February 15, 2026 - WFU Foundation Grant Application

The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) Foundation is proud to support our members and their communities through grant opportunities for events and projects that enhance life in rural Wisconsin. Any non-profit organization, individual, or WFU Chapter serving Wisconsin with proposals meeting the Foundation’s mission is eligible for consideration.


Our Mission

The WFU Foundation supports efforts that:

  • Foster family farming
  • Enhance the quality of rural life
  • Provide opportunities for public education and dialogue on rural issues
  • Encourage cooperative economic development

Grant Categories

Please select the category that best fits your proposal:

  • Conference or Organizational Sponsorship: Funding for event-based support or sponsorships of organizations that align with the WFU mission. This usually includes visibility or recognition for the WFU Foundation, such as logo placement or tabling opportunities.
  • General Support or Donations: Intended for general funding appeals or broad operational support for entities working toward the Foundation's goals.
  • Programs or Projects: Support for specific, time-bound initiatives, typically under $1,000. WFU Chapters should use this category for local initiatives aimed at increasing outreach, providing rural education, and developing community partnerships.

Deadlines & Review Process

Grant applications are reviewed quarterly by the WFU Foundation Board of Directors.

  • Quarterly Deadlines: February 15th, May 15th, August 15th, and November 15th.
  • Late Applications: Once a deadline has passed, applications will be considered during the next quarterly cycle.
  • Timeline: Awards may take up to 6 weeks to process. Please apply well in advance of your project date to ensure funding is available when needed.

Questions? Learn more at wisconsinfarmersunion.com/foundation or contact WFU Grants Specialist Michelle Bachand at 715-933-8798 or mbachand@wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

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Contact Info
Please provide the following information about the applicant

Please list the full address that the check would be mailed to if your grant is awarded

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Individual
Nonprofit
Organization
Farmers Union Chapter/partnering with a chapter

Does this grant request align with at least two of the following pillars of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation's mission?

Please select all that apply 

Foster family farming
Enhance the quality of life
Provide opportunities for public education and dialogue on rural issues
Encourage cooperative economic development

Conference or Organizational Sponsorship: Funding for event-based support or sponsorships of organizations that align with the WFU mission. This usually includes visibility or recognition for the WFU Foundation, such as logo placement or tabling opportunities.

General Support or Donations: Intended for general funding appeals or broad operational support for entities working toward the Foundation's goals.

Programs or Projects: Support for specific, time-bound initiatives, typically under $1,000. WFU Chapters should use this category for local initiatives aimed at increasing outreach, providing rural education, and developing community partnerships.

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Funding Request Details
Please provide information about your funding request. Not yet a member of WFU? Consider joining today! wisconsinfarmersunion.com/application

 Briefly describe your project, including any key activities and details like date, time, and place. (350 word maximum)

Please share the applicant organization or individual's background or history relevant to how you will make this event or project a success. (300 word maximum)

Indicate the total amount of grant money you are requesting. Please note $2,500 is typically the top of our grant range, but you may submit a larger amount. The board maintains the discretion to grant partial funding requests.  

Please upload a budget demonstrating how the funding will be used. If you have other funding resources please provide that information as well.  

Budget Example Only 

Expense Description
Budget Amount
Speaker, Program, Presentation$450
Rental of space for meeting$50
Educational hand outs (1000 at $0.10)$100
Meal, snacks, refreshments$250
Newspaper Ad$100
Promotion postcards and posters$100
Total
$1,050


Income Amount 
Chapter funds for meal$200
Donation from local business$300


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State the top 2 goals/objectives of your event or project (write 1-2 sentences for each). What do you want to accomplish?  (250 word maximum)

Would this grant or sponsorship include visibility or recognition for Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation? If so, please share those opportunities. (i.e. logo featured on event materials, tabling opportunity, plaque, etc.) (300 word maximum)

You may upload an additional file if you have one  (i.e. event poster, program flyer) 

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If you have an additional file you would like to upload, please do that here. 

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Sponsorship
For conference or organizational sponsorships.

Briefly describe your conference or organization you are seeking sponsorship for. 

Please indicate the total sponsorship amount you are seeking or the range of sponsorship levels

Would this sponsorship include visibility or recognition for Wisconsin Farmers Union? If so, please share those opportunities. (i.e. logo featured on event materials, tabling opportunity, plaque, etc.) (300 word maximum)

If you have an existing sponsorship document or packet, please upload the document here. 

20MB max

If you have additional information you would like to share, please upload that here. 

20MB max