Community Impact Fund Grants (Madison Community Foundation)
Eligibility
Nonprofits and schools serving Dane County, Wisconsin communities. The Madison Community Foundation focuses on programs that improve quality of life in the greater Madison area.
Program Goals
Madison Community Foundation's Community Impact Fund supports education, health, and community programs in Dane County. Education grants fund programs that improve outcomes for students and families in the Madison region.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through madisongives.org by June 3, 2027.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. June 3, 2027 deadline. Approximately 20% of applications are funded.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by program. Approximately 20% of applicants receive funding.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Nonprofits and schools in Dane County, Wisconsin.
How competitive is the Community Impact Fund?
Approximately 20% of applications are funded.
What does Madison Community Foundation fund?
Education, health, and community programs in Dane County.
How do Madison-area schools apply?
Apply at madisongives.org by June 3, 2027.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Madison-area schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Wisconsin standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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