SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund

Purpose

SECURA's Community Commitment Committee, with assistance from Community Foundation staff, awards grants to groups providing needed services in the communities the company serves. All decisions are made by a committee with representation from across all departments.

What We Fund

• Local Fox Valley nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations
• Requests from outside the Fox Valley area will be considered if a SECURA associate is actively involved with the nonprofit
• Causes that support basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter), arts/culture, youth education/development, economic/civic development, and the environment will be considered

Range of grantmaking:  Unspecified
Deadline: Ongoing

What We Don't Fund

• Fundraisers that benefit specific individuals or families
• State or national fundraising campaigns or mass appeal (unless funds are for local use)
• Governmental entities (e.g., police/fire departments, parks, public libraries, etc.), schools, or school capital campaigns
• Events or conferences
• Sports clubs or sports team sponsorships
• General operational costs (e.g., administrative salaries, rent, utilities, etc.)
• Organizations with a political or religious affiliation
• Building a “nest egg” for the future
• SECURA will not typically award more than one grant to an organization within a calendar year

Note: Grant dollars cannot be used to compensate any SECURA associate.

To Apply

1. To see if you qualify for a grant, carefully review the Community Foundation’s general grant policies. These policies include important information such as which types of organizations can receive grants, our nondiscrimination policy, faith-based funding policy, etc.  
2. Based on the general grant policies and grant guidelines stated above, if you believe you qualify, you may apply through our Grant Portal. (If you have not used the Grant Portal before, go to our Grant Portal landing page for information on registration, FAQs, and helpful tutorials.) 
3. Once logged into the Grant Portal, click on the “Apply” page and search for the grant you wish to apply for.  

Questions? Contact: 

Kelly Hicks
Donor Services Manager
khicks@cffoxvalley.org
920-702-7655