Community Impact

Events

Throughout the year, the Fond du Lac Area Foundation brings people together to celebrate generosity and support local nonprofits. From our annual Celebration of Giving to the quarterly meetings of Fondy 100 Gives, these gatherings are a chance for donors, fund holders, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations across Fond du Lac County to connect.

Neighbors at a Fond du Lac park concert

This calendar lists Foundation events, along with grant cycle windows and scholarship deadlines as they are scheduled. We hope to see you soon.

Upcoming events

  • Competitive Grant Cycle Open – FDL

    To learn more about grant opportunities or to apply, visit http://localhost:10053/apply-for-a-grant/

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Events throughoutthe year

  • Celebration of Giving. Our annual evening honoring philanthropy in Fond du Lac County. The Legacy Award and the Carl Tonjes Inspired Giving Award are presented, and the event is open to the public and ticketed. See The Legacy Award and Carl Tonjes Inspired Giving Award.
  • Fondy 100 Gives meetings. Members meet four times a year, in January, April, July, and October, to hear presentations from three local nonprofits and vote on which one receives the grant. Membership is open to anyone. See Fondy 100 Gives.
  • Grant cycle windows. Regular grant cycles are typically open for one month. Cycle dates are added to the calendar and to Apply for a Grant as soon as they are set, along with grant cycles for the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation. See Apply for a Grant.
  • Scholarship deadlines. Graduating high school seniors apply by March 31 at 11:59 p.m., and current college students apply by April 15. Please check the scholarship portal for the current year's dates. See Scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

The Fond du Lac Area Foundation hosts the Celebration of Giving each year to honor philanthropy in Fond du Lac County and present the Legacy Award and the Carl Tonjes Inspired Giving Award. Fondy 100 Gives members meet four times a year to award a grant to a local nonprofit. The calendar also lists grant cycle windows and scholarship deadlines.

The Celebration of Giving is the Foundation's annual evening honoring philanthropy in Fond du Lac County. Donors, fund holders, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations gather to celebrate the generosity behind the Foundation's work, and the Foundation's two community awards are presented.

Yes. The Celebration of Giving is open to the public and is a ticketed event. The date, location, and ticket details for the next celebration are posted on this calendar as soon as they are set.

Membership in Fondy 100 Gives is open to anyone, and you can join at any time. Members meet four times a year to hear from three local nonprofits and vote on the grant. See Fondy 100 Gives.

Yes. Grant cycle windows and scholarship deadlines are added as they are scheduled. For full details, see Apply for a Grant and Scholarships.

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