About the Grants

Each year, Community Needs Grants are awarded to charitable organizations serving Chippewa County. Grant funding supports: arts and culture, community development, education, environment and animal welfare, and health and human services. Last year, the Community Foundation of Chippewa County awarded grants ranging from $500 to $6,500 to a variety of charitable organizations.

Do you qualify?

To be awarded a grant through the Community Foundation of Chippewa County:

• Your project must benefit the people and communities of Chippewa County
• Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a public charity as defined in section 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) (i.e. Churches, schools, government entities, etc.)

Requirements and FAQ

Generally, Grants Will Not Be Funded For:

Routine operating expenses, annual campaigns and/or endowment, re-granting by another organization, direct support of individuals, lobbying or political organizations, and ongoing/repeat grants to the same project.

About the Grants

Because of Northwestern Bank's generosity, school mini-grants (up to $350 each) are available to Chippewa County 3rd through 8th grade educators to fund innovative learning and motivational activities or service learning projects for their students.

About the Grants

Give Chippewa County grants are awarded to local non-profits and charitable organizations serving Chippewa County and typically range between $750 - $2,500. Grant funding supports: Arts and culture, community development, education, environment and animal welfare, and health and human services.

Get to know Give Chippewa County

About the Grants

The RRR Fund was opened in April of 2020 to support immediate, mid-term and long-term response, recovery and rebuilding efforts in times of crisis with the goal of identifying local needs and gaps in funding and then assembling and applying grants funds where they are most critically needed to relieve distress in our area.

Learn more about Response-Recovery-Rebuild