Amery Area Community Foundation Grant Program 2026

The Amery Area Community Foundation (AACF) is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2025 grant cycle, which is part of the organization’s fiscal year 2026 funding efforts. AACF serves as a philanthropic hub for the Amery, Wisconsin community, providing resources that strengthen local organizations and improve the quality of life for area residents. As a local affiliate under the St. Croix Valley Foundation, AACF administers competitive grant opportunities on an annual basis to support impactful programming across various sectors of community need. The AACF grant program is designed to support general operating expenses or specific projects and programs of qualifying organizations. Funding is intended to promote a wide range of community-focused initiatives including, but not limited to, community development, education, health care, public safety, self-sufficiency, basic human needs, culture, environmental stewardship, leadership, youth engagement, and volunteerism. These broad categories reflect AACF's commitment to holistic community improvement and grassroots capacity building. Applicants may request up to $5,000 in funding, and only one application per organization may be submitted within any 12-month period. This restriction ensures equitable access to funding and encourages intentional, high-impact proposals. Grant awards can be used flexibly, depending on whether the applicant is requesting operational support or project-specific funding. However, all applications must clearly outline how the proposed use of funds aligns with AACF’s community-oriented objectives. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3), government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions that are recognized as tax-exempt. Fiscal sponsorships are allowed for organizations that do not hold their own tax-exempt status but partner with a qualifying fiscal agent. To be considered, applicants must either be located in the city of Amery or demonstrate that their services directly benefit Amery residents. The application window for the Fall 2025 cycle opens on June 16, 2025, and will remain open until September 15, 2025. The foundation does not operate on a rolling deadline, and submissions must be completed by the close date to be reviewed. There is no indication that this grant cycle will recur on a predictable schedule, although the annual nature of community foundation grant cycles suggests recurrence is likely. Application materials should be submitted directly through the AACF's designated process. While no specific application questions or tips are provided in the current documentation, organizations are encouraged to prepare thorough narratives and budgets that demonstrate both need and community benefit. Contact information for grant staff, as well as the method of submission, has not been included in the source text and would need to be confirmed directly through the Amery Area Community Foundation’s website or