Community Foundation announces grant opportunities and free grant writing workshop

The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Women’s Giving Circle Grant Cycle, while the Foundation’s next Community Impact Grant Cycle will officially open on June 1. Local nonprofits, government organizations, schools, and community groups serving Dunn County are encouraged to explore these funding opportunities designed to strengthen and enrich the community.

The Women’s Giving Circle supports projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in Dunn County through collective philanthropy and community-driven giving. Grants are awarded to programs and initiatives that create meaningful local impact. Applications are due by June 1 at 5 pm. Apply at cfdunncounty.org/wgc. 

In addition, CFDC’s August Community Impact Grant Cycle will open on June 1 and supports projects in areas including arts and culture, health, education, recreation, the environment, basic human needs, and other civic initiatives that benefit Dunn County residents.

To help organizations prepare strong applications, CFDC will host a free Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101 on Tuesday, June 2, from 3-4 PM at the Menomonie Market Food Co-op. This workshop is designed for nonprofits and agencies that are new to grant writing or looking to refresh their skills before upcoming deadlines.

Topics include the 7 Steps to Writing a Successful Grant, evaluation criteria, Community Foundation funding opportunities, and other Dunn County funding resources. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Register at cfdunncounty.org/pop-up-grantwriting101/. 

Complete grant details, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application materials can be found at cfdunncounty.org/grants.

Organizations with questions about funding opportunities, workshop participation, or proposal ideas are encouraged to contact Ray Pagenkopf at rpagenkopf@cfdunncounty.org or call the CFDC at 715-232-8019. 

The mission of the Community Foundation of Dunn County is to promote charitable giving that creates a permanent source of capital to benefit and enrich the quality of life for everyone in the Dunn County area.

Media release.