Winona Community Foundation: Grants, Winona, Minnesota

Jack Richter

“We’re blessed in our community to have had forwardlooking leaders who created a foundation many years ago. Their vision, and many generous donors, have made, and will comtinue to make a positive impacton the community for years to come. I am pleased to be able to carry on their work and vision as a member of the board of directors.”

Jack Richter

Youth in Philanthropy

As part of the Winona Community Foundation’s ongoing effort to educate about the benefits of philanthropy, a special grant program has been created titled ‘Youth in Philanthropy’ - teaching the art of giving to our youth . This program awards grants to Winona area non-profit programs and projects after review by local youth.

Coordinated with area schools, certain classrooms have the opportunity to work through this decision making process and are given grant funds to distribute while working with their teachers and Foundation staff to understand the process of giving charitably.

For agencies applying for these funds, they must have 501(c)3 status or a fiscal agent.

2008 - Elementary Level Review Guidelines

2008 Competitive Grants Program - Community General Fund

WCF accepts community grant inquiries for projects and programs that enhance life in the Winona region in the areas of civic & education issues, health & social services, environment, arts & culture, and general community non-profit accountability and organizational effectiveness.

This program is complete for 2008 - new information will be available for the 2009 cycles in coming months. Please contact Deb Leaf, Grants Program Coordinator at 507-454-6511, grantwcf@hbci.com, or 51 East 4th Street, Winona, MN 55987.

For more information: adminwcf@hbci.com or 507.454.6511 or fax: 507.454.0441