Grants

Some of our past Grants and how to apply.

The Elm Grove Community Foundation provides funding and support of essential projects and programs that benefit the Village of Elm Grove. We hope to be a collaborative partner to the many hardworking organizations throughout our village.

Projects We’ve Funded Throughout the Years

  • Elmbrook Senior Taxi

  • Mobile Speed Enforcement Trailer

  • Tunes on Tuesday

  • Pickleball courts and equipment

  • Winter ice skating rink

  • Fish stocking at the Village park pond

  • Annual downtown hanging flower baskets

  • 4th of July Fireworks

In 2021, we gave a grant to the village towards the building of the new splash pad at Elm Grove Village Park. We provide annual support to various initiatives throughout the village such as the flower baskets in the downtown area, Christmas wreaths during the holidays, and Tunes on Tuesday. We also provide one time grants for projects such as the “Walk in Time” display rocks throughout the park, benches throughout the village, frisbee golf, and many more community projects.

Our Grant Process

Requests for funding must demonstrate the following:

  • Benefit to Elm Grove residents.

  • “Community need” that will be addressed.

  • Desired goals and projected outcomes.

  • Quality and sustainability of intended services.

  • Potential challenges of implementation.

  • Itemized budget with expected revenue and expenses.

  • Financial health and independence of the applicant.

  • Communications strategy for promoting funded initiatives.

Grant Application

If your organization would like to be considered for a grant to improve Elm Grove, please visit our Grant Application page and complete the required form.