MENOMONIE – The City of Menomonie is now accepting applications for its Nonprofit Financial Assistance Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support local nonprofit organizations working to enhance the quality of life for Menomonie residents.
This competitive grant program provides financial assistance for projects or programs that deliver clear, measurable community benefits and align with the City’s priorities for civic enrichment, equity, sustainability, and overall livability. Eligible nonprofit organizations may apply for funding of up to $20,000 per award.
Priority consideration is given to initiatives that:
Improve quality of life for a broad segment of the Menomonie community
Promote equitable access to services and opportunities
Encourage innovation, collaboration, or cultural enrichment
Enhance Menomonie’s appeal as a vibrant and welcoming community
To ensure responsible use of taxpayer resources, applicants must demonstrate a clear community need, identify the public benefit of their proposed initiative, and outline a plan for long-term sustainability beyond City funding. Organizations that have previously received City funding are required to describe steps taken to reduce reliance on municipal support.
Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or equivalent that operate within or directly benefit residents of the City of Menomonie. Organizations that have received economic development financing from the City are not eligible to apply.
Complete application details, required documents, and the Nonprofit Financial Assistance Grant Program Fact Sheet are available on the City’s website through the Newsflash and the City Council webpages.
Completed applications and all required attachments must be submitted via email to the Office of the Mayor at [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Grant award decisions will be made by the Menomonie City Council, with funding determinations issued no later than the second Council meeting in March. Applicants will be notified following Council action.
Ward 9 Alderperson Vacancy and Call for Applicants
The City of Menomonie is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Ward 9 Alderperson position.
The individual appointed will serve the remainder of the current term through April 2027, at which time the position will be filled through the regular election process.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must currently reside within the boundaries of Ward 9, which is generally located on the southeast side of the City. A map of the City’s ward boundaries is available on the City’s website or may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 800 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751.
Interested residents should submit a Letter of Interest to the City Clerk in person, by mail, or by email to [email protected]. Letters of Interest should include the applicant’s name, address, and a brief biography and must not exceed two pages in length.
Letters of Interest must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
The Menomonie City Council will review all Letters of Interest at its February 16, 2026 meeting, at which time it will consider appointing a replacement Ward 9 Alderperson.
Read the formal notice linked below for more information.
1.21.26 Notice of Alderperson Vacancy and Call for Applicants (PDF)
Source: City of Menomonie webpage