Greater Cedarburg Foundation
Background
The Greater Cedarburg Foundation, a geographic affiliate of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, strives to impact and influence the Cedarburg community for today and future generations by supporting nonprofits that preserve the local cultural heritage, enhance artistic endeavors and support educational, social and community-based services in the greater Cedarburg area.
Area served
The Foundation awards grants to organizations located in and serving the people of the greater Cedarburg area.
Who can apply
Grants are awarded to nonprofits serving the greater Cedarburg area or occasionally to select government agencies.
Grantmaking focus
The Greater Cedarburg Foundation supports both programs and capital projects that enhance those attributes that make Cedarburg unique. The foundation considers a broad range of projects, but places priority on projects which:
- Preserve and enrich Cedarburg’s cultural and historic heritage
- Enhance Cedarburg’s artistic and aesthetic experiences
- Provide educational, recreational and community service opportunities for all ages.
Grant amount
Grants will generally be limited to one year. If the project is expected to be ongoing, it is assumed that the agency will develop additional funding sources. In exceptional cases, projects may be supported for more than one year, but generally for not more than two or three years.
The foundation does not provide funds for lobbying or political purposes and generally does not award grants for annual campaigns, operating budgets or debt service.
Evaluation criteria
The Greater Cedarburg Foundation is managed by a volunteer board comprised of men and women who live in the greater Cedarburg area. Board members have a wide range of experience in business and community service. Grant requests are evaluated by a committee of the board. Decisions are based on the relation of the project to the foundation’s mission, the benefit to the community and funds available.
2025-26 Timeline
Grant Cycle Information Session
Oct 8, 2025, 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
October 13, 2025: Letter of inquiry opens
October 31, 2025: Letter of inquiry closes
November 24, 2025: Letter of inquiry decisions made
November 24, 2025: Application opens
January 3, 2026: Application closes
March 2026: Decisions made