SOUTH WAYNE — The South Wayne Community Fund and the Black Hawk Excellence in Education Funds, components of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., are accepting applications for their annual grant cycle. 

The grant deadline is Feb.15, 2023.

The funds offer competitive grants for charitable projects or programs that provide a direct benefit to the people of South Wayne as defined by the district boundaries. This would include the needs in the arts, youth, education, historic preservation and human services. The Fund considers applications from charitable organizations. Individuals are not eligible for community fund grants.

The application forms are available online at www.cfsw.org. Applications must be submitted using the online application form, no later than 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2023. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Mailed, emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.  

Successful applicants will be notified of their awards by mail. Grants will be presented at a reception. The time and place of the reception will be announced at a future date. Grantees are required to use their grant within 10 months of the award.

For more information or questions, contact Linda Gebhardt, Director of Donor Services, 608-758-0883 linda@cfsw.org or Jackie Ommodt, Director of Grants and Scholarships jackie@cfsw.org.