By Kellen Olshefski
Staff Writer
The Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., is accepting grant applications from nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the Elkhorn community, from schools in the Elkhorn School District to support classroom programs or projects, and from local government entities providing charitable programs to Elkhorn.
The Elkhorn Fund looks for projects or programs that propose practical solutions to current needs in the areas of the arts, education, historic preservation, and health and human service. Grants typically range from $500 to $2,000.
Grant application forms are available at www.cfsw.org under Quick Links. All applications must be received at the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin’s office no later than 4 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2013.
Requests from individuals are not eligible.
Elkhorn Fund Advisory Board Members will review applications Oct. 21.
Elkhorn Fund Advisory Board Members include Chris Clapper, Tobie Watts Green, John Henderson, Karen Ramsett, Tim May, Tom Myrin, Jeff Rosendahl, Dave Scurek. For more information or questions contact CFSW liaison Jane Maldonis at (800) 995-2379 or jane@cfsw.org.
