2026 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County is pleased to announce the opening of its’ Fall 2026 Grant Opportunities, offering funding through Community Needs Grants and the Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants. The online application for both opportunities will open September 1 and close on October 8 at 4:00 PM.

To apply, log in to the GOapply grant portal or create an account. Applications will be available beginning September 1. Eligibility information and application guidelines are available in the FAQ. To learn more, visit the Community Needs or Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grant webpage at www.yourlegacyforever.org.

AVAILABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Community Needs Grant - 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. Community Needs Grants generally range from $500- $7,000 per charitable organization.

Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grant - Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants are available to 3rd through 8th grade educators in Chippewa County. Mini-Grants must be used for innovative classroom learning & motivational activities or service-learning projects.

“HOW-TO” WEBINARS
To support applicants, the Community Foundation will host live webinars on how to access and prepare the GOapply portal for a successful grant submission. To register, email: grants@yourlegacyforever.org with your name, phone number, organization, and Job title.