2019 Grant Requests Open – 25th Anniversary

Press Release   Press Release  

To:                All Groups in the Community

From:             The Forward Endowment

Subject:           2019 Grant Requests Open – 25^th Anniversary

2019 marks the 25^th Anniversary of the FORWARD Endowment.  The FORWARD Endowment, the Manitowoc County trust established to fund projects focused on hunting, fishing, conservation and related education, has announced that it will begin accepting requests for its 2019 funding cycle which began immediately.  FORWARD stands for Friends Of Resources, Wildlife And Recreational Development.  It was founded by The Manitowoc Unit of Manitowoc County Fish & Game.  It is now supported by a combination of funding from area sporting clubs and private donations.  Manitowoc County Fish and Game has been a major supporter of the fund and provides a percentage of their Annual Banquet proceeds each year.

The FORWARD Endowment will accept applications for grants through December 27^th, 2019.  The actual selection of grants will be made at the Gift Committee’s meeting in February of 2020.  The February date will allow the Gift Committee to have accurate information on the funds available from the trust, which is managed by Associated Bank.  There is generally $6,000 to $8,000 available for community projects.

Leede Research will again be coordinating the gifting process and aiding in filling grant request materials.  There is a simple application form that asks for details of the requests and related projects.  It also asks for background information on the organization and how the project will benefit the public.  Both hard projects and related education programs are eligible for grants.  The group has revised the application and review process to allow for the increasing number of requests that have been received in recent years.  It should be noted that projects must have public benefit and tie to hunting, fishing and conservation and must be based in Manitowoc County.  The group has automated the applications, which are available through the www.mantyfg.org website.  Contact emails can be sent to mantyfg071@gmail.com

The FORWARD Endowment has provided over $120,000 in grants awarded to projects and groups in Manitowoc County.  These represent completed projects in the community.  FORWARD is a 501C3 and donations can make checks payable to The FORWARD Endowment c/o Associated Bank.  Michael Wicks is the contact person at the bank.  Only interest incomes from the fund are spent so that the fund will continue to grow and be there for future generations. Memorial or estate planning gifts are possible with the fund.  Those making end of the year charitable donations are invited to consider the fund.

For More Information Contact mantyfg071@gmail.com