Grants

We offer grant programs for various purposes, each designed to build Chippewa County communities.

Learn More and Apply for Grants

Healthy Chippewa County Grants

Grants are awarded to programs that address key health needs across the County. Funding prioritizes programing initiatives that meet current community health needs, while also reducing health disparities. It will also support AODA services, home health and hospice, financial assistance to health care and care for women and infants.

Grants ranging between $20,000 to $35,000

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Give Chippewa County

Give Chippewa County is a membership-driven giving circle that awards grants to local nonprofits while building an endowed fund with the Community Foundation of Chippewa County.

Grants ranging between $750 - $2,500

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Community Needs 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.

Grants ranging between $500 to $6,500

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Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants

Northwestern Bank awards mini-grants to Chippewa County 3rd through 8th grade educators to fund innovative learning and motivational activities or service learning projects for their students.

Grants up to $350

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Response-Recovery-Rebuild Grants

This fund is designated to serve in times of community-wide crisis. Granting was opened during the COVID-19 response and then reopened for the Stanley tornado community recovery response.

Grant applications are closed at this time. However, the fund does accept donations to grant during future local crisis.

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Requirements & FAQ (PDF)

GOapply User Guide (PDF)

Grant Opportunities

  • Healthy Chippewa County Grant Opportunity
    Opens May 1, 2026 and closes May 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  • Give Chippewa County Grant Opportunity
    Opens July 1, 2026 and closes July 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  • Community Needs Grant Opportunity
    Opens September 1, 2026 and closes October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  • Northwestern Bank Mini-Grant Opportunity
    Opens September 1, 2026 and closes October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM

How to Apply

The Community Foundation is now using a system called GOapply to accept grant applications, grant contracts, and progress reports. If you have not set up a GOapply account on our online portal, the following guide below will take you through the process of creating an account, starting an application, and submitting an application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 715-723-8125 or email grants@yourlegacyforever.org

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