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Wisconsin grants for Nonprofits

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2024 Beyond Pencils and Beyond Crayons Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative educational projects in K-12 classrooms within Marathon County, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing student learning and creativity.

Education
Independent school districts
Startup Grant
$5,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin cities, towns, tribes, and nonprofits to kickstart community tree care and management initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourism Marketing Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and partners for marketing projects that attract out-of-town visitors to special events in Janesville, Wisconsin, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Douglas County Environmental Reserve Fund
$10,000
Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for environmental projects in Douglas County, Wisconsin, that benefit the community by enhancing natural areas, protecting water resources, and promoting ecological education and restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Waspact Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wispact Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that deliver essential services and support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on areas such as housing, education, transportation, and assistive devices.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Humanities Spring 2026 Grants
$4,000
Wisconsin Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $4,000 to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that promote community engagement and cultural sharing through public humanities programs.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement Grant
$100,000
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County (UWGMWC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to help individuals overcome barriers to stable employment, such as lack of education, transportation issues, and past criminal records, enabling them to achieve economic stability.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
WDVA Entrepreneurship Grant
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that assist veterans in starting and growing their own businesses through training and business development services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Green Bay Packers Foundation Grant
$8,000
Green Bay Packers Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare, community initiatives, environmental issues, or health and wellness projects.

Humanities
Nonprofits
America250 Grant Program
$2,500
Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to create arts projects that celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund
$2,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides forgivable grants to financial institutions and project sponsors for developing and preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in the Chicago area.

Housing
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grant
$120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the skills of agricultural educators in the Midwest, enabling them to develop impactful programs that promote sustainable farming practices and support local farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Housing Grant Program
$50,000
WHEDA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Wisconsin for the development and improvement of housing facilities that assist individuals and families in crisis.

Housing
Nonprofits
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Grant Program
$610,000
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations conducting medical research, especially those focused on improving disease treatment and health outcomes, with a preference for projects based in the Midwest.

Health
Nonprofits
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Sprouts Fund
$10,000
Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for community-led projects in Milwaukee County Parks, focusing on enhancing community connections, health, and joy, particularly in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Health
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This program recognizes and promotes innovative products, services, or ideas from various sectors in Wisconsin, encouraging applications and nominations from individuals and organizations across the state.

Community Development
Individuals
Gary Dolphin Journalism Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This grant provides financial support to independent local journalism organizations in the tri-state area to help them recruit and retain journalists and enhance their operational capacity for delivering reliable news.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant Program
$15,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses, local and tribal governments, and nonprofits in Wisconsin to establish electronics recycling sites, particularly in underserved areas, while requiring a 20% matching contribution.

Environment
Nonprofits