Fall Grant Opportunity
River Falls Community Foundation Fall Grant supports programs and services
that improve the quality of life in the River Falls Community (area served by the River Falls School District). Nonprofits may apply for unrestricted (general
operations) or program/project support. Grants must support services that benefit the River Falls Community.
- Grant Amount – up to $5,000
- Eligibility – Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a
government entity, tribal entity or educations organization defined as tax
exempt or partner with an eligible fiscal agent. - Open June 16 – September 15, 2025
Grant Recipients
2024
The 2911 Project … $19,144
Assistance & Resource Center … $2,600
General operating
Friends of Willow River & Kinnickinnic State Parks … $2,600
General operating
Kinnickinnic River Land Trust … $2,600
Website Design for new program initiatives
Our Neighbors’ Place … $2,600
Our Neighbors’s Place Day Center
River Falls Community Food Pantry…$2,600
Food Purchasing for the Pantry
2023
Abundant Yoga Community … $10,000
River Falls High School Co-Located Mental Health Prgramming … $6,000
For onsite therapy in partnership with St. Croix Valley Restorative Services
River Falls High School Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training… $6,000
To purchase Instructor Training Courses for youth mental health first aid
River Falls Middle School Mental Health Awareness & Chill Week … $500
To facilitate two week-long schoolwide events promoting teen mental health and wellness
2022
St. Croix Valley SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) … $4,344
For healthy relationship, consent and violence prevention education
Meyer Middle School … $5,480 for the purchase of Character Strong grades 6-8 curriculum and training
2021
Big Idea Grant Awardee … $8,600
Treasures of the Heart Sewing Project
River Falls School District … $2,400
Hot Spots to Support Remote Learning
Assistance & Resource Center … $2,000
General Operating Costs
Sporting World … $2,000
General Operating
Previous Big Idea Grants
The 2911 Project Big Idea Grant allowed them to create more opportunities for people to live in safe and sober living in River Falls.
Abundant Yoga Community River Falls Community Health Initiative for Underserved Populations to bring yoga practices to people with limited mobility, people in recovery, cancer survivors, teenagers on site at River Falls High School, and home meditation.
Adoray’s Treasures From The Heart Big Idea Grant allowed them to develop new product offerings of one-of-a-kind items developed from repurposed textiles.
River Falls Public Library received a BIG IDEA grant to acquire equipment and materials for the BIG FUN LAB, a creative play space for children and families open during the winter months.
Sporting World (Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW WI/St. Croix Valley Region) received a BIG IDEA grant to establish a storefront on mainstreet to benefit kids and families in need with sporting equipment. Stretch your imagination, tap your creativity, and make River Falls even better!