Applicants sought for Lancaster-area grants

The Lancaster Community Fund is accepting grant applications for its spring 2025 grant cycle. A part of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, the Lancaster Community Fund has provided nearly $1.4 million in grants since 1999. The grants support projects or programs that addressing the needs of children and families; health and human services; education; community access and sustainability; and events and activities that promote the arts, culture and diversity in the Lancaster area. Funding also is available to the Lancaster Community School District and Saint Clements School from the newly created Lancaster Excellence in Education Endowment Fund. Eligible applicants include charitable and nonprofit organizations serving people residing within the Lancaster school district boundaries. Applications are available online at cfsw.org. Applications are due by May 1.