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 $191,035 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
Recent Blanchardville/Hollandale Area Fund Grant Awards:
Village of Blanchardville:
- Fire & EMS – Community Center Upgrades
- EMS – First Responder Bags
Village of Hollandale:
- Village Hall/Legion Building Lighting Project
Blanchardville Public Library
- 2025 Summer Reading Program
Friends of McKellar Park
- Blanchardville Swim Pond – Lifeguard Chair
Blanchardville Community Pride:
- Pickleball Courts, Net & Post for McKellar Park
Grandview Arts Academy
- Youth Clay Camp & Grandview Kiosk Project
New Hope Lutheran Church
- East Door Replacement
Pecatonica School District:
- Skydome
- Camp Pecatonica
- Hygiene Products
- Upham Hill Tuition
- Keeping Up the Kitchen
- Meaningful Models for Young Minds
- Portable Sink & Essentials for After School Care
2025 TOTAL: $21,181
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 BarnesTravis Leonard
Cher Schliem
Jennifer Mobley
Eric Straehl
