As your organization looks for potential donors, please consider using this table of available grants to organizations in Fond du Lac County. If your organization offers grants or has applied for local or state grants not listed here, please let us know. We will add them to the list.

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Fond du Lac County Area Grant Descriptions
Organization & Grant Title	Amount	Overview	Deadline
Brewers Community Foundation	$1000-$10,000	Brewers Community Foundation, Inc. extends financial support to nonprofits that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation, and basic needs, with a particular focus on low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families.	November 1, all received after will be considered for the upcoming calendar year
Forward Community Investments	Dependent
Fond du Lac Area Foundation: Bi-Annual Grant Cycle	$500-$5000	The foundation’s unrestricted Community Fund funds the bi-annual grant cycles. The foundation will only consider grants to organizations serving Fond du Lac County. Grants are made for programs likely to make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of people.	January 31; July 31
Fond du Lac Area Foundation: Impact Grants	x < $100,000	The Fond du Lac Area Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our geographic area. Grants are made for programs likely to make a clear difference in the quality of life of a substantial number of people	July 31
Wisconsin Humanities Opportunity Grant	x < $4000	We support initiatives that foster understanding and civic engagement. Nonprofits in underserved and rural communities are especially encouraged to apply. Tell us more about you!	March 1, July 1, November 1
Wisconsin Humanities Major Grants	x < $10,000	Major grants support projects that offer new perspectives, inspire fresh insights, and add meaning to the ways we understand and better our lives, our democracy, and our world. These community-initiated projects promote civic health, address critical issues with empathy, and spark connection.	April 15, August 15, December 15
Alliant Energy Giving for Good	Dependent	Primary area focuses include, Hunger and Housing, Workforce Readiness, Environmental Stewardship, Community Safety, and Engagement	Year Round
Compeer Financial Services Community Building Grant	$2500 – $10,000	Primarily for building projects where community members gather or provide education and opportunities to showcase agriculture. All projects must be located in the compeer 144 county territory (Fond du Lac County and much of Southeast Wisconsin is), located in a “rural community” or serve agriculture or farmers, fill a community need, funds must be for new construction or major renovations. Eligible organizations include public entities, community-based non-profits, collaborative organizations, school-affiliated groups, and units of government.	Year Round
Compeer Financial Service County Fair Facility Grant	x < $4000	All projects must be located in the compeer 144 county territory (Fond du Lac County and much of Southeast Wisconsin are located in the territory.) Funds must be used for the repair or maintenance of existing livestock, livestock judging, or 4-H buildings.	March 31
Compeer Financial Service Emergency Response Equipment Grant	x < $4000	Rural volunteer fire departments, rescue or ambulance services in the Compeer 144 county territory are eligible. Funds must be used for emergency response equipment.	August 31
Compeer Financial Service Emergency Response Regional Collaboration Grant	x < $10,000	Rural volunteer fire departments, rescue or ambulance services in the Compeer 144 county territory are eligible. The grant is for specialized emergency response equipment for departments working together to serve local communities. Grants are offered for two or more collaborating departments serving adjacent jurisdictions.	August 31
Compeer Financial Service General Use Grant	x < $10,000	The General Use Grant Program aims to fund programs and organizations whose work aligns with our mission of “Enriching agriculture and rural America” in Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory. To be considered for funding, requests for support must align with our mission and one of the following focus areas: Education, Environment, Technology, and Quality of Life.	May 31, December 4
Packers Foundation	Unknown	The Packers Foundation is a component of the “Packers Give Back Community Initiative. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply once per three-year cycle. The program focus areas for 2025 are animal welfare, civic and community, environmental, health, and wellness.	July 1
Bucks Foundation	Dependent	The Bucks Foundation primarily funds events for registered 501c3 nonprofits. Youth-focused organizations will be given priority.	Year Round