What is the Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation?
Please visit the Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation website for information on:
- Who We Are
We are the state chapter of a national organization for students in grades 6-12 who are interested in careers in education, human service, personal/family finance, housing/interior design, nutrition/wellness, textiles/apparel, and consumer issues. - What We Do
Competitive events give you the chance to stretch your skills, showcase accomplishments, and make positive changes in your families, careers, and communities ... oh yeah, and the events are a ton of fun! - Our Events
FCCLA provides an opportunity to learn and lead while competing for chapter, state, and national recognition. You also have the opportunity to participate in activities that develop skills for life — planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and communicating — necessary in the home and workplace. - Advisers
An FCCLA adviser is a unique individual. Being an adviser is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you can have and being an effective adviser is one of the key factors to a successful chapter. - Sponsors
Through the financial and professional support of a wide variety of organizations, associations, universities, and corporations, FCCLA is able to continue its tradition of providing personal growth and leadership opportunities to youth. Thanks to all of our partners and sponsors for your continued support! - Students
Become a leader and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA is the only career and technical student organization with family as its central focus.
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation Resources
The Diane Colby Professional Development Grant
Eligibility: The Diane Colby Professional Development Grant is available to current Wisconsin FCCLA Advisers seeking to further their professional development in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and FCCLA and/or related teaching strategies through attendance at courses or workshops that provides for Academic Credit.
Availability: Donations honoring the memory of Diane Colby were used to establish this professional development opportunity for FCCLA Advisers. Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation will provide Professional Development Grants in her name. During her professional career, she encouraged teachers and FCCLA advisers to continue their educational and career growth.
Grant Amount: The maximum amount to be awarded to an individual in one year is five hundred dollars. The money may be used for tuition, registration fees, and/or course/workshop materials. The financial award must be used during the year it is received.
Submitting Application: Applications should be submitted by postal mail to Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation by one of 3 specific dates: May 15th for the summer offering, August 1st for the fall semester, or November 15th for the spring offering. Send to: Marilyn Knutson, Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation, N3456 Long Lake Road, Stone Lake, WI 54876-8725. Within a month after the due date the applicant will be notified of the status of the application in regard to approval, modification needed, or non-approval.
Apply for an FCCLA Adviser Professional Development [Diane Colby] Grant.
Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation Fundraising Partnership with Rubi Reds, LLC
The Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation has an exciting opportunity for local chapters to fundraise and benefit the Foundation at the same time. The Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation has formed a partnership with Rubi Reds, LLC which will provide FCCLA chapters with a fundraising opportunity and an easy way to donate to the foundation. Chapters will earn a 40% profit from their fundraising campaigns and Rubi Reds, LLC will donate 1% of the members' sales to the Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation and 1% to the Wisconsin FCCLA state organization. Learn more about the Wisconsin FCCLA Foundation Fundrasing Partership with Rubi Reds, LLC.