Madison Community Foundation Grants

One-time, smaller organizational grants in Aging, Children & Youth, Essential Services, Food, Unhoused, Health & Wellness, Berbee Derby Technology Education, Theater in Overture, and Miscellaneous. Aging prioritizes seniors in Dane County with low incomes or limited support; Children & Youth prioritizes underserved young people in Dane County. Essential Services and Unhoused support Dane County residents; Food supports low-income citizens in Madison and Eastern Dane County. Theater in Overture’s 2026 round is closed. Eligible applicants: Proposals are accepted through MCF’s GoApply Grant Portal.; For Theater in Overture funding, organizations with a Great Performance Endowment Fund are ineligible.; Projects outside the listed categories should consult CI Staff about potential alignment.; Grant recommendations require approval by MCF’s Board of Governors.; Grant payments require a signed and returned grant agreement.; Grantees must submit an evaluation report at the end of the grant cycle; multi-year recipients must submit interim and final evaluation reports.; Failure to submit a required interim or final report prevents the next payment and eligibility to apply.; Field of Interest grantees must email their grant evaluation form to grants@madisongives.org.. Published application deadlines: Field of Interest due dates are as follows: March 15th July 1st September 1st November 15th.

Enhance the quality of life in Monona, promote citizen involvement, enrich public gathering spaces, and support community values and a civic agenda. Eligible applicants: Grant recipients must serve the Monona community.; Applications must include proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.; Submit the completed application to mononafund@gmail.com, or inquire at that address for a USPS mailing address.; Grant recommendations require approval by MCF’s Board of Governors.; Grant payments require a signed and returned grant agreement.; Grantees must submit an evaluation report at the end of the grant cycle; multi-year recipients must submit interim and final evaluation reports.; Failure to submit a required interim or final report prevents the next payment and eligibility to apply.. Geography served: Monona community.