Eau Claire, Wisconsin

April 1, 2025

ECCF Unveils New Health-Focused Grants & Continues Support for Women and Children

The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Community Health Grant Cycle. This new initiative focuses on addressing local health needs and reducing health disparities within our community.

The Community Health Grant Cycle is supported by Funds entrusted to ECCF by the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation after its departure from the region. Nonprofits in the Eau Claire area are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects that align with Catholic values and address crucial community health needs. Grant applications will be accepted through June 13, 2025. 

In addition, the Women’s Giving Circle (WGC), a fund of ECCF, is offering grants of up to $7,500 to Eau Claire area nonprofits that work to enhance the well-being of local women and/or children. The WGC harnesses the power of collective philanthropy, where members pool donations to make a significant impact. Since its establishment in 2007, WGC has distributed over half a million dollars in grants. The application deadline for this grant cycle is June 2, 2025.

Nonprofits interested in applying for either of these grants can find more details under the Grant Opportunities tab on the ECCF website. For further inquiries, please contact us via email at grants@eccfwi.org.

About ECCF: The Eau Claire Community Foundation is a bridge connecting donors with charities to improve quality of life in the Eau Claire area. As a 501(c)(3) organization, ECCF establishes endowments that provide long-term support for charitable activities, allowing donors to benefit from maximum tax deductions for their contributions under IRS rules.

Those interested in supporting or creating new initiatives can explore various options through our website, explore the various options available through our website at www.eccfwi.org or contact us directly at (715) 552-3801.