Grant applications submitted for funding consideration are only accepted using our on-line application process. Applicants must be 501C(3) as determined by the IRS and will be validated through GuideStar and the Foundation’s GIFT Management System.
Funding recommendations are provided by the Foundation’s Advisory Committee Members and made to the Forest County Potawatomi Executive Council. Factors taken into consideration will not be limited to the Eligible Criteria below. The final approvals are provided to the Foundation by the Executive Council.
Eligible Criteria:
- Must be an organization located within the State of Wisconsin and have a physical office dwelling.
- Must have 3 years of continued operating history as a registered 501C(3)
- Grants must be used to advance a charitable purpose
- Organizations may apply only once per a 12-month period
- Understands the mission of the FCP Foundation
- Ability to accomplish stated proposal
- Board Members profile
- History & reputation of the organization
- Financial stability and the ability to leverage other funds
- Quality of performance
- Harmony with the environment
Program Areas Considered:
- Arts & Culture
- Civic & Community
- Economic Development
- Education (After School Programs Only)
- Elderly
- Environmental
- Health & Human Services
- Native American
- Veterans
- Youth Development
The FCP Foundation Does Not Consider Support Of:
- Foundations, Groups or Organizations that re-grant the funds to other Organizations or Institutions
- Fiscal or Fiduciary Agents on behalf of Organizations that lack a Registered 501C(3) status
- General Operating Expenses
- Capital Projects
- Sponsorships, Fundraising Events or Festivals
- Individual causes or Requests
- Political causes, Candidates or Campaigns
- Churches or Religious Organizations (unless it is a program that benefits the community)
Grant Application Deadlines
*Applications should be submitted at least (4) months prior to the beginning of programs or projects.
- CYCLE I – Application Portal opens August 22nd, closes September 22nd, 11:59pm Central Time
- CYCLE II – Application Portal opens December 22nd, closes January 22nd, 11:59pm Central Time
- CYCLE III – Application Portal opens April 22nd, closes May 22nd, 11:59pm Central Time
*Proposals should be submitted at least 4 months prior to or the beginning of programs and or projects.
We welcome the opportunity to provide guidance before you begin the application process. Please contact our office at 414-837-3413 with any question before the grant application deadline date.