Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber Charitable Foundation

Wightman/Wieber Foundation Grant Program

Who can apply: Organizations must be IRS tax exempt under Section 501(c)3. Churches, schools, governmental or other entities covered by a group exemption are eligible if they provide a copy of the group exemption letter and documentation of inclusion. Grant projects must serve Erie County residents. Grants are generally not made for advertising or sponsorships, annual campaigns, debt reduction, individuals, medical or other research organizations, political purposes or lobbying, routine operating expenses for ongoing programs, salaries/benefits of staff, sectarian religious purposes, or tickets/advertising for fundraising events.

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