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Wisconsin grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Fishers and Farmers Partnership Grant Program
$100,000
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Fast Forward Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Capital Catalyst Program
$2,000,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community-based organizations in Wisconsin to create investment funds that support early-stage startups and emerging companies with high growth potential.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Surface Water Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 14, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and conservation organizations in Wisconsin for projects that manage and improve surface water quality and habitats, including efforts to control aquatic invasive species.

Natural Resources
County governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity for economic development and address local economic challenges.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for Pre-K to 12th grade teachers in the Merrill School District to support innovative and engaging projects that enrich the educational experience for students and the community.

Education
Individuals
Creation and Presentation Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Arts Board
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

The 2025 Creation and Presentation Program (CPP) Grants are multi-year financial aids provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board to established nonprofit arts organizations in Wisconsin, aiming to enhance the state's cultural life by supporting their operations and artistic programs that demonstrate strong management, high artistic quality, and significant local, regional, or statewide impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Share the Glove Equipment Grant
Contact for amount
Northwoods League Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides essential softball equipment to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and community groups in Northwoods League areas, supporting youth programming for children aged 9 to 12.

Youth
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Annual Grant Program
$10,000
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Wisconsin that improve oral health and access to dental care, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 5
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to improve flood hazard mapping and data, enhancing community resilience and awareness of flood risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Wisconsin Crisis Response
$1,364,315
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to state and local agencies, victim service organizations, and non-profits to support victims of terrorism and mass violence through compensation and crisis response services.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$493,039
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for partners affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU to conduct research that supports the restoration and management of coastal ecosystems in the Great Lakes Basin, focusing on issues like invasive species and nutrient dynamics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coordinating Care Across Wisconsin: Innovating Healthcare Through Partnership Grants
$20,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers and community organizations in rural and semi-rural Wisconsin to develop innovative partnerships that improve access to and coordination of healthcare services.

Health
County governments