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Autumn grant award announcement!

November 18, 2021

Jamie Schloegel, Chief Executive OfficerBy Jamie Schloegel, Chief Executive Officer

Autumn Grants Awarded

Announcing the final grants awarded in 2021!

Our fourth and final competitive grant round of the year closed October 15. We are excited to announce the most recent group of LCF grantees.

A total of $321,523 was awarded from the $605,023 requested. We are so grateful for all of those who have contributed to LCF, as your contributions allow us to continue to support and respond to our community needs.

 

Complete list of autumn grants awarded:

 

Grant ProgramOrganizationAmount AwardedPurpose
Standard Grant (project-based grant for requests over $7,500)Legal Action of Wisconsin$60,000 from Bob & Jean Marck Family, Community Giving, June Kjome Justice & Peace, and Johns Flaherty Collins Michael Stoker Memorial fundsHousing Legal Assistance Program to Prevent Homelessness
Standard GrantSt Clare Health Mission, Inc.$25,600 from Bob & Jean Marck Family, Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable, and June Kjome Justice & Peace fundsClinic and Community Counseling Services
Standard GrantWorkforce Connections, Inc.$25,000 from Bob & Jean Marck Family and Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable fundsTransportation Assistance Program (TAP)
Standard GrantCauseway Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc.$20,000 from Bob & Jean Marck Family and Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable fundsOASIS Respite Program
Standard Grant Cia Siab, Inc.$18,000 from Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable FundCia Siab, Inc. Safety and Security Improvements
Standard GrantOnalaska School District$15,400 from Herold E. Lemke FundSupport for student mental health
Standard GrantAIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin DBA Vivent Health$15,000 from Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable FundHIV and HCV Prevention in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Nonprofit Launch GrantNext Steps for Change, Inc.$25,000 from Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable FundUnrestricted
Unrestricted GrantOutdoor Recreation Alliance$50,000 from Community Giving FundUnrestricted
Unrestricted GrantHorseSense, Inc.$15,000 from Elliot Family and Community Giving fundsUnrestricted
Mini Grant (project-based request $7,500 or less) WisCorps, Inc.$7,500 from Community Giving FundCapacity Building to Fortify a Solid Foundation for Sustainable Impact and Growth
Mini GrantUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse$7,412 from Community Giving FundWe Live in La Crosse: Stories of Belonging
Mini GrantHead Start Child & Family Development Center Inc$7,111 from La Crosse Area Emergency Response FundClassroom update D3
Mini GrantCoulee Council on Addictions$7,000 from Bob & Jean Marck Family and Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable fundsThe La Crosse Lighthouse, Inc. "From Dream to Reality"
Mini GrantLa Crosse Public Education Foundation$5,000 from Mary Grace Sieber, Alice Gordon & Viola Forshler, and Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable fundsAdaptive Seating Beyond the Wheelchair
Mini GrantOnalaska Enhancement Foundation$5,000 from Herold E. Lemke FundOnalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Mini GrantSeven Rivers Robotics Coalition$3,400 from Louis I. Rehfus FundFIRST Robotics Competition for 2021-2022
Mini GrantFIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)$3,000 from Elliot Family and Community Giving fundsFIRST Wisconsin Robotics moving FIRST Forward 2022
Mini GrantIslands of Brilliance, Inc.$2,000 from Community Giving FundMobile Sandbox - Traveling Creativity Workshops for Autistic Youth and Families
Mini GrantWest Salem School District$2,000 from Mary Grace Sieber FundTo provide crucial equipment to players on a new Adapted Sports League team.
Mini GrantConsumer Credit Counseling of La Crosse$1,800 from Bob & Jean Marck Family and Community Giving fundsReach, Teach, and Empower - La Crosse
Mini GrantLion's Club Charities of La Crosse$1,300 from Coulee Region White Cane ClubVision Screenings
TOTAL AWARDED$321,523

 

If your organization is interested in applying for a grant, checkout how to apply here!