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The Janesville Generations Fund strives to ensure a vibrant Janesville today, and for generations to come, with the support of donors who are inspired to leave a lasting legacy in our community.

10/28/2026

This is why we invest in Janesville.

Earlier this year, the Janesville Generations Fund was proud to help support the Janesville Fire Department's PulsePoint initiative through one of our community grants.

Now, we're seeing that investment in action.

When local nurse Kristen Lindsey received a PulsePoint alert about a nearby cardiac arrest, she answered the call to help. Her quick response helped bring critical intervention to someone who needed it.

Stories like this are a powerful reminder of what community investments can make possible. We're proud to support projects that make Janesville a healthier, safer and stronger place for generations to come.

And we're looking for the next great ideas!

The Janesville Generations Fund is accepting applications for its next round of community grants, but the deadline is THIS SUNDAY, November 1.

If your charitable nonprofit organization serves the Janesville area and has a project that could make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more and apply at janesvillegenerationsfund.org

10/23/2026

GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Habitat for Humanity

A house is more than four walls. It's an investment in a family, a neighborhood and a community.

In our most recent grant cycle, funding from the Janesville Generations Fund helped support Habitat for Humanity Waukesha - Jefferson - Rock and their Janesville Inaugural Build.

We're excited to see projects like this taking shape in our community — and proud to play a role in helping make them possible.

Now we're looking ahead to our next round of community investments.

The Janesville Generations Fund is accepting grant applications from charitable nonprofit organizations serving the Janesville area through November 1.

What could your organization make possible with a grant?

➡️ Learn more and apply at janesvillegenerationsfund.org.

10/21/2026

Investing in Janesville today. Building a stronger community for generations to come.

The Janesville Generations Fund was proud to join the celebration at the recent grand opening of the new Boys & Girls Club of Janesville!

We've been fortunate to support the Boys & Girls Club through grants over the years, and it's exciting to see the organization's continued growth and commitment to creating opportunities for young people in our community.

It's also a great reminder of why the Janesville Generations Fund exists: to support the organizations, programs and projects making a lasting difference in Janesville.

And now, we're looking for the next great ideas!

Our annual grant application period is OPEN, but the deadline is approaching. Charitable nonprofit organizations serving the Janesville area are encouraged to apply by November 1, 2026.

Since 2007, the Janesville Generations Fund has awarded more than $525,000 in grants to support our community.

Could your organization's project be next?

Learn more and apply at janesvillegenerationsfund.org.

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 1.

10/13/2026

Meet Clair Berg, a member of the Janesville Generations Fund Board since March 2026.

Since joining the Janesville Generations Fund Board in March 2026, Clair has been passionate about investing in the future of the community she has called home for more than a decade.

As a mom, Clair is committed to helping make Janesville a great place for families today and for generations to come. One of the projects that has inspired her most is Reach a Child, a program that provides comfort and support to children during emergency situations through local first responders.

Clair also wants the community to know that grant applications are open online now, with a deadline of November 1. If you have a project that could make a difference in Janesville, she encourages you to apply 👉 https://cfsw.org/funds/janesville-generations-fund/

10/08/2026

🤩 Teamwork makes the dream work!

Today, we celebrate an awesome win that came from a partnership between the City of Janesville and the Friends of Lustig Park (FLP). Together, FLP President Luke Hanewall (pictured right) and Janesville Parks & Recreation worked to get a Janesville Generations Fund.

Once the grant was awarded, the City matched the funds and moved forward with purchasing new disc golf baskets for Lustig Park and Riverside Park! When the baskets arrived, amazing FLP volunteers installed them. 🥏

🥳 This team effort enhanced the courses for disc golf players who come to our parks. Please join us in celebrating this success!

10/07/2026

Meet Katie Udell, a member of the Janesville Generations Fund Board!

Katie joined the board in December of 2024. Since then, serving on the board has been both a meaningful learning experience and a rewarding opportunity to help build and distribute grants that benefit the Janesville community.

For Katie, supporting the community is about the power of collective impact. She believes that every little thing we do can make our community better, and that when people work together, great things can happen. Katie also hopes more people realize they can create their own fund within the Janesville Generations Fund, helping grow support for projects that strengthen our community for years to come.

