Press Release Press Release
To: Area Media
From: The Forward Endowment
Subject: 2021 Grant Requests – Last Call
The FORWARD Endowment, the Manitowoc County trust established to fund projects focused on hunting, fishing, conservation and related education, a LAST CALL for its 2021 funding cycle which began in September. 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 31st, 2021. The actual selection of grants will be made at the Gift Committee’s meeting in February of 2022. 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. Both hard projects and related education programs are eligible for grants. It was noted that while the endowment understands the stress that the pandemic has placed on many organizations, its charter does not allow for the funding of budget short falls or operations. 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 [email protected]
The FORWARD Endowment has provided over $130,000 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. 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.
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