Grief Services Research Project

02/10/2026

We are pleased to share that Eau Claire Community Foundation has chosen:

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS)

Who are the recipient of the Monsignor Klimek Healing Presence Endowment Fund (a three year grant).

The award is the result of a competitive Request for Proposals released in October 2025.

Learn more on website: https://www.griefservicesproject.com/

11/10/2025

⏰ The deadline is this week. Don’t miss this.

📢 FINAL CALL: Applications for the Grief Services Project RFP close November 15.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a project grounded in more than 800 community voices, designed to expand access to grief support services across our region.

The selected nonprofit will receive:

➡️ An annual grant currently estimated at $170,000+ for up to three years
➡️ Access to a website, email list, research findings, and outreach tools
➡️ A clearly defined scope—and the guidance to carry it forward
📅 Submit your proposal by November 15, 2025

www.griefservicesproject.com

If this isn’t for you, please tag a nonprofit leader or organization that should see it.

11/03/2025

Is your nonprofit already doing work that centers healing, connection, or community care?

This could be your next step.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation is inviting one nonprofit sponsor to carry forward the next phase of the Grief Services Project—an initiative shaped by more than 800 voices across Western Wisconsin and backed by long-term endowment funding from the charitable gifts of Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Here’s what’s included:

✅ An annual grant currently estimated at $170,000+ for up to three years
✅ Access to outreach tools, research findings, and an existing digital platform
✅ A clearly defined scope of work with guidance from ECCF and AMK

📅 Submit your RFP by November 15, 2025

🔗 Learn more: www.griefservicesproject.com

Even if this isn’t the right fit for your team, please share it with a nonprofit that’s ready to lead this important work.

10/30/2025

🟢 CALLING ALL NON-PROFIT LEADERS! 🟢

Don’t let this pass you by.

We’re halfway through the application window for the Grief Services Project RFP.

If your organization is ready to grow, deepen your impact, or lead a community-informed initiative focused on grief care, this may be your moment.
You’d lead:

➡️ A centralized resource hub for grief support services
➡️ Coordination of a regional provider network
➡️ A dedicated Grief Services Project Manager
➡️ Implementation of a long-term vision backed by an annual grant currently estimated at $170,000+ for up to three years.
This plan is built directly from what the community said they need.

Now, we’re looking for the right nonprofit to bring it to life.

📅 Deadline to apply: November 15, 2025

🔗Find the full details here → www.griefservicesproject.com

10/16/2025

🎉🚨 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 🎉🚨

The next phase of the Grief Services Project is here.

Following a year-long community research study, the Eau Claire Community Foundation has opened a formal Request for Proposals to identify one nonprofit sponsor to lead this work.
The research identified four priority needs:

🔹 A centralized information hub to improve access to existing grief support resources

🔹 Coordination among grief service providers to strengthen and sustain current efforts

🔹 Training and support to enhance provider quality and long-term sustainability

🔹 Expanded access for populations who remain underserved

The selected organization will carry out a community-informed plan designed to strengthen and sustain grief support in our region.

Here’s what’s included:
✔ An annual grant currently estimated at $170,000+ for up to three years
✔ Access to a website, email list, study findings, and outreach tools
✔ A clearly defined scope, with guidance from ECCF and AMK

📅 Proposals are due by November 15, 2025

🔗Visit the website https://www.griefservicesproject.com/ for full details and to submit your RFP.

If this sounds like your organization, or one you admire, please tag them or share.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to lead something that truly matters.

10/16/2025

Sharing the story..

The selected organization will receive an annual grant, according to the Eau Claire Community Foundation.

10/15/2025

📣 UPDATE! 📣

Wondering what’s happening with the grief support funds from Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital & The Healing Place?

Here’s your answer. 👇

After gathering input from more than 800 individuals across Western Wisconsin, the Grief Services Research Project identified four priority needs:
🔹 A centralized information hub to improve access to existing grief support resources

🔹 Coordination among grief service providers to strengthen and sustain current efforts

🔹 Training and support to enhance provider quality and long-term sustainability

🔹 Expanded access for populations who remain underserved
In response, the Eau Claire Community Foundation has opened a formal RFP process to find one nonprofit sponsor to lead the next phase of this work.

The selected organization will receive an annual grant currently estimated at $170,000+ for up to three years, along with access to research findings, outreach tools, and a clearly defined work plan.

The grant will be awarded one year at a time. Continued funding in years two and three is contingent on successful performance, including submission of required quarterly and annual reporting.

🔗 Read the full update and apply at www.griefservicesproject.com

❤️ Know a nonprofit whose mission aligns?
Tag them below or share this post.

One referral could shape the future of grief care in our community.

01/09/2025

As we close 2024, and continue to gather data for the Grief Services Research Project, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Trond Bergestuen, Assistant Professor of Marketing within the College of Business and the Marketing Capstone class at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire!

Your dedication to this Grief Services Research Project has been truly inspiring. We are incredibly grateful for your hard work and the valuable contributions you've made to this important research.

Your insights and efforts will help us gain a deeper understanding of grief and improve the support services available to those in need.

Learn more at https://www.griefservicesproject.com/

12/31/2024

🌟 Attention Chippewa Valley service providers and volunteers offering grief support! 🌟

We’re on a mission to strengthen and enhance the grief services available in our community, and your input is invaluable.

Whether you lead support groups, offer holistic healing services, or volunteer to help those navigating loss, we need your voice!

Here’s how you can help:
📊 Share insights on the needs and gaps in grief support services.
🤝 Help us connect with underrepresented groups to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
💡 Collaborate on strategies to improve and expand local support systems.

If you provide grief support or work alongside these services, please take a moment to fill out this quick form: https://forms.gle/JYNAh2X5Gjve2JWh7

OR, if you know someone who fits this description, tag them in the comments below!

Let’s work together to create a stronger network of care. 💫

12/29/2024

Research Progress Update:

📢 The Chippewa Valley community has spoken:
💝 700+ residents shared their experiences
🤍 95% experienced loss in the past 10 years

📋 Research continuing through May 2025

If you weren’t able to participate in the survey and you have information you want to share, please email [email protected]

Together, we'll create stronger support systems for everyone in our community.

And, if you haven’t already, get on our list to stay connected and be the first to know when we share more results!

https://www.griefservicesproject.com/