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Grants

by the Platteville Optimists

The Optimist Club of Platteville is a non-profit organization that supports organizations that educate, enhance, and or enrich the lives of youth in our community.

To allow us to make an informed decision on your grant request, please complete the following application no later than September 15, 2025.

We will review applications and will notify those awarded funding by November 1.

The 2025 grant application is now closed.

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Christmas For Kids Accepts Optimist Donation

L-R: Terri Ellis, Platteville Optimist Club President presents a check to Jaqueline Varholik, representing "Christmas For Kids" Jaqueline Varholik accepted a check from the Platteville Optimist Club for "Christmas For Kids". Jaquie reported that have exceeded their goal in 2025 by 50 kids and that they will be helping 400 children in Southwest Wisconsin this Christmas. They recently opened a "shop program" (similar to "Adopt-A-Family") and they have two locations now where

Platteville Children's Choir Accepts Grant

Marcia Russell from the Platteville Children's Choir accepts a $350 check from Terri Ellis, President of Platteville Optimist Club. Marcia reported that there are over 80 students in the choir this year. This is the highest number they've had since the pre-covid years.

Family Connections Accepts Grant

L-R: Kimberly Schmitz VanDee, Executive Program Director of Family Connections, and Optimist Secretary, Jerry Schewe Kimberly Schmitz...