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Apply for a LACE Grant

The Lodi Area Community Endowment (LACE) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the greater Lodi area for present and future generations. LACE will accept grant requests from qualifying tax‐ exempt organizations. Key interest areas include: educational, cultural, environmental, and/or civic interests.

LACE grants are limited to projects that serve people who reside in the area bounded by the School District of Lodi. LACE does not fund endowments, loans or re‐grant programs, multi‐year commitments, religious activities, individuals, or groups without a 501(c)(3) designation, other foundations, organizations that practice discrimination, political activities, or travel expenses.

Grant applications are due by July 1.

LACE Grant Guidelines

  • Grants generally range from $100 – $2,000
  • Grant requests must be postmarked/emailed by July 1st to be considered for the current funding year.
  • Grant recipients may not apply for a second grant in the same calendar year.
  • LACE may request additional information following submission of a grant application.
  • Funds must be used within one year of receipt
  • Grant recipients must submit a final report (one page) or discuss their funded project at a LACE event within two years of the grant disbursement.
  • Consideration will be given based on the number of people served.
Download LACE Grant Application

Submit Grant Applications by July 1 to:

Lodi Area Community Endowment
160 S Main Street
Lodi, Wisconsin 53555

or email to Heidi Ness

Recent LACE Grants

In 2025, LACE awarded 12 grants to organizations doing great work in the Lodi community.

  • Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County Inc.: Background checks on mentor applicants
  • Lodi Area Middle School: Middle School Library
  • Lake Melvin Yacht Club: Direct help to families in need
  • Friends of the Lodi Public Library: Artwork for Library
  • Okee Bay Mill Pond Lake Association Inc: Outreach and Education
  • Lodi Area Fire Department: Rope Rescue
  • Blessings In a Backpack Inc: Nutritious Food Items for Students in Need
  • Lift Lodi: Annual Community-Wide Day of Service
  • Lodi Wrestling Club: Wrestling Program
  • Town of Lodi: Parks Commission for improving usefulness of the park
  • Reach Out Lodi: Lodi Schools Supply Program
  • Friends of the Residents and Staff of 700 Clark Street: Mobility Project
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