Chamber Foundation accepting grant apps

Applications are being accepted for the second annual grant program sponsored by the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The program is open to area non-profits and quasi-governmental organizations. The Foundation’s purpose is to carry out the charitable and educational objectives as described below:

• Charitable – The charitable objectives of the Foundation shall focus on the advancement of education and/or the arts in the Baraboo area; the erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works; and the lessening of burdens on local government.
• Educational – The educational objectives of the Foundation shall focus on developing and supporting partnerships between local educational institutions and the surrounding business community in order to supplement the educational experience of local students, enhance their workforce preparedness, and provide instruction to the public on subjects useful and beneficial to the Baraboo area business community.
  If your organization qualifies as a charitable, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code guidelines, or is a governmental or quasi-governmental entity; and your organization is located in the Baraboo area; and your organization has a request that is specific to the Foundation’s purpose, you may apply for a grant by completing the grant application that can be found here. Download the application and save it to your computer before filling it out.
  Funding for the grants comes from voluntary donations made by more than 300 Chamber members. To those members, we extend our deep appreciation.
  Applicants may apply for up to $1,000 in funding. Application deadline is Aug. 7 and the announcement of recipients will be made no later than Oct. 2. The determination of grant recipients will be made by the Foundation’s three-person Board of Directors, comprised of Dan Lewison, TRICOR LLC, President; Nicole Marklein, West & Dunn, Vice President and Treasurer; and Shelley Mordini, Baraboo Tours, Secretary. In addition to my duties as Executive Director of the Chamber, I serve in the same capacity for the Foundation.