Our mission is to provide support to help Greater Madison, WI kids and youth organizations (age 17 and under) achieve and live a better quality of life. We aim to help children be more confident, healthier, inspired, and to learn.
The grant program has a clear focus on supporting children and youth organizations within the Greater Madison area, particularly those catering to individuals 17 years and under. It operates with the intention to foster a better quality of life through various means such as boosting confidence, promoting health, inspiring learning, and more. Specifically, the program offers financial support for activities like sponsoring children to attend camps (including science, art, music, and special needs camps), purchasing necessary materials for educational and recreational projects (including playgrounds, technology for learning, and sports equipment), funding speakers to inspire kids, covering transportation costs for field trips, and supporting art or theater projects. Grants are awarded quarterly, with a maximum of $1,000, while smaller requests up to $250 are considered on an ongoing basis depending on available funds.