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Apply for a Columbus Area Endowment Grant

CAE is dedicated to enhancing the educational, cultural and economic vitality of the Columbus area for present and future generations. It supports the community’s quality of life through charitable grants. Interest areas include cultural enrichment, community development, education, environment and historic preservation.

CAE awards grants to nonprofit organizations that serve the Columbus and Fall River communities in parts of Dane, Columbia and Dodge Counties.

Specifically, we provide:

  • Program grants that support new programs or expand existing programs that have a track record of success.
  • Capital grants that support construction or purchase of facilities, land, vehicles or equipment.

Grant applications are due by September 1.

CAE Grant Guidelines

  • CAE may award grants of up to $6,000
  • Grant recipients are limited to one grant per 12-month grant cycle, as set by dates of award letters
  • Grant recipients must submit a final report. Download a blank CAE grant evaluation report  
  • Grant applications must include proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Download CAE Grant Application

Submit Grant Applications by September 1 to:

Columbus Area Endowment
P.O. Box 423
Columbus, WI 53925

or email to

Recent Grants

Each year, the Philanthropy Committee of the Columbus Area Endowment awards grants to local organizations working to strengthen our community.

In 2025, CAE awarded grants to:

  • Columbus 4th of July Organization Inc: Website Revitalization
  • Columbus Club House: Computers & walkie-talkies
  • Columbus Community Center: Signage
  • City of Columbus: Department of Public Works Picnic Perfect: Umbrellas for All
  • City of Columbus: RFID race timing system
  • Columbus Public Library: Accessible circulation desk top Part II
  • Columbus School District: The Nest student production & broadcast equipment
  • Fall River School District: FCS Labs Clean Plate Project
  • Friends of the Columbus Public Library: Book truck for Annex
  • Savanna Oaks Community Center: Outdoor seating
  • Columbus Downtown Development Corporation: Troop 99 trailer
  • Olivet Congregational United Church of Christ: Loving Lunches Program
  • Columbus Area Aquatic Center Inc.:  General Operating / Unrestricted
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