Mansfield Legacy Fund opens grant applications for community projects

MANSFIELD — Nonprofit organizations serving the Mansfield community are now eligible to apply for funding through the Mansfield Legacy Fund as the grant application process officially opened on Oct. 1. This is the first year for the grants, which provide ongoing support for local initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the town.

The Mansfield Legacy Fund was established through a significant contribution from the estate of Neil Asmussen, a lifelong Mansfield resident known for his deep dedication to his community. Asmussen, who passed away in 2022, created the fund to ensure continued support for projects in education, arts and culture, civic development, conservation, and health services.

“We are honored to be able to offer grants to benefit the Mansfield community, thanks to the generosity of Mr. Asmussen,” said Beth Stipe, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “His love for Mansfield continues through this fund, ensuring that his hometown will continue to have charitable resources to thrive for the future.”

The grant applications will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2024. Eligible applicants include local nonprofits, community-based projects initiated by the local government, and initiatives benefiting the Mansfield School District. In addition to the fund’s endowment, community members can contribute to a spendable pool that supports current grant-making efforts.

Increasing both the endowment and the spendable pool allows donors to bolster the community's resources and provide further assistance to local programs.

For more information on the Mansfield Legacy Fund, to join the mailing list, or to apply for a grant, visit www.cfncw.org/mansfieldcommunityfundgrant or contact the Community Foundation at 509-663-7716.