What is a Community Fund? A Community Fund allows individuals and groups to contribute time and money toward the betterment of a specific community. Each community fund has a volunteer advisory board comprised of local members who encourage the growth of the fund and oversee distributions in the form of grants. These grants are awarded to community projects and programs based on the changing needs of that community. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin oversees 16 community funds in its nine-county service area.
- Since its founding, the Blanchardville/Hollandale Fund has given back more than $132,000 to the community.
About the Fund
The Blanchardville/Hollandale Area Fund is a permanent endowment created in 2007 to provide support for the people of Hollandale, Blanchardville, and the surrounding area. Each year the Fund gives back a portion of its earnings in the form of grants to qualified organizations serving the community.
The B/HAF is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
About our Grants
Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects serving the good of the community. Grants are presented at a ceremony in May.
Recent Grant Awards
- Blanchardville EMS — Digital capable radio for our volunteers out of town
- Village of Hollandale — Hollandale Welcome Flags and Park Fencing
- Hollandale Fire Department — Tender pump replacement
- Blanchardville Community Pride, Inc. — Blanchardville Main Street Selfie Mural & Farmers Market Signs and Advertising
- Blanchardville Fire Department — Radio Upgrade
- GFWC Blanchardville – Woman’s Club Beautificator
- New Hope Lutheran Church, Hollandale — Church Basement flooring
- Pecatonica Educational Charitable Foundation — “Family Tree” tableaux statue repair
2022 TOTAL: $16,500
Grant Guidelines
Tips and tools for you to use as you prepare your application. Print out this PDF as you prepare your grant for a quick checklist of your progress.
Invest In Your Community
Donations to the Blanchardville/ Hollandale Area Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible. Mail a check to this address, or click the button to donate online.
Blanchardville/Hollandale Fund
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 733
Monroe, WI 53566
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 733
Monroe, WI 53566
Advisory Board Members
The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards:
Margie BarnesMarcie Domine
Conie Harker
Jennifer Mobley
Eric Straehl
Charlotte Tesch
