Madison Community Foundation: Announces nearly $700,000 in grants to 12 local nonprofits

MADISON, Wis., December 27, 2022 – Madison Community Foundation (MCF) today announced $697,500 in grants to 12 nonprofits throughout the Madison area. The grants address opportunities and support organizations in five focus areas: learning, community development, arts and culture, environment, and organizational capacity building. With these 12 new projects, MCF has invested more than $2 million in competitive grants in our community in 2022.

Some recipients include:

Showcasing Black Artists

$100,000 to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture toward the capital campaign for the Center, which will showcase Black art, history and innovation, and provide leadership development for all ages.

Expanding Accessibility in Natural Spaces

$30,000 to Foundation for Dane County Parks to increase its fundraising capacity, allowing the Foundation to continue to improve accessibility and inclusivity in our parks, and ensure the organization’s long-term infrastructure and success.

Promoting Art, History & Culture

$40,000 to the Madison Public Market Foundation to support art at the Public Market, particularly works celebrating Madison’s Indigenous, Black, Hmong and Latinx artists and communities.

Building Diversity in the Arts

$35,000 to Madison Youth Choirs for its“Amplifying Every Voice” project to expand participation, remove barriers to entry and increase diversity in the Youth Choirs.