ECCF was thrilled to distribute over $235,000 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:

 

ARTS & CULTURE

Total Granted: $20,769

Arts & 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 Theatre Guild

Eau Claire Children's Theatre

Eau Claire Jazz, Inc.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Ski Sprites Water Ski, Inc.

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EDUCATION

Total Granted: $38,548

Education 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.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire

Family Resource Center

Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes

Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin North and West Central Region

Nick's Dog Treats Foundation

World Relief Wisconsin

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NATURE & RECREATION

Total Granted: $37,546

Nature & Recreation 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.

Bob's House for Dogs

Flying Eagles Ski Club, Inc.

Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve

Friends of Lake Altoona, Inc.

Pheasants Forever

The Prairie Enthusiasts

Wisconsin Badger Camp

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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Total Granted: $96,365

Health and Human Services 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. 

1000 Generations Inc, DBA Safe Families for Children Wisconsin

Bolton Refuge House, Inc.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc.

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic

Chippewa Valley Tool Library

Easterseals Wisconsin

Eau Claire Sober Living

Eau Claire Tenant-Landlord Resource Center

Feed My People Food Bank

L.E. Phillips Career Development Center

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and upper Michigan

Power Up Eau Claire

Prevent Blindness Wisconsin

Red House of Hope

The Salvation Army Chippewa Valley Bread of Life Center

Trinity Equestrian Center

Western Dairyland E.O.C. Incorporated

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OPERATIONS

Total Granted: $43,300

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

Chippewa Valley Symphony, Ltd.

Chippewa Valley Railroad Foundation

Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Inc.

Eau Claire Community Humane Association

HarvestCare

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, DBA Little Lambs Child Care Center an Preschool

The Community Table