ECCF was thrilled to distribute over $230,000 to an array of outstanding nonprofits that serve the Eau Claire area through our annual Community Grant Cycle. Grantees by giving category are listed below:

 

CREATE CULTURE

Total Granted: $37,305

Create Culture grants support programs and organizations that enhance the quality of life in our community through music, visual and performing arts, literature, and museums. 

Chippewa Valley Museum

Chippewa Valley Symphony

Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association

Eau Claire Children's Theatre

Eau Claire Municipal Band

Eau Claire Public Access

Eau Claire Upper Westside Neighborhood Association

Immanuel Lutheran Church

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FORM FUTURES

Total Granted: $29,920

Form Futures grants support programs that provide instruction for children and adults offered by established institutions or nonprofit organizations, as well as programs that offer learning or community development opportunities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley

Children's Museum of Eau Claire

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild

Evolving Wellness

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin North and West Central Region

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Old Abe Football Club

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin

Trinity Equestrian Center

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council 

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GIVE GREEN

Total Granted: $28,242

Give Green grants support programs that improve the quality of our natural resources, meet the needs of animals, or provide opportunities for children and adults to engage in sports, fitness, and recreational activities.

Chippewa Off Road Bicycle Association

Eau Claire Community Humane Association

Flying Eagles Ski Club

Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve

Wisconsin Badger Camp

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley

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OFFER OPPORTUNITIES

Total Granted: $80,854

Offer Opportunities grants support programs that fill important needs for people of all ages and abilities, such as basic health services, food, shelter, safety, accessibility, and clothing. 

Bolton Refuge House

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic

Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin

Easterseals Wisconsin

Feed My People Food Bank

Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation

Home for Good of Eau Claire

Hope Gospel Mission

Innovative Services

Parkinson's Wellness Initiative Company

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Vivent Health

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OPERATIONS

Total Granted: $60,630

Operations grants help nonprofits meet operating expenses during times of transition, unexpected revenue loss, or unusually high expenses.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse

Children's Service Society of Wisconsin

Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra

Eau Claire Jazz

Eau Claire Sober Living

Eau Claire Tenant-Landlord Resource Center

Family Resource Center

Literacy Chippewa Valley

Pablo Center at the Confluence

Stand in the Light Memory Choir 

The Community Table

The Salvation Army

World Relief Wisconsin