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DUWI 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.
About the Fund
Established in 2002, the DUWI Fund is an endowment created to serve the Darlington and Lafayette County areas. The primary purpose of this fund is to make contributions in support of religious, education, and charitable human service. Each year a portion of the Fund’s earnings are given back to the community in the form of grants. Volunteer advisory board members initiate fundraising activities and lead the grant distribution process.
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.
Recent Grant Awards
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 DUWI 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.
DUWI Fund
P.O. Box 83
Darlington, WI 53530-0083
P.O. Box 83
Darlington, WI 53530-0083
Advisory Board Members
The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards:
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