We accept, manage, and distribute contributions that support Wisconsin FCCLA members who are learning to take informed, socially responsible, individual, family, and career action.
Since 2003, the Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation has been a 501(c)3 non-profit organization contributing to the success of Wisconsin FCCLA chapters by:
President: Bonnie Duchac, Wisconsin Rapids
Vice President: Carol Subera, Colby
Secretary: Judy Foss, Strum
Treasurer: Marilyn Swiontek, Pewaukee
Marilyn Knutson, Stone Lake
Jennie Marx, Westby
Diane Ryberg, Eau Claire
Julie Rodger, Coloma
Eivira Schmidt, Fredric
Delaine Stendahl, Whitehall
Ann Garrison, Franklin
Monica Schober, New Glarus
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
American Association of Family and Consumer Science (AAFCS)
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association (FCSEA)
Wisconsin Family Consumer Educators (WFCE)
Grants will be awarded in the third week of November. Winners will be recognized at the Wisconsin FCCLA State Conference, and grant funds will be distributed after the conference.
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 6, 2025.
Milwaukee South Division FCCLA
“Reading” — National Program: Career Connections, Advisers: Marilyn Swiontek and Helen Martin
Stanley-Boyd FCCLA Jr/Sr High School
“Teaching Quilts” — National Program: Teaching Strategies, Adviser: Kari Thorpe
We encourage you to apply! Our foundation grant chapter application follows the format of the national program application for the awards. Apply now.
Wisconsin FCCLA advisers may apply for the grant to help cover costs for post-secondary courses, workshops, certifications, and text materials. Each of the applications will be reviewed using a point rating scale by a panel of three evaluators appointed by the WI FCCLA Foundation Board. Applicants will be notified within 30 days of the status of the application in regard to approval, modification needed, or non-approval.
The deadline to apply varies by time of year: May 15 for summer, August 1 for fall, and January 15 for spring.
Advisors awarded grants need to send documentation for approved expenses no more than 30 days after the conclusion of the approved course or workshop. Funds will be distributed after documentation of completion of the course or receipt of payment for workshop with documentation.
FCCLA provides numerous resources, including professional development opportunities and a Newcomer Scholarship for college students to gain FCCLA adviser conference experience while in college. Learn more.
The scholarship applicant must:
A committee consisting of foundation members, former advisers, and university staff persons will determine the recipient. The scholarship will be presented at the Wisconsin State Leadership Conference. To receive the $500 scholarship, send a follow-up letter at the end of the first semester of post secondary school with a copy of your transcript.
The deadline to apply is March 1.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln FCCLA
Lincoln High School
Advisor: Valerie Pollman-DeVries
Stanley-Boyd FCCLA
Stanley-Boyd School
Advisor: Kari Thorpe
We partner with Rubi Reds to offer a fundraising program for Wisconsin FCCLA chapters that feature sweetened dried cranberry products that are grown, processed, and packaged in the heart of Wisconsin. We recognize that the cranberry producers are a significant industry in Wisconsin and we feel it is important to promote and market local products.
Rubi Reds gives your FCCLA chapter 40% of the profit from your fundraising campaign. They also donate 2% based on the gross sales to the Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation. This donation helps the foundation to provide grants and scholarships.
Your chapter is welcome to participate at any time of year. Rubi Reds will supply you with sales brochures and an online ordering option. You can arrange for a sample of the cranberry products prior to official sales. Rubi Reds offers free delivery within a 90 mile radius of Wisconsin Rapids and a discounted shipping cost for schools beyond the 90 miles. Sales campaigns last 2-3 weeks with a 10 working day turnover for delivery once the order has been submitted to the company. The payment is due within 15 days after the receipt of the invoice. Special requests can be accommodated for your fundraising agreement.
You may also purchase dried fruit in bulk if you would like to use them in baking fundraising products or within your classroom. It is possible to special order 3 or 4.5 ounce packages of the trail mixes to sell individually in concessions with custom labeling for your chapter or event.
The Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation sponsors a raffle at State Leadership Conference to generate funds to support student scholarships, grants, and reduced registration fees for participation in the National Leadership Conference STAR Events. By donating to the raffle your chapter will contribute to these activities. This is a great opportunity for your local chapter to get involved. Choose to participate!
Make a gift basket or bring an item to showcase your school, your community, a favorite sport, a fun activity, or products that teens or adults would enjoy. The basket or individual items should appeal to individuals from throughout Wisconsin.