For more information on the Willmar General Grant Round, contact Susan Lorenz, Program Officer at (877) 253-4380.
Willmar General Grants
The Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF) seeks to leverage program dollars from other funders by providing local nonprofits with grants for capital, program, and project expenses.
Area Served
The primary geographic focus of the Wilmar Area Community Foundation is Kandiyohi County. Grant applicants must serve the residents within Kandiyohi County.
Focus Areas
Youth- Grants will be made to support organizations that are specially targeted to children and youth.
Elderly- Grants will be made to support organizations that improve the quality of life for area seniors and encourage their continued participation in community activities.
Diversity- Grants will be made that encourage efforts that identify and build on the strengths and assets of a diverse community.
The WACF hopes to strengthen area organizations in their ability to provide services for their target audience. As such, applications must make the case that the grant will help the organization serve its constituents more cost effectively and have a positive impact on Kandiyohi County and its residents.
What We Don't Fund
Individuals
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Scholarships
Annual fundraising drives
Endowments
Community services which are primarily supported by tax dollars
Grants for travel
Grants for conferences
Application Deadlines
The deadline for grant applications are February 15th and August 15th of each year. Applications must be submitted online by midnight on the grant deadline date. No hard copies will be accepted.
Grantmaking Process
Applicant submits application online.
A site visit may be made to selected applicants.
The Grant Advisory Committee will recommend applications for funding to the WACF Board of Directors.
WACF Board of Directors will make final funding decisions.
Applicants are notified of final decision within 60 days of application deadline.
