Community Service Grant program transition
Summary
The small-grants program that has funded Eagle Scout projects, Riverwalk beautification, and similar efforts is getting new rules: De Pere-based applicants or in-city projects, preference for first-timers, and a shift to one annual award round of up to five $600 grants starting in 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Same budget as before, but concentrated into up to five $600 grants per year instead of two award rounds.
First-time and grassroots community project applicants across De Pere.
Repeat applicants and out-of-city groups serving De Pere, like Resurrection Parish and the Master Gardeners, could see tighter eligibility once the 2027 rules take hold.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Park Commissioners - Jun 18, 2026
A survey of seven communities showed De Pere's policy — no weekend discounts for nonprofits — matches regional norms, so the board kept the policy as is.
Common Council - Jun 16, 2026
The council awarded the last round of grants under old guidelines before new residency/business-based rules kick in. Four groups split $1,500 evenly.
Common Council - May 19, 2026
New criteria and an annual cycle were approved for the grants. Ald. Hansen wants to consider giving fewer applicants the full $600 instead of spreading smaller amounts.
Finance/Personnel Committee - May 12, 2026
The small-grants program that has funded Eagle Scout projects, Riverwalk beautification, and similar efforts is getting new rules: De Pere-based applicants or in-city projects, preference for first-timers, and a shift to one annual award round of up to five $600 grants starting in 2027.
Common Council - Mar 17, 2026
Fourteen groups applied this year, so the council brainstormed ways to stretch the money — rotating categories, fewer but bigger grants, or a bigger budget. No decision yet; the mayor will scout what other cities do.
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