Blanchardville/Hollandale Area Fund
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 awarded nearly $73,000 in community grants.
Get To Know Us
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.
Family of Funds within the BHAF:
- B/HAF Fine Arts Fund
- Pecatonica Area Food Pantry Fund
Learn 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.
Check Out Our Impact: Grant Awards
- Blanchardville Community Pride, Inc. for:
- River Front Swing Project ($400)
- Bridge Banner ($375)
- Seniors United for Nutrition Electric Insulated Bags for Home Delivered Meals ($900)
- Village of Hollandale Village Park and Village Hall Projects ($1,500)
- Hollandale First Responders for HFR Pager Upgrade ($2,000)
- Village of Blanchardville for:
- Village Hall Improvements ($1,000)
- EMS Inventory Storage ($700)
- Campground & Pool Sign Improvements ($500)
- Electronic Amplified Stethoscope ($500)
- Lifeguard Training ($758)
- Pecatonica Educational Charitable Foundation for Grandview Summer Academy ($1,500)
- Pecatonica Area School District for:
- Life Science Digital Microscope Cameras ($750)
- Art Room Drying Rack for Paintings & Other Stuff ($1,000)
- Vikings Walking Club ($500)
- Flexible Seating Project ($800)
- Garden Shed Replacement ($1,000)
- Pottery Wheels ($738)
- Track and Field Equipment ($471)
- New Fence – both fields in Park ($1,843)
- Career and College Exploration Trip ($1,500)
- Drunk Busters Google Kit, Activity Mat and Poster ($613)
2018 TOTAL: $19,348
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:
Paul Saether, chairKaye Gilbertson, recorder
Peggy Hendrickson
Jeanne Lisser
Meg Pokorny
Barb Ryan
