Wheaton Dumont Area Community Fund
The Wheaton Dumont Area Community Fund supports the communities of Wheaton and Dumont by raising, managing, and granting funds. Learn more and follow us on Facebook: Wheaton-Dumont Area Community Fund
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GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The mission of the grant program of the Wheaton-Dumont Area Community Fund (WDCF) is to provide financial support on projects which will improve the quality of life in and around the communities of Wheaton and Dumont, Minnesota. The grant program will assist in the funding of selected activities which promote arts, culture, and humanities; education, scholarships, environmental quality, health and human services, and public/social benefits in the Wheaton-Dumont area.
WDCF operates under the umbrella of West Central Initiative (WCI). It receives donations from individuals, families, businesses, units of government, and charitable organizations. These funds are invested and managed by WCI, a portion of the investments are made available each year through this grant application process to respond to community needs and aspirations.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Eligible Organizations: The proposal must be submitted by an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, by a unit of government, by a public school, or by a public agency. Other types of organizations must apply through an eligible organization willing to take the responsibility for the project.
Eligibility Restrictions: The policies of the Fund prohibit making grants directly to individuals. In addition, there are a number of activities which are generally excluded from consideration due to the Fund’s policies or legal constraints. These include:
- Lobbying or political activities
- Religious activities or spiritual development
- Funding of annual fund drives or past operating deficits
- Retirement or capital debt
- Funding for endowment purposes
The WDCF Advisory Committee may also have established specific policies or precedents that could apply in determining eligibility of any particular project.
Types of Support: WDCF will provide support for a variety of types of projects including:
- One time projects
- Demonstration projects
- Special needs of ongoing programs
- Transitional or start-up expenses
- Capital equipment or facilities
Length of Funding Commitments: WDCF will generally make commitments for funding projects for no more than a single year at a time. Approval of a grant from the Fund does not imply a commitment of additional support in the future.
Minimum/Maximum Grant Amount: Grants of $250 up to funds available during the application period will be made, depending on the number of requests and the availability of funds. Some grants will be awarded on a matching basis. All or part/portion of the grant request may or may not be approved.
Notification: Applicants will generally be notified within 30 days of the closing of the grant application period.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should complete the application form below. Please note that there is a save and continue option for your application. When you select ‘save and continue’, you should navigate to this page to find a link to continue the application at a later time or the option to provide an email address for the application link to be emailed to you. Your application is not complete until you select ‘Submit’, at which time you will receive an email confirmation to the email provided in the application form. If you have any questions, please reach out via email to funds@old.wcif.org.
The application closed on October 22, 2025. Annual grant rounds are open in the fall. Please visit this site again next fall to apply.
