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SCHULENBURG AND WEIMAR — The Stanzel Family Foundation (SFF) has opened its general grant application process, offering funding opportunities for local nonprofits and organizations serving the Schulenburg and Weimar communities.
With a mission to support an educated and healthy community, SFF provides grants for operational support, community programs, and capital projects. The foundation follows a trust-based, community-led approach to philanthropy—empowering local leaders and organizations to shape solutions that meet real, on-the-ground needs.
“We know that the people closest to the work often have the best ideas,” said Melanie Ramirez, Program Director at SFF. “These grants are meant to support the creative, collaborative, and impactful efforts already happening in our communities.”
Key dates
Round 1 (for organizations with fiscal years beginning in the fall)
• Opened: April 1
• Deadline: June 1 Round 2 (for calendar-year organizations) • Opens: June 15
• Deadline: August 15 Interested organizations can learn more or start their application at stanzelfamilyfoundation.org/grants under “General Grants.” Questions about eligibility or the process can be directed to Melanie Ramirez at [email protected].
About the Stanzel Family Foundation: Established in 1989 by brothers Joseph and Victor Stanzel— co-founders of the Victor Stanzel Company—the foundation honors their legacy by investing in the health and education of the Schulenburg and Weimar area.
To learn more, visit stanzelmuseum. org or follow the Stanzel Family Foundation on Facebook.