Among the projects she’s found especially meaningful is the development of PUMP (Palmer Urban Mountain Bike Park), which she says has been rewarding to watch grow and make an impact in the community.

Thank you, Katie, for helping our community become an even better place to live, work and thrive!

10/06/2026

GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Janesville Disc Golf Club

Sometimes investing in a community means improving the amenities people already know, use and enjoy.

The Janesville Disc Golf Club, in collaboration with the City of Janesville, WI Parks, received support in our most recent grant cycle for basket upgrades at the Lustig Park Disc Golf Course.

Projects big and small can make a lasting difference in quality of life. And we're proud to help organizations continue investing in Janesville.

Now we're ready to see what's next.

The Janesville Generations Fund's next grant cycle is now open. Charitable nonprofit organizations serving Janesville can submit applications through November 1.

Since 2007, the Janesville Generations Fund has awarded more than $525,000 back to the community. Your project could be part of what's next.

➡️ Apply at janesvillegenerationsfund.org.

09/10/2026

Meet Austin Watson, another one of our Board Members!

Austin joined the Janesville Generations Fund Board in October 2024, just in time to celebrate the grand opening of the Palmer Urban Mountain-Bike Park (PUMP), a project supported by JGF.

He believes deeply in community and serving others.

“Our civic duty to one another is one often overlooked, and conversely, one of the most significant gifts we can give to each other. Janesville sets the example of an expanding community built on grassroots projects, funded by community members, and built by neighbors. The hard work we put in today will build a brighter future for our neighbors tomorrow. I joined the Janesville Generations Fund as it’s one of many duties I owe to my community.”

Austin is also passionate about ensuring that more people learn about the opportunities available through the Janesville Generations Fund. He sees JGF as a resource that can help community-driven projects take shape and create a lasting impact for future generations of Janesville.

Outside of his board service, Austin enjoys bird watching in local parks and along the Rock River, walking his Golden Retriever, Bert, tackling woodworking and home projects, and exploring Janesville’s local restaurants.

Thank you, Austin, for your service to the Janesville Generations Fund and for helping strengthen our community for generations to come.

09/04/2026

Meet another Board member: Tessa Slavin Dongarra! 👋

Since joining the Janesville Generations Fund Board in December 2024, Tessa has loved being part of a group of community-minded people working to make Janesville an even better place for generations to come.

As a local small business owner who was born and raised here, giving back to the community is especially meaningful to her. One of her favorite projects supported by JGF so far is Habitat for Humanity-Rock County. She loves seeing the neighborhoods and connections that grow from projects like this.

Tessa says one of the things she loves most about Janesville is how the community continues to find new ways to bring people together and build up community programs to allow positive growth and sustainability.

Outside of JGF, Tessa enjoys traveling, working out, spending time with her husband Andy and their dog Sonny, and cheering on the Milwaukee Bucks. 🦌🏀 Fun fact: she was in the stands for the Bucks’ 2021 NBA Championship win!

We’re so glad to have Tessa on the JGF board!

09/01/2026

GRANT SPOTLIGHT: REACH-A-Child

A new children's book might seem like a small thing — until it's handed to a child by a first responder during a difficult or traumatic moment.

That's the idea behind Reach A Child, which equips first responders with children's books and backpacks they can use to help comfort kids during emergency situations.

Through our most recent grant cycle, the Janesville Generations Fund was proud to help resupply the Janesville Police Department and Janesville Fire Department with hundreds of new children's books and backpacks through REACH-A-Child.

REACH-A-Child serves nearly 500 first responder departments across Wisconsin and distributes more than 25,000 new children's books each year.

It's a great example of how a community grant can help turn a thoughtful idea into meaningful local impact.

Could your organization's idea be next?

The Janesville Generations Fund is now accepting applications for its next annual grant cycle. Charitable nonprofit organizations serving the people of Janesville are encouraged to apply by November 1.

Learn more and apply at janesvillegenerationsfund.org

Address

121 N. Parker Drive
Janesville, WI
53545

Telephone

+16087580883

Website

https://janesvillegenerationsfund.org/

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