Grants Program
Donate to Support Community Grants
For 2024, the Board of Directors has voted to place our Grants Program temporarily on hold while we revamp the program to better align with our strategic vision. We appreciate your support and patience as we work to best service our community needs.
WCF does not provide monetary funding to organizations outside of our grant cycles, however we may be able to provide additional support within our non-profit roundtable or assist with fundraising needs.
Woodbury Community Foundation is proud to offer Community Grants to invest in local nonprofits which are making a difference in our community. Our WCF Grant Cycle is offered once a year, typically in May. Applications that meet our criteria are reviewed by our Grants Committee and Grants are awarded in August.
In 2023, WCF gave special consideration to funding nonprofit projects that address one of four strategic focus areas that have been identified by the community as areas of local concern. They include:
- Improve community health and well-being
- Reduce hunger, especially for underserved local families
- Increase public safety
- Expand youth development
WCF is committed to addressing racial and economic disparities. Proposals that demonstrate they foster inclusiveness and address disparities will be given priority.
Our 2023 Grants Program funded grants of up to $1,000-5,000 in the four categories for qualifying nonprofits or government entities, including schools or community organizations, such as coalitions or a collaborative.
The grants were awarded in conjunction with 2023 Woodbury Days. For questions, call the Foundation at 651-505-7024.
Recipients
We have awarded 30 Community Grants grants totaling over $100,000 over the last five years. By 2028, it’s our goal to increase our total grants by 5X. If you would like to be a part of this movement to ensure our non-profits are equipped to meet the needs of the community, see the link below.
2023 Grants
SoWashCo CARES to help several hundred kids dependent on basic needs.
Woodbury Thrives for the Community Garden
Open Cupboard to support their Mobile Food Shelf Program in seven senior living communities.
One Woodbury – a new community event celebrating our diverse community
Woodbury for Justice & Equality to bring awareness for inequities in our community.
Spirit Song Choir to purchase portable risers for community outreach.
Woodbury Senior Living to purchase outdoor living furniture.
Woodbury Days Council to support performing arts.
Woodbury VFW to support a Memorial Day program
2022 Grants
SoWashCo CARES to help several hundred kids dependent on basic needs.
Open Cupboard (formerly CCEFS) to expand a mobile food shelf to feed more local families in need.
Tubman to provide legal services to help local victims of domestic violence.
Woodbury for Justice & Equality to bring awareness for inequities in our community.
Woodbury Public Safety to provide emergency aid to residents in crisis situations.
2021
Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf for a bilingual program assistant
Community Thread helping disabled individuals and families through its 2021 Holiday Hope.
Mental Health Club at Woodbury High School teaching healthy coping strategies for students.
SoWashCo CARES to support students with mental health issues.
Tubman to support legal services for local survivors of domestic violence.
Woodbury Days to promote healthy lifestyles.
Woodbury for Justice and Equality to promote equity and inclusion with events.
Woodbury Heritage Society to preserve Woodbury history through oral and recorded interviews.
Youth Service Bureau for youth with mental and chemical health care issues.
Great River Education Consortium.for Post-secondary training and/or job placement.
2020
Community Thread Holiday Hope
Woodbury Leadership Academy
Woodbury for Justice & Equality
Tubman
Woodbury Math & Science Academy
Rotary Club of Woodbury and School District 833
Youth Service & St. Croix Family Center
2019
Woodbury Lions KidSight Program
Hope for the Journey Home
Special Adventures
SoWashCo Cares
2018
Questions?
Please contact: wcf@woodburyfoundation.org