community impact

Recent Community Grants

Black River Falls Area Foundation awards grants to nonprofit charitable organizations in Jackson County.

Local Giving in Action

Explore recent Foundation-awarded grants supporting organizations, projects, and initiatives across Jackson County. Each grant reflects the generosity of our donors and the work of local people helping our communities thrive.

#WillPProject

Educational materials & giveaways to local businesses/ organizations, billboard campaigns, & community outreach on the topics of mental health, suicide prevention and cancer support.

ACHM Lincoln Agriscience Department

Funds to be used to establish a functional greenhouse using a donated structure. Site prep, gravel, utilities and water set up. Additional funds will be used for equipment and supplies.

Black River Area Child Care Services

Purchase and install a new dishwasher.

Black River Youth Hockey (BRYH)

Purchase of 30 sets of Mite-level 8U hockey equipment, including skates.

Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County

New screen-free education exploration program ages 7-12 , consumable supplies, and basic equipment.

BRF School District

Start-up funding for prom committee.

Children's Service Society of Wisconsin

Funds will be used for activity supplies, client assistance/supplies and basic client needs.

City of Black River Falls Public Library

Installing solar panels on library's new roof.

City of BRF Public Library Youth Services

To bring three performers/ enrichment opportunities for area children and families.

Community & Women's Outreach
Programming - Bridge Church

To help with cost associated with various public community outreach events during the year. Fall Fun Fest, Annual Date night, women's outreach/ support events specifically.

Creative Community Living Services, Inc.

To purchase supplies for the CCLS Community Garden project in Black River Falls.

ELC - Blessing Box Outreach Program

Funds to be used to fill outdoor public "Blessing Boxes" with more nutritious foods and add additional basic needs clothing and cold weather essentials.

Family Promise of the Great Rivers

One-time support to sustain services while implementing new programs.

Friends Sharing Food

Utilities at Gebhardt School

Great Rivers United Way - Great Rivers
HUB

Support expansion of Great Rivers United Way's Early Literacy programming in BRF. Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Book cost/ mailings, support local outreach and promotion efforts

Hixton Volunteer Fire Department

Toward the purchase of emergency lighting, sirens, lettering and other equipment needed to place a newly purchased wildfire brush truck into service.

Interfaith Volunteers

IT equipment.

Jackson County Department Health & Human Services

Purchase of hand sanitizer refills to use at events throughout the county.

Jackson County Department Health & Human Services

Funds to support appreciation event for foster parents and relative/like-kin caregivers to promote caregiver retention, boost morale, and reinforce the critical role they play.

Jackson County Fair Park Association

Upgrading the public address system speakers, amplifying equipment and microphones in the Fairgrounds, Barns and Show Arena.

Jackson County Historical Society

Toward Purchase of Scanner for digitizing books and large documents.

Jackson County Home and Community Education (JCHCE)

Funds to supply students in JC Babysitting Clinic with a book with a lower reading level and first aid kit.

Jackson County Homeless Coalition

Purchase of 6'x12' enclosed trailer to provide secure and portable storage for supplies and equipment for the Jackson County Homeless Coalition

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Community Emergency Medical Response Initiative - Request funding for choking rescue devices (LifeVac-type) and a small supply of oral glucose for patrol use.

Jackson in Action

Purchase of a sixdigit ultra-bright LED race clock to enhance the Pace and Pedal 5K and Festival in the Park events, improving visibility, accuracy , and participant experience.

JC Animal Shelter

New chest freezer w/install, and a gas-powered pressure washer.

Lincoln Elementary Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Project will fund additional curriculum-aligned books so students can continue reading series and have consistent access to quality materials.

Little Tigers Childcare BRF

Funds to be used to upgrade kitchen space (dishwasher, freezer/fridge, electric range, washer & dryer)

Melrose Volunteer Fire Department

Eight fire fighter helmets

Melrose-Mindoro Elementary

Purchase reusable materials, supplies, and lock box components for Mustang Mission Bags that support hands-on STEM and service projects.

Salvation Army of Jackson County

Funding to provide emergency lodging for JC residents experiencing homelessness.

The Roman Woodward Foundation

Funds would help cover BRF area's annual cost to for supplies and food items for wrap-making events.

UMC - Dinner Church

Funds will be used to support Dinner Church's weekly outreach program with food and other supplies.

UMC - Hilltop Garden

Expand and improve Hilltop Garden capacity.

VFW Post 368 Hanson-Lein American Legion (Taylor-Hixton)

Purchase new American Legion sign on the outside of building.

Workforce Connections, Inc.

Vehicle repairs for low-income individuals to prevent missed work, leading to unemployment in Jackson County.