Endowments
• Lobbying
• Operating expenses
• Sectarian causes

Pre-Application Information

Electronic applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the first business day in the months of January, April, July, and October to be considered in that grant cycle.

To begin the process of applying for a grant, please discuss your idea with Kelly Price.

Contact Information

Apply online:
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfoncw

Additional Information or Questions
For additional information or to direct your proposal ideas or questions, you can contact Linda Semling Peterson at lindasempt@aol.com or contact info@merrillfoundationwi.org.

Kelly Price
kelly@cfoncw.org

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
200 Washington Street Suite 120
Wausau, WI 54403
P: 715.845.9555
E: info@cfoncw.org

RFP & Supporting Documents

Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.

https://cfoncw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Merrill-Grant-guidelines_2025.pdf

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Merrill Area Community Foundation Grant

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