FOX CARES FOUNDATION

Purpose

Supports nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing the resources people need to overcome the challenges they’re facing throughout the communities Fox Communities Credit Union serves, including Appleton, Black Creek, Clintonville, DePere, Green Bay, Kimberly, Luxemburg, Manitowoc, Neenah, New London, Oshkosh, Pulaski, and Two Rivers.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Our new grant portal is now open! 
See more details here and carefully read the instructions in the “To Apply” section near the bottom of this page. 

What We Fund

RANGE OF GRANTMAKING: 
Awards typically up to $5,000

GRANT PRIORITIES

The Fox Cares Foundation strengthens communities in its service area by making grants in three priority areas:

1. Homelessness
   1. Emergency shelter programs.
   2. Temporary or transitional housing programs where counseling, case worker assistance, and education are employed to help people move from shelter to independent, self-supported housing.
   3. Other projects and programs assisting those experiencing homelessness.

2. Hunger and food insecurity
   1. Projects and programs that improve food access for those experiencing joblessness, inadequate income, addiction, mental illness, or other challenges in their lives.
   2. Mobile pantries.
   3. Food storage.

3. Arts
   1. Projects and programs that actively engage children, under-represented populations, and large portions of the community in the arts.
   2. Arts projects and programs that engage children and/or young adults in the arts with a goal to improve their math, reading, cognitive, verbal, or critical thinking skills.
   3. Art projects designed to build community.

What We Don't Fund

1. Because we support Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin which provides food to local pantries, we will not fund pantries that receive Feeding America support
2. Programs, projects or events that benefit specific individuals
3. Religious organizations, unless it is a secular community outreach program benefiting the entire community (e.g. a homeless shelter or food bank)
4. Governmental entities, including school districts
5. Fraternal organizations
6. Sponsorships and fundraisers
7. Capital campaigns and projects

To Apply

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Our new grant portal is now open!
See more details here.

Go to our new Grant Portal landing page where you will find information on registration, new features, FAQs, and helpful tutorials. 

Contact:
Carissa Kranz
Donor Services Manager
[email protected]
920.702.7637