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The Vos Trust, administered by the Pella Community Foundation, provides grants of $5,000 or more to nonprofit organizations that prioritize faith-based organizations and those serving the disadvantaged while enhancing quality of life in the Pella community. Applications are accepted annually with an October 1st deadline, and grants are awarded once per year in November.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota awards grants of $250–$3,000 for preschool faith formation and youth/young adult ministry programs in parishes within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Priority is given to parishes with limited budgets, especially in rural areas, and programs serving underprivileged communities and people of color.

Application window opens June 1, 2026; applications due Friday, June 26, 2026; awards announced mid-August 2026

The SPARK Grant supports innovative community ideas in Hudson, Wisconsin. Finalists pitch their ideas live at the SPARK Tank Challenge for up to $20,000 in funding. Applications open June 15 with a Pitch Preview, and full grant applications are due September 15.

The La Crosse Area Community Foundation offers multiple competitive grant programs including micro grants ($250–$3,000), mini grants ($1,000–$15,000), standard grants (minimum $15,000), and capacity building grants ($50,000–$90,000 over two years) for charitable organizations serving La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Applications follow quarterly cycles with specific open and close dates throughout 2026.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota offers grants up to $1,000 for lay ecclesial ministers and $750 for Catholic school teachers to support professional development, religious formation, and spiritual growth programs. Applicants propose the professional development opportunity that best fits their needs, and grants are processed three times per year on a seasonal schedule.

The Geraldine Hicks Grant supports churches and organizations with Christian missions, with a key focus on youth and youth programming. Grants up to $5,000 are available to eligible applicants who can demonstrate alignment with Christian charitable initiatives.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers various grant cycles for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County, Ohio. Grants include Community Grant Cycles (Arts & Culture, Education & Youth, Health & Human Services), Affiliate Fund Cycles, and a Monthly Rolling Mini-Grant Cycle. Applications are submitted through an online grant portal with specific deadlines for each cycle.

The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) Community Grants support ongoing and changing community needs in Waukesha County across six broad program areas. Grants are awarded after extensive review by the Foundation's Grants Review Committee, with $175,250 awarded in 2025.