As a service to our non-profit organizations, the Erie County Community Foundation is pleased to host grant application materials on this website for the Wightman/Wieber Foundation. For questions regarding the Wightman/Wieber Foundation grants program, please refer to the contact information on their grant application materials.

Wightman/Wieber Foundation Grant Guidelines

The grant making program of the Wightman/Wieber Foundation covers a wide variety of needs throughout Erie County. These include, but are not limited to, Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services and Youth Services. We encourage proposals for projects that:

 

• Enhance cooperation and collaboration among Erie County organizations, thereby eliminating duplication of services.

• Strengthen the organization’s capacity to serve the community.

• Have potential for leveraging other resources and demonstrate sustainability through additional funding from a broad base of supporters.

• Yield substantial community benefits and serve a broad segment of the community, particularly the underserved.

 

Range of grants
Minimum grant awards are $1,000, with a general range of $1,000-$20,000,  Grants are typically awarded for one year only.

 

Geographic Limitations
Grant projects must serve Erie County residents.

 

Restrictions

• Organizations must be determined to be tax exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)3.

• Churches, schools, governmental or other entities covered by a group exemption are eligible for funding but must provide a copy of the group exemption letter and documentation of the organization’s inclusion within the group.

• Generally, grants are not made for advertising or sponsorships; annual campaigns; debt reduction; individuals; medical or other research organizations; political purposes or lobbying activities; routine operating expenses for ongoing programs, salaries/benefits of organization staff; sectarian religious purposes; tickets or advertising for fundraising events.

 

Application Information
Applications are available at the Erie County Community Foundation office or at www.eriefoundation.org.

Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 1 and September 1. 

 

Please mail application to:

    The Wightman/Wieber Charitable Foundation
    ATTN:  Stephanie M. Lawrence, Administrative Assistant
    Civista Wealth Management
    100 E. Water Street, Sandusky, OH  44870

 

Incomplete applications, faxed applications, or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

 

Applicant organizations may be contacted for further information or documentation regarding the grant application. However, it is the policy of the Wightman/Wieber Foundation Distribution Committee not to engage in discussion regarding outcomes of pending grant proposals.

 

Contact information
Please call 419-625-8424 or email smlawrence@civista.bank for assistance or questions regarding the Wightman/Wieber grant making program.

 

Download Applications and Instructions

Click here to download Wightman/Wieber Grant Application, Instructions, and Budget Information